The Kitsap County Substance Abuse and Prevention program (KCSAAP) was first established by the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners in 1990 to develop substance abuse prevention resources and to support and assist with the coordination of existing prevention programs and services for youth, their families, schools, and communities. Our work and programs are supported by the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalitions and community partners. You can learn more about the Bremerton and North Kitsap coalitions by attending an event or prevention coalition meeting.

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, division of Behavioral Health and Recovery provides funding for Coalitions as part of the Community Prevention & Wellness Initiative which focuses on the limited prevention resources to communities and provides long-term support for positive community change.

 Normalize talking about mental health in Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color (BIPOC) communities. July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Listening to and learning from BIPOC stories can increase awareness, break down barriers, and promote healing in individuals and communities. View a list of BIPOC mental health resources or visit Mental Health America to learn more.

Join us for a free 5-week virtual training opportunity where you will learn how to promote healthy development, reduce risky behavior in teen years, and build family connections! Registration is now open and free. This training emphasizes strong family bonds as the key that motivates preteens to follow family guidelines and stay on a course toward better health and educational outcomes as teenagers. Scan the QR code above or email Aura DiJohn at adijohn@kitsap.gov to register today!

Classes offered virtually, via Zoom on Tuesdays from July 16, 2024 - August 20, 2024, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

2023 Healthy Youth Survey results offer signs of hope and resiliency among youth in Kitsap County and across the state! Visit Washington State Healthy Youth Survey to explore the survey data dashboard, propose new or modified survey questions for 2025.