About Safe Yakima Valley
Who We Are
Safe Yakima Valley is a Yakima-based non-profit organization, dedicated to improving and safeguarding our community. Through outreach, education and special events, we strive to highlight what’s best about the Yakima Valley and create positive change throughout our beautiful community via our drug-free coalition and our youth mentoring program.
Our Vision
Our vision is for the Yakