Resources
Click on each question to see Teens for Tomorrow's answer, including links to further resources. If you can't find exactly what you're looking for or if you have more questions, check out the Ask TFT box at the bottom of the page!
Where can I learn more about substances and prevention?
YouthNow:
https://www.youthnow.me/youth-teens/
Facts for teens about drugs and alcohol, paired with resources you can reach out to if you or someone you know needs help
YouCanWA:
https://www.youcanwa.org/
The state of Washington’s campaign to prevent youth marijuana use through positive messaging and factual information
NIDA for Teens:
https://teens.drugabuse.gov/
The National Institute on Drug Abuse’s website for teens, which includes lots of ways to learn the research on drug use and the latest statistics and information
NIDA on Marijuana:
https://www.drugabuse.gov/sites/default/files/teens_brochure_2013.pdf
An easy-to-read brochure with lots of practical information about underage marijuana use. Includes information about the effects of marijuana, the short term and long term risks, who is more likely to use it and why, and the facts about medical marijuana.
Risk and Protective Factors:
https://www.communitiesthatcare.org.au/how-it-works/risk-and-protective-factors
This brief article from Communities That Care has a chart to help you compare risk and protective factors, and a couple paragraphs of explanation for both.
40 Developmental Assets:
https://www.search-institute.org/our-research/development-assets/developmental-assets-framework/
This list breaks down the different ways to build strengths and supports that youth need in their life that can help during times of stress and hardest of times
Truth Initiative
https://truthinitiative.org/
A large national non-profit dedicated to sharing research, resources and messaging to help young people quit vaping or decide to never start at all.
Out of the Picture: Teen Drinking
https://www.outofthepicture.org/
A campaign from the Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to inform high school students about the realities of underage drinking.
https://www.youthnow.me/youth-teens/
Facts for teens about drugs and alcohol, paired with resources you can reach out to if you or someone you know needs help
YouCanWA:
https://www.youcanwa.org/
The state of Washington’s campaign to prevent youth marijuana use through positive messaging and factual information
NIDA for Teens:
https://teens.drugabuse.gov/
The National Institute on Drug Abuse’s website for teens, which includes lots of ways to learn the research on drug use and the latest statistics and information
NIDA on Marijuana:
https://www.drugabuse.gov/sites/default/files/teens_brochure_2013.pdf
An easy-to-read brochure with lots of practical information about underage marijuana use. Includes information about the effects of marijuana, the short term and long term risks, who is more likely to use it and why, and the facts about medical marijuana.
Risk and Protective Factors:
https://www.communitiesthatcare.org.au/how-it-works/risk-and-protective-factors
This brief article from Communities That Care has a chart to help you compare risk and protective factors, and a couple paragraphs of explanation for both.
40 Developmental Assets:
https://www.search-institute.org/our-research/development-assets/developmental-assets-framework/
This list breaks down the different ways to build strengths and supports that youth need in their life that can help during times of stress and hardest of times
Truth Initiative
https://truthinitiative.org/
A large national non-profit dedicated to sharing research, resources and messaging to help young people quit vaping or decide to never start at all.
Out of the Picture: Teen Drinking
https://www.outofthepicture.org/
A campaign from the Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to inform high school students about the realities of underage drinking.
How can I make a difference in youth substance use?
One way to make a difference is by applying for TFT! (Check out our application here.) Usually our application is open from mid-April through May. If applications are closed, or if joining TFT just isn't your thing right now, here are some other ideas and resources for you to check out:
Take Down Tobacco Training Program
https://www.takingdowntobacco.org/
The Take Down Tobacco training program is a free program where you can take educational courses about tobacco and vape use, learn advocacy skills and have the opportunity to host trainings.
Online Youth Advocacy Training
https://healthygen.org/projects/online-youth-advocacy-training/
Guides, tools, and resources to help young people be successful policy advocates with their state lawmakers.
Youth Advocacy Videos
https://vimeo.com/showcase/4710255
Youth tips and tricks for advocacy success!
Volunteer with a Youth Substance Prevention Clark County Coalition
https://www.preventcoalition.org/partnerships/coalitions/
Coalitions are groups that unite people of all walks of life together for a specific cause. Youth voice is an important part! This link helps you find a coalition near you to check out if you’re interested.
