A sub-committee of the Community Action Board of Directors who are committed to building and strengthening communications with the low-income Latina/o community members and finding ways that the agency can better serve the community.

Builds community awareness about the impact of alcohol and illicit drug abuse through informational and educational activities which target children, youth and their families; Promotes collaboration between the various community groups providing prevention activities in Skagit County.

Assures that a full continuum of behavioral health services are available to eligible consumers. Maintains a county presence within the five county North Sound Mental Health Administration (NSMHA) to assure that Skagit County receives appropriate resources, and manages the county's behavioral health program through the Skagit County Behavioral Health Advisory Board.

Seeks to contract with providers who employ best practices in the field of developmental disabilities, provides contract monitoring and program planning on an ongoing basis, and selects providers and distributes state and local funds in collaboration with the Skagit County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board.

Develops, maintains, and advocates for services for persons of all races/ethnic backgrounds who are age 60 or older and younger adults who are functionally disabled.

Oversees and promotes quality pre-hospital emergency patient care through: - supervision of emergency medical training recommendation of EMS personnel for certification, recertification or decertification; - development of patient care protocols; - and participation in the administration of patient care policies and procedures.

Tribal chartered, non-profit consortium comprised of the Chehalis, Nisqually, Shoalwater Bay, Skokomish, and Squaxin Island Tribes formed to provide planning, technical assistance, fund raising, and direct services in response to the directives of the member Tribes and in support of each Tribe's sovereignty.

Coordinates a volunteer organization formed for the purpose of mobilizing the North Kitsap community to prevent and reduce youth substance abuse in the North Kitsap School District.  Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is funding our Coalition as part of the Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative which focus the limited prevention resources to communities and provide long-term support for positive community change.  The strategies used to meet these goals include:   * Providing a full-time Student Assistance Professional to work directly with students in the schools   * Coordinating community efforts to reduce youth substance abuse   * Work with existing community organizations, law enforcement, schools, governments, and the public on youth issues   * Creation, Support, and Implementation of youth substance abuse prevention/positive youth developments events and programs.    * Environmental prevention and positive social norms campaigns   * Public education about substance abuse   * Youth Mental Health First Aid training   * Strengthening Families Program   * Alcohol and Marijuana retailer education   * Youth suicide prevention programs   * Mentoring opportunities for youth

The Whatcom Food Network is composed of a Coordinating Team, Steering Committee, and member base that meets regularly to understand system-wide issues and increase collaboration.

Plans, coordinates and contracts with community agencies to provide services for persons with developmental disabilities. Contracted services include early support services for children birth to three, transition services for students age 18 to 21, employment support, connecting families, building inclusive communities and information and education.  Works in cooperation with a citizen advisory group.

Provides information and support for domestic violence programs statewide.  Provides specialized training, consultation and publications to support domestic violence shelters and community agencies.  Conducts research to promote local-level change. 74 independent member programs serve domestic violence survivors across the state. Maintains information about private non-profit organizations and tribal agencies that have a program component that focuses on providing services to victims and survivors of domestic violence and their children as well as programs that receive public money and that provide shelter and/or community-based advocacy for victims and survivors of domestic violence and their children.

Coordinates a volunteer organization formed for the purpose of mobilizing the Bremerton community to prevent and reduce youth substance abuse in the Bremerton School District.  Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is funding our Coalition as part of the Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative which focus the limited prevention resources to communities and provide long-term support for positive community change.  The strategies used to meet these goals include:   * Providing a full-time Student Assistance Professional to work directly with students in the schools   * Coordinating community efforts to reduce youth substance abuse   * Creation, Support, and Implementation of youth substance abuse prevention/positive youth developments events and programs.    * Environmental prevention and positive social norms campaigns   * Public education about substance abuse   * Youth Mental Health First Aid training   * Strengthening Families Program   * Reconnecting Youth Program   * CAST (Coping and Support Training)    * Alcohol and Marijuana retailer education   * Youth suicide prevention programs   * Mentoring opportunities for youth

The Council advises the Division of Aging and elected officials on the needs and concerns of the county's older citizens.  It works with the Division of Long Term Care and Aging to address special issues in the community.  The Council also participates in advocacy efforts on behalf of the concerns of older adults and younger functionally disabled individuals.

A citizen advisory board to Snohomish County regarding management of resources and programs for behavioral health in the community.

A citizen advisory board to the Snohomish County Developmental Disabilities Division. Advises and reviews issues, programs and resources as it pertains to individuals with developmental disabilities.

The Washington State Office of Rural Health and Primary Care Office support health systems planning and development in Washington’s rural and underserved communities to improve health and healthcare across the life span.

Plans and coordinates local mental health programs; provides information/referral for the public; administers federal, state, and county funds, and contracts with  community-based agencies to provide most services.