A coalition is just another way of saying a group of diverse people who believe in a common goal. Many of our local coalitions focus on bringing out the positives in their community while preventing substance use, violence, and other harmful outcomes, especially for the most vulnerable. Our Program Coordinators help apply tested strategies and prevention science to the passion and knowledge that already exist in the community. Anyone can make a difference by being part of one of these local groups:
Burlington Healthy Community Coalition
We envision a healthy community where all people feel a sense of belonging
For over 30 years, the Burlington Healthy Community Coalition (BHCC) has brought together adults and youth for positive change. The current mission of the BHCC is to support and promote healthy environments and opportunities for all youth to gain skills and receive positive recognition in order to prevent and reduce youth substance use. The BHCC is a partnership of schools, families, and community members representing the diversity of the broader Burlington area. They currently meet in person the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 3-4:30 and everyone is welcome!
Visit our website at BurlingtonHCC.org!
Children’s Council of Skagit County
Bringing community members and agencies together to empower and enrich the lives of young children and their families in Skagit County.
The Children’s Council of Skagit County (CCSC) is a coalition of approximately 30 organizations within Skagit County who work to build and provide thriving futures for Skagit children across three focus areas: safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments; communication, collaboration, and education about early childhood and learning supports with families, caregivers, and other stakeholders; and Kindergarten readiness across all domains. Since 2010, CCSC has aligned with the “Ready and Successful” Framework that outlines a plan for comprehensive, coordinated, and effective early learning systems across WA state. In 2022, the state debuted the new Early Learning Coordination Plan that outlines five outcome areas similar to the Ready Frames and CCSC updated our plan to align with this exciting new plan.
Monthly meetings offer space to connect and engage with other organizations in Skagit in order to better support each other. CCSC meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from September through June from 8:30-10:00am. Meetings are a mixture of Zoom and in-person options and are open to all!
Visit our website at ChildrensCouncilofSkagitCounty.org
Concrete Resource Coalition
Serving all East County communities
Since 2006, the Concrete Resource Coalition has been a force for good. The goal of the coalition is to develop and implement ways to respectfully meet the needs of youth, families, and individuals through collaboration, networking, and building community relationships. The group has been responsible for putting on amazing events like Concrete Youth Activity Day, helping to bring the Boys and Girls Club to the community, and partnering with schools and service agencies to strengthen community resources.
All meetings are held in-person with the option to join online from 2:00-3:30 pm on the third Thursday of the month. Visit the CRC webpage for more information.
Out of the gate in 2018, RISE has been an active and involved part of the Sedro-Woolley community. The coalition’s mission of reducing youth substance use and building a healthy Sedro-Woolley where all youth thrive includes working in cooperation with CAMP (Cubs Advocating for Mental Health Prevention) youth coalition. RISE sponsors helpful trainings, works on local policies, provides resources to schools, develops campaigns, and more!
Coalition meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month from 3:00–4:30 pm in the SWHS Library, and all are welcome! Sedro-Woolley RISE is a partnership of United General District #304 and the Sedro-Woolley School District, with funding provided from the federal Drug Free Communities grant program and Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative.
Skagit Wellness Alliance
Mental health promotion and substance use prevention
Since 2015, Skagit Wellness Alliance – formerly known as the Substance Abuse Prevention Committee – has been a dynamic network for community members and professionals to share resources and collaborate. If you are passionate about youth and adult mental health promotion and substance use prevention, join us at our monthly SWA meeting! For the 2024-2025 meeting year (September through June), we will gather in person on the third Thursday of every month from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. Meetings are held at Heartwood House, located at 2136 State Route 20, Sedro-Woolley (adjacent to the hospital campus).