Promote healthy coping skills
A healthy coping skill is a strategy for dealing with emotions and stress. Things like taking a walk, talking to a friend, writing a journal entry or having a healthy snack are all examples of healthy coping skills. Individually, they may not sound like too big of a deal, but over time, lots of little healthy coping skills add up into some big positive effects, including a decreased risk of substance use. Here's how you can help promote healthy coping skills in our community:
Continue to build compassion
https://drugfree.org/article/shouldnt-use-word-addict/#
This article by Drugfree.org explains why commonly used words like “addict” can be hurtful or even harmful, and words you can use instead to create a more compassionate and supportive environment.
Take Down Tobacco Training Program
https://www.takingdowntobacco.org/
The Take Down Tobacco training program is a free program where you can take educational courses about tobacco and vape use, learn advocacy skills and have the opportunity to host trainings.
Online Youth Advocacy Training
https://healthygen.org/projects/online-youth-advocacy-training/
Guides, tools, and resources to help young people be successful policy advocates with their state lawmakers.
Youth Advocacy Videos
https://vimeo.com/showcase/4710255
Youth tips and tricks for advocacy success!
Volunteer with a Youth Substance Prevention Clark County Coalition
https://www.preventcoalition.org/partnerships/coalitions/
Coalitions are groups that unite people of all walks of life together for a specific cause. Youth voice is an important part! This link helps you find a coalition near you to check out if you’re interested.
Promote healthy coping skills
A healthy coping skill is a strategy for dealing with emotions and stress. Things like taking a walk, talking to a friend, writing a journal entry or having a healthy snack are all examples of healthy coping skills. Individually, they may not sound like too big of a deal, but over time, lots of little healthy coping skills add up into some big positive effects, including a decreased risk of substance use. Here's how you can help promote healthy coping skills in our community:
- Lead by example. Try to learn more about healthy coping skills, and see if you can add some into your life (or celebrate the ones you already have!) If you want to, talk openly with others about what you're trying and if it's working out for you. They might want to try too!
- Start something. Try reaching out to your friends to see if they want to do things with you. For example, you could learn a new skill together, go on a walk, or check out a new multiplayer game. Hanging out is good for you and for them, and they'll probably be glad you made the suggestion!
- Try TFT's Better You BINGO challenge, and invite your friends. Doing the Better You BINGO is a fun way to learn more about healthy coping, and you'll be entered to win a prize! Invite your friends so they can learn more about healthy coping, too. Check out more on our Instagram and download the printable Better You BINGO card here (less ink version here).
Continue to build compassion
https://drugfree.org/article/shouldnt-use-word-addict/#
This article by Drugfree.org explains why commonly used words like “addict” can be hurtful or even harmful, and words you can use instead to create a more compassionate and supportive environment.
I need support. Who can I talk to?
Clark County Teen Talk Resource Page:
https://ccteentalk.clark.wa.gov/resources
Find resources for many things, including anxiety, dating, bullying, grief, friends, LGBTQ+ topics, school, things to do, and many, many more. There’s even a handy guide if you need to approach an agency and you’re not sure where to start.
Community Resource Locator:
https://www.211info.org/
211info is an organization that helps connect people to local resources, including resources for food, shelter, emergencies, child care, and more.
Community Resources List:
https://sites.google.com/vansd.net/covid-19-community-resources/home
This is another site with a collection of local resources, put together by the Vancouver School District. Resources include legal services, crisis services, and employment services.
This Is Quitting:
https://www.thetruth.com/about-truth/collaboration/this-is-quitting
If you or someone you know is trying to quit vaping, this is a free text-to-quit service that is designed to help support you on your journey.
https://ccteentalk.clark.wa.gov/resources
Find resources for many things, including anxiety, dating, bullying, grief, friends, LGBTQ+ topics, school, things to do, and many, many more. There’s even a handy guide if you need to approach an agency and you’re not sure where to start.
Community Resource Locator:
https://www.211info.org/
211info is an organization that helps connect people to local resources, including resources for food, shelter, emergencies, child care, and more.
