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.

Opioid Prevention Commerical

April is Alcohol Awareness Month—a time to learn the risks of alcohol misuse & its impact on individuals & communities. Whether it's recognizing signs of drinking too much, preventing underage drinking or knowing where to seek support, resources are available from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), where you can also access the awareness month tool kit.

 April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Child abuse is preventable, and it begins with each of us. We can all do something to make our communities a better, safer place for children. If you know a neighbor, co-worker, friend, or relative who is struggling, reach out! Help promote Child Abuse Prevention Month by wearing blue on April 4th. This act of solidarity helps bring attention to the cause, encourages conversations about child safety, and reminds everyone that protecting children is a shared responsibility. Find support and ideas to show your support this April and everyday at the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Washington.

The Kitsap County Substance Abuse Prevention program is co-hosting HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT.

Indicators of teen drug use, mental health concerns, unhealthy relationships and other risk factors can be hidden in plain sight. Join us to learn about current trends, warning signs and how to talk to youth about these issues. Walk through a mock teen bedroom and participate in a discussion and presentation about identifying risky teen behaviors, local youth trends and navigating the teen years.

Must be 21+ to attend. No registration is required.

Three event dates and locations to choose from, same time for all dates, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.

• April 15: Kingston Middle School, 9000 NE West Kingston Rd, Kingston, print flyer 
• April 16: Mountain View Middle School, 2400 Perry Ave, Bremerton, print flyer 
• April 17: Central Kitsap Middle School, 3850 NW Anderson Hill Rd, Silverdale, print flyer 

The Kitsap County Commission on Children and Youth request for proposals (RFP) is now open for programs that prevent and reduce the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACES) through building resiliency. Visit Kitsap County's Online Bids page to review the RFP in full, view the legal ad, and learn more about the application process. Proposals are due Thursday, April 17, 2025, by 2:00PM. Read the full announcement here. Visit Kitsap County's Commission on Children and Youth to learn more about the program.

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.