Community Contracts
Fentanyl prevention messages by youth, for youth.
We awarded $5,000 grants to 8 youth serving organization for creative projects that support this fentanyl awareness campaign. Check out examples of some of their great work below!
While Pierce County Behavioral Health Tax funds this website and our advertising campaign, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department used other funding for these community grants.
Clover Park School District
Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center
OURChurch Foundation
Recovery Cafe Orting Valley
Tacoma Indian Center
Nearly 50 people (including 13 youth) joined Tacoma Indian Center’s Health Sovereignty gathering Nov. 4, 2023. Participants learned how to cope with grief during the holidays including fentanyl awareness. People received Narcan training, registered to vote, played giant games, and got free books, clothing, candied salmon, and more! Youth shared fentanyl facts, provided handouts and flyers, and used a spin wheel to engage the audience.
“I liked learning different words to say to and about loved ones with substance use.”
– Dasha (youth)
“Today was the best ever!”
– Mila (youth)
“Great atmosphere, great food, great resources, and amazing company.”
– Anonymous
“We played ‘Passport,’ a bingo game that requires participation to receive a stamp. Each square is an info table. We used it to encourage community to visit and learn about each organization.”