Community Resources List:
https://sites.google.com/vansd.net/covid-19-community-resources/home
This is another site with a collection of local resources, put together by the Vancouver School District. Resources include legal services, crisis services, and employment services.
This Is Quitting:
https://www.thetruth.com/about-truth/collaboration/this-is-quitting
If you or someone you know is trying to quit vaping, this is a free text-to-quit service that is designed to help support you on your journey.
I'm worried about an adult in my life using substances. What do I do?
If an adult in your life is using substances, it can be hard to know where to turn, especially if they’re your parent or another adult who is very significant for you. Here are some resources you might find helpful:
It’s Not Your Fault! (PDF):
This handout from NACOA, or the National Association of Children of Alcoholics, is written for youth who have a parent using substances, but it applies even if the adult you’re worried about is not your parent. It’s a good summary of what you should know and what your first steps might be for finding help. https://nacoa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Its-Not-Your-Fault-NACoA.pdf
Alateen
https://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen/
Alateen is a program for youth who are living with a parent who has an alcohol addiction. Here, youth can gather in groups to talk about their difficulties, share stories and experiences, and support each other.
Narateen
https://www.nar-anon.org/narateen
Narateen is similar to Alateen, with a focus on youth who are living with a parent who has a drug addiction.
Camp Mariposa
https://lifelineconnections.org/services/camp-mariposa/
Camp Mariposa is a year-round camp for youth ages 9 to 12 who are affected by the substance use disorder of a family member. It combines traditional camp activities with educational and support sessions led by mental health professionals.
Resources for treatment
Remember: it is not your job to find help or treatment for an adult in your life with a substance use disorder. Your job is to take care of you! However, it is natural to want to help people who are important to us. If an adult in your life is already looking for treatment resources, here are a few they might be able to start with:
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Links:
https://clark.wa.gov/community-services/alcohol-and-drug-treatment-links
WA tobacco quitline resource:
https://www.doh.wa.gov/youandyourfamily/tobacco/howtoquit
CVAB
https://www.cvabonline.org/
CVAB is a peer-to-peer support organization for adults, sort of like Teen Talk is for teens - where callers can talk confidentially to a peer who’s there to listen and help out, never judge. CVAB specializes in mental health and substance use support.
Community Resource Locator
https://www.211info.org/
211info is an organization that helps connect people to local resources, including resources for food, shelter, emergencies, child care, and more.
Community Resources List
https://sites.google.com/vansd.net/covid-19-community-resources/home
This is another site with a collection of local resources, put together by the Vancouver School District. Resources include legal services, crisis services, and employment services.
It’s Not Your Fault! (PDF):
This handout from NACOA, or the National Association of Children of Alcoholics, is written for youth who have a parent using substances, but it applies even if the adult you’re worried about is not your parent. It’s a good summary of what you should know and what your first steps might be for finding help. https://nacoa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Its-Not-Your-Fault-NACoA.pdf
Alateen
https://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen/
Alateen is a program for youth who are living with a parent who has an alcohol addiction. Here, youth can gather in groups to talk about their difficulties, share stories and experiences, and support each other.
Narateen
https://www.nar-anon.org/narateen
Narateen is similar to Alateen, with a focus on youth who are living with a parent who has a drug addiction.
Camp Mariposa
https://lifelineconnections.org/services/camp-mariposa/
Camp Mariposa is a year-round camp for youth ages 9 to 12 who are affected by the substance use disorder of a family member. It combines traditional camp activities with educational and support sessions led by mental health professionals.
Resources for treatment
Remember: it is not your job to find help or treatment for an adult in your life with a substance use disorder. Your job is to take care of you! However, it is natural to want to help people who are important to us. If an adult in your life is already looking for treatment resources, here are a few they might be able to start with:
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Links:
https://clark.wa.gov/community-services/alcohol-and-drug-treatment-links
WA tobacco quitline resource:
https://www.doh.wa.gov/youandyourfamily/tobacco/howtoquit
CVAB
https://www.cvabonline.org/
CVAB is a peer-to-peer support organization for adults, sort of like Teen Talk is for teens - where callers can talk confidentially to a peer who’s there to listen and help out, never judge. CVAB specializes in mental health and substance use support.
