Safe Yakima Prevention Connection
The Safe Yakima Prevention Connection is your go-to podcast for all things related to substance use prevention and healthy living in Yakima. Every other week, we bring expert insights, inspiring stories, and practical tips to help our community stay safe and substance-free.
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8 hours ago
8 hours ago
In this episode of the Safe Yakima Prevention Connection podcast, we delve into the inspiring journey of Arianna Rosales, a junior at Eisenhower High School and president of the SPARK Club. Arianna shares her experiences from joining as a freshman to leading the Drug and Alcohol Prevention Club with passion and dedication. Discover how she's breaking out of her shell, engaging peers, and becoming a vocal advocate for substance misuse prevention in Yakima County.
Listen as Arianna discusses the challenges and triumphs of engaging other youth in prevention work and the strategies that make the SPARK Club an effective and fun environment for students. She also touches on her personal growth and how involvement in the club is shaping her future aspirations.
Intro and Outro Music Credit:
Guitar loops 113 05 verison 05 120.8 bpm by josefpres -- https://freesound.org/s/789827/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Join hosts Katie Goodale and Marisol Esparza as they engage in insightful discussions with experienced community leaders. This episode features Alicia Stromme Tobin, Executive Director of Safe Yakima Valley, who shares her journey from banking to leading community efforts in youth substance use prevention through community collaboration.
Discover how Safe Yakima Valley is breaking down silos and fostering collaboration among public safety and public health agencies to strengthen prevention initiatives and expand resources across Yakima County. Alicia discusses the critical role of ODMAP in addressing the overdose epidemic and the importance of reducing stigma around medications for opioid use disorder.
Learn about Safe Yakima Valley's upcoming projects, including expanding school programs such as positive social norms campaigns, and community mentoring initiatives. Alicia emphasizes that local problems require local solutions, urging community members to get involved in coalitions and contribute to the transformative work happening in the Yakima Valley. Tune in to gain hope and inspiration for building a safer, healthier community together.
Intro and Outro Music Credit:
Guitar loops 113 05 verison 05 120.8 bpm by josefpres -- https://freesound.org/s/789827/ -- License: Creative Commons 0