Community Resource Locator
https://www.211info.org/
211info is an organization that helps connect people to local resources, including resources for food, shelter, emergencies, child care, and more.
Community Resources List
https://sites.google.com/vansd.net/covid-19-community-resources/home
This is another site with a collection of local resources, put together by the Vancouver School District. Resources include legal services, crisis services, and employment services.
I'm worried about a friend or sibling using substances. What do I do?
The first step is to make sure you’re comfortable having a conversation with your friend about your concerns. Since this is a tough topic, try checking out Friend2Friend. This is a resource developed by YouthNow that is designed to help you talk to a friend about their marijuana use, but it applies to any conversation about substance use:
Friend2Friend
https://www.youthnow.me/youth-teens/friend2friend/
If you know someone your age who is using substances, it can be difficult to know what to do. Here’s a blog post from NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) about strategies you can use, steps you can take and resources you can share:
https://archives.drugabuse.gov/blog/post/real-teens-ask-how-can-i-help-my-friend
Clark County Teen Talk:
https://ccteentalk.clark.wa.gov
Teen Talk is a Clark County resource you can call, text, DM, email and more to talk with a local teen volunteer anonymously and confidentially (which means they won’t know who you are unless you choose to share, and they won’t share what you tell them with anyone unless you’re in danger). You can call them if you want to ask for advice but you can also call them for any other reason -- even just to hear a friendly voice say hi. If you’re worried about a friend you can literally start your conversation by saying “hey my friend is doing this thing that worries me, what do I do?” and the youth you’re talking to will gladly help you find resources, listen to your concerns, and support you in figuring out your next steps if you want them to. It’s all up to you and they stay 100% within your comfort zone. You can read more about what it’s like to call Teen Talk on their website (the link above).
TeenLink
Call, text, or chat directly with a Substance Use Disorder professional through TeenLink:
https://www.teenlink.org/resources/#SubstanceUsePrevention
The person you talk to can help you with strategies to prevent teen drug use, share drug education materials, find ways to talk to other teens about drugs, and more.
How to Quit
https://www.doh.wa.gov/youandyourfamily/tobacco/howtoquit
If your friend has talked about quitting, here's a resource you can share. This is a collection of resources put together by the Washington State Department of Health for quitting tobacco and vape use. There are tons of great links here!
https://www.thetruth.com/about-truth/collaboration/this-is-quitting
This is a free text-to-quit service that is designed to help support anyone who would like to quit vaping.
Friend2Friend
https://www.youthnow.me/youth-teens/friend2friend/
If you know someone your age who is using substances, it can be difficult to know what to do. Here’s a blog post from NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) about strategies you can use, steps you can take and resources you can share:
https://archives.drugabuse.gov/blog/post/real-teens-ask-how-can-i-help-my-friend
Clark County Teen Talk:
https://ccteentalk.clark.wa.gov
Teen Talk is a Clark County resource you can call, text, DM, email and more to talk with a local teen volunteer anonymously and confidentially (which means they won’t know who you are unless you choose to share, and they won’t share what you tell them with anyone unless you’re in danger). You can call them if you want to ask for advice but you can also call them for any other reason -- even just to hear a friendly voice say hi. If you’re worried about a friend you can literally start your conversation by saying “hey my friend is doing this thing that worries me, what do I do?” and the youth you’re talking to will gladly help you find resources, listen to your concerns, and support you in figuring out your next steps if you want them to. It’s all up to you and they stay 100% within your comfort zone. You can read more about what it’s like to call Teen Talk on their website (the link above).
TeenLink
Call, text, or chat directly with a Substance Use Disorder professional through TeenLink:
https://www.teenlink.org/resources/#SubstanceUsePrevention
The person you talk to can help you with strategies to prevent teen drug use, share drug education materials, find ways to talk to other teens about drugs, and more.
How to Quit
https://www.doh.wa.gov/youandyourfamily/tobacco/howtoquit
If your friend has talked about quitting, here's a resource you can share. This is a collection of resources put together by the Washington State Department of Health for quitting tobacco and vape use. There are tons of great links here!
https://www.thetruth.com/about-truth/collaboration/this-is-quitting
This is a free text-to-quit service that is designed to help support anyone who would like to quit vaping.
How do you safely get rid of old or unused medication?
It’s important to dispose of old medication the right way in order to help prevent harm to people and the environment. It’s not a good idea to throw medication in the trash or to flush it down the toilet! The best way to get rid of medications is to take them to a take-back location, where you can drop them off for free. Drugs that are taken back by one of these locations will be safely incinerated by the D.E.A.
Several locations offer year-round drug takeback, including most law enforcement departments as well as some pharmacies. Different locations may vary on what kind of medications they can take. Check out https://clarkgreenneighbors.org/en/unwanted-medication-disposal for a guide on take-back locations in Clark County and what they will accept.
There are also two county-wide drive-through drug take-back events that happen every year in October and April.
Several locations offer year-round drug takeback, including most law enforcement departments as well as some pharmacies. Different locations may vary on what kind of medications they can take. Check out https://clarkgreenneighbors.org/en/unwanted-medication-disposal for a guide on take-back locations in Clark County and what they will accept.
There are also two county-wide drive-through drug take-back events that happen every year in October and April.
What's the definition of...
Addiction / Substance use disorder?
Both ‘addiction’ and ‘substance use disorder’ refer to a condition where someone is using substances uncontrollably, even when doing so has harmful impacts on their life and the lives of people around them. Substance use disorders are treatable, and many people are able to recover and build healthier lives and relationships.
‘Addiction’ and ‘substance use disorder’ mean similar things. ‘Addiction’ is not a bad word and has been in use for a long time, and it’s still commonly used in articles, stories, and research around topics of substance use. However, ‘substance use disorder’ is becoming more commonly used in an effort to reduce stigma (which we define below).
We recommend checking out this article for a definition and for more information:
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/addiction/what-is-addiction
If you want to learn more about why word choice is so important, check this out:
https://drugfree.org/article/shouldnt-use-word-addict/#
Advocacy?
If you’re an advocate for something, you are someone who believes strongly in that thing and is speaking up about it. Speaking to lawmakers, forming or finding groups of people with similar goals, educating others, encouraging others to vote, and other efforts to speak up about a cause and create change can all be forms of advocacy.
Here’s a post from Youth Do It! about what advocacy is, and why it’s important and impactful, and some examples of what advocacy can look like: https://www.youthdoit.org/themes/advocacy/
Coalition?
A coalition is a group of different people or organizations that come together for a common goal. Coalitions can be more impactful than just one or two people or organizations acting alone. Because they join together a wide variety of people with different perspectives, coalitions can build relationships with diverse communities that might otherwise miss out on important conversations and decisions.
Here’s an explanation from CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) about what coalitions are and why they can be really useful: https://cadca.org/join-or-start-coalition
Mandatory Reporting?
STASHA youth volunteers (our staff included) are mandatory reporters, which means we are required by law to keep youth (people under the age of 18) safe, including our fellow STASHA volunteers. We can keep everything confidential unless someone has been (past) or is currently at risk of being hurt by themselves or someone else, or is being neglected or abused. This is similar to mandatory reporting laws school teachers and staff follow. Use the "Ask STASHA” tool to ask any questions about mandatory reporting.
Prevention?
Prevention, which is often short for substance use prevention, is the effort to keep people--especially young people--safe from the short-term and long-term risks of using drugs and alcohol. Prevention efforts can include:
Prevention is not about judging anyone for using drugs or alcohol, and it’s not about using misinformation, shame, or fear tactics in an effort to stop someone from using substances.
Resilience?
Simply put, resilience or resiliency is all about a person's ability to bounce back after hard times. Sometimes that means being able to go back to normal and sometimes it means being stronger.
For people who like to dig into the research about how important resiliency is for teens, this article is very informative: www.everydayhealth.com/wellness/resilience/. It covers topics such as:
Teachers: This website offers four tips for teaching resiliency to your students, including:
Stigma?
According to the Cambridge English Dictionary, stigma is “a strong feeling of disapproval that most people in a society have about something, especially when this is unfair.” Stigmatizing beliefs around substance use disorders are common in our society. For someone who has a substance use disorder, stigma can cause them to have feelings of shame and loneliness and make it more difficult for them to get treatment.
Check out this article to learn more about stigma, and how we can reduce its impact by simply changing the words we use: https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/addiction-science/words-matter-preferred-language-talking-about-addiction
Source for the definition of stigma:
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/stigma
Substances?
When we say substances, we just mean “alcohol and other drugs.”
Both ‘addiction’ and ‘substance use disorder’ refer to a condition where someone is using substances uncontrollably, even when doing so has harmful impacts on their life and the lives of people around them. Substance use disorders are treatable, and many people are able to recover and build healthier lives and relationships.
‘Addiction’ and ‘substance use disorder’ mean similar things. ‘Addiction’ is not a bad word and has been in use for a long time, and it’s still commonly used in articles, stories, and research around topics of substance use. However, ‘substance use disorder’ is becoming more commonly used in an effort to reduce stigma (which we define below).
We recommend checking out this article for a definition and for more information:
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/addiction/what-is-addiction
If you want to learn more about why word choice is so important, check this out:
https://drugfree.org/article/shouldnt-use-word-addict/#
Advocacy?
If you’re an advocate for something, you are someone who believes strongly in that thing and is speaking up about it. Speaking to lawmakers, forming or finding groups of people with similar goals, educating others, encouraging others to vote, and other efforts to speak up about a cause and create change can all be forms of advocacy.
Here’s a post from Youth Do It! about what advocacy is, and why it’s important and impactful, and some examples of what advocacy can look like: https://www.youthdoit.org/themes/advocacy/
Coalition?
A coalition is a group of different people or organizations that come together for a common goal. Coalitions can be more impactful than just one or two people or organizations acting alone. Because they join together a wide variety of people with different perspectives, coalitions can build relationships with diverse communities that might otherwise miss out on important conversations and decisions.
Here’s an explanation from CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) about what coalitions are and why they can be really useful: https://cadca.org/join-or-start-coalition
Mandatory Reporting?
STASHA youth volunteers (our staff included) are mandatory reporters, which means we are required by law to keep youth (people under the age of 18) safe, including our fellow STASHA volunteers. We can keep everything confidential unless someone has been (past) or is currently at risk of being hurt by themselves or someone else, or is being neglected or abused. This is similar to mandatory reporting laws school teachers and staff follow. Use the "Ask STASHA” tool to ask any questions about mandatory reporting.
Prevention?
Prevention, which is often short for substance use prevention, is the effort to keep people--especially young people--safe from the short-term and long-term risks of using drugs and alcohol. Prevention efforts can include:
- educating people about the risks of using substances
- advocating for prevention-related laws and policies
- working to build supportive and caring communities
- providing resources and support for people who are struggling
- and more!
Prevention is not about judging anyone for using drugs or alcohol, and it’s not about using misinformation, shame, or fear tactics in an effort to stop someone from using substances.
Resilience?
Simply put, resilience or resiliency is all about a person's ability to bounce back after hard times. Sometimes that means being able to go back to normal and sometimes it means being stronger.
- Students from Pepperdine University share different ideas on what resiliency means to them and how empowering it can be to be vulnerable in this inspirational video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG5aDDSvRzM
- This video does a great job giving a couple different examples of what resiliency looks like in the real world. Even though it's an example about an adult giving a presentation, it could help to think about the main character giving a presentation at school: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcgyemmOmCA
For people who like to dig into the research about how important resiliency is for teens, this article is very informative: www.everydayhealth.com/wellness/resilience/. It covers topics such as:
- What is resilience theory?
- The top factors that build resilience
- What the research says about why resilience is important
- Types of resilience, including psychological, emotional, physical, and community resilience
- How to train yourself to be more resilient
- And more!
Teachers: This website offers four tips for teaching resiliency to your students, including:
- Create safe and supportive learning environments
- Celebrate student progress, not just success
- Provide opportunities for goal setting and reflection
- Develop a sense of belonging within the school community
Stigma?
According to the Cambridge English Dictionary, stigma is “a strong feeling of disapproval that most people in a society have about something, especially when this is unfair.” Stigmatizing beliefs around substance use disorders are common in our society. For someone who has a substance use disorder, stigma can cause them to have feelings of shame and loneliness and make it more difficult for them to get treatment.
Check out this article to learn more about stigma, and how we can reduce its impact by simply changing the words we use: https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/addiction-science/words-matter-preferred-language-talking-about-addiction
Source for the definition of stigma:
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/stigma
Substances?
When we say substances, we just mean “alcohol and other drugs.”
Not seeing a word here that you want a definition of? Contact us or let us know using the Ask STASHA form below so we can add it for you!
I need resources to help myself or a friend quit vaping, drinking, or using other substances.
Sea Mar Community Services Northwest
https://csnw.org/
360.558.5795
Battle Ground: 11117 NE 189th St, Suite 301, Battle Ground
Center for Community Health: 1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd, Building 17, Suite B222, Vancouver
The Wellness Center: 317 E 39th St, Vancouver
Town Plaza: 5411 E Mill Plain Blvd, Suite 16, Vancouver
Offers its Youth Chemical Dependency Program in Vancouver, Evergreen, and Washougal school districts. Also has a Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment for Youth and Adults program to stabilize both chemical dependency and mental health issues that some people experience at the same time. Frequent individual sessions and case management services are offered to provide added structure and support for recovery.
Lifeline Connections
http://www.lifelineconnections.org/
Center for Community Health: 1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd, Building 17, Suite A212, Vancouver
360.397.8246 ext. 7437
Mental health and addiction outpatient services for youth, ages 13-17 (services also available for 18 and older). The program is designed to help you address family issues, find success in school progress, understand substance use and/or mental health disorder, establish new and healthy coping skills, and establish clean and sober support groups.
Clark County Public Health: Harm Reduction Syringe Services Program
https://clark.wa.gov/public-health/harm-reduction-syringe-services-program
3701 E Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver
360.750.8610
For info: 564.397.8082
Allows people who use injection drugs to get syringes and other supplies to reduce the spread of disease, dispose of used syringes safely, and receive health services such as Hepatitis C testing, immunizations, information, safer-sex and hygiene supplies, and referrals to other community agencies, including drug treatment. Free one-for-one syringe exchange. Also offers overdose prevention education and naloxone kit distribution.
Columbia River Mental Health Services: Opiate Use Treatment
https://crmhs.org/service/opiate-use-treatment/
6926 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver
360.993.3000
Substance use treatment for people in any stage of their recovery process. Your team can include: Substance Use Disorder therapists, case managers who connect you with resources, peer support specialists with lived experience, physician providers to prescribe and manage your medication, and/or employment and housing support specialists.
Columbia Treatment Services
https://www.columbiatreatmentservices.com/
7017 NE Highway 99, Suite 114, Vancouver
360.694.7484
Outpatient services, group therapy, relapse prevention and coaching for people recovering from drugs and alcohol. All services are available in Spanish, including assessment, group and individual counseling, consultation and family therapy.
Consumer Voices Are Born (CVAB)
http://www.cvabonline.com/
Center for Community Health: The REACH Center: 1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd, Building 17, Suite A114, Vancouver
360.397.8050
Warm Line: 360.903.2853
A self-help recovery center offering a support, a warmline, and employment and education support. CVAB uses peer support, people with lived experience and in recovery, to support you in your recovery. Open to anyone seeking health, wellness and recovery, and wanting to participate in its safe and sober community.
Kaiser Permanente: Treatment and recovery services
https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/washington/health-wellness/addiction-and-recovery
Locations may vary.
503.249.3434
1.855.632.8280
1.800.813.2000
Chemical dependency care for children, teens, and adults, including assessments and evaluation, individual and group therapy, substance abuse counseling, medication evaluation and management, psychological testing. Service levels include outpatient treatment, inpatient care, and detox. Behavioral health coverage and prior authorization requirements vary by health plan.
Helping Professionals Wellness Center
http://www.hpwellnesscenter.com/
9013 NE Highway 99, Suite Q, Vancouver
360.687.0693
Mental health and addiction outpatient services. Provides assessments and diagnoses, outpatient services, individual therapy, DUI-specific services, education and drug testing.
LifeStance Health
https://www.westernpsych.com/services/chemical-dependency-program
7507 NE 51st St, Vancouver
360.906.1190
Chemical dependency evaluation and treatment for youth. You'll receive an evaluation to talk about how substances are involved with your life and what services may be helpful. The first session lasts about 90 minutes and will discuss how the program works, including rules, fees, what to expect, and more.
https://csnw.org/
360.558.5795
Battle Ground: 11117 NE 189th St, Suite 301, Battle Ground
Center for Community Health: 1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd, Building 17, Suite B222, Vancouver
The Wellness Center: 317 E 39th St, Vancouver
Town Plaza: 5411 E Mill Plain Blvd, Suite 16, Vancouver
Offers its Youth Chemical Dependency Program in Vancouver, Evergreen, and Washougal school districts. Also has a Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment for Youth and Adults program to stabilize both chemical dependency and mental health issues that some people experience at the same time. Frequent individual sessions and case management services are offered to provide added structure and support for recovery.
Lifeline Connections
http://www.lifelineconnections.org/
Center for Community Health: 1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd, Building 17, Suite A212, Vancouver
360.397.8246 ext. 7437
Mental health and addiction outpatient services for youth, ages 13-17 (services also available for 18 and older). The program is designed to help you address family issues, find success in school progress, understand substance use and/or mental health disorder, establish new and healthy coping skills, and establish clean and sober support groups.
Clark County Public Health: Harm Reduction Syringe Services Program
https://clark.wa.gov/public-health/harm-reduction-syringe-services-program
3701 E Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver
360.750.8610
For info: 564.397.8082
Allows people who use injection drugs to get syringes and other supplies to reduce the spread of disease, dispose of used syringes safely, and receive health services such as Hepatitis C testing, immunizations, information, safer-sex and hygiene supplies, and referrals to other community agencies, including drug treatment. Free one-for-one syringe exchange. Also offers overdose prevention education and naloxone kit distribution.
Columbia River Mental Health Services: Opiate Use Treatment
https://crmhs.org/service/opiate-use-treatment/
6926 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver
360.993.3000
Substance use treatment for people in any stage of their recovery process. Your team can include: Substance Use Disorder therapists, case managers who connect you with resources, peer support specialists with lived experience, physician providers to prescribe and manage your medication, and/or employment and housing support specialists.
Columbia Treatment Services
https://www.columbiatreatmentservices.com/
7017 NE Highway 99, Suite 114, Vancouver
360.694.7484
Outpatient services, group therapy, relapse prevention and coaching for people recovering from drugs and alcohol. All services are available in Spanish, including assessment, group and individual counseling, consultation and family therapy.
Consumer Voices Are Born (CVAB)
http://www.cvabonline.com/
Center for Community Health: The REACH Center: 1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd, Building 17, Suite A114, Vancouver
360.397.8050
Warm Line: 360.903.2853
A self-help recovery center offering a support, a warmline, and employment and education support. CVAB uses peer support, people with lived experience and in recovery, to support you in your recovery. Open to anyone seeking health, wellness and recovery, and wanting to participate in its safe and sober community.
Kaiser Permanente: Treatment and recovery services
https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/washington/health-wellness/addiction-and-recovery
Locations may vary.
503.249.3434
1.855.632.8280
1.800.813.2000
Chemical dependency care for children, teens, and adults, including assessments and evaluation, individual and group therapy, substance abuse counseling, medication evaluation and management, psychological testing. Service levels include outpatient treatment, inpatient care, and detox. Behavioral health coverage and prior authorization requirements vary by health plan.
Helping Professionals Wellness Center
http://www.hpwellnesscenter.com/
9013 NE Highway 99, Suite Q, Vancouver
360.687.0693
Mental health and addiction outpatient services. Provides assessments and diagnoses, outpatient services, individual therapy, DUI-specific services, education and drug testing.
LifeStance Health
https://www.westernpsych.com/services/chemical-dependency-program
7507 NE 51st St, Vancouver
360.906.1190
Chemical dependency evaluation and treatment for youth. You'll receive an evaluation to talk about how substances are involved with your life and what services may be helpful. The first session lasts about 90 minutes and will discuss how the program works, including rules, fees, what to expect, and more.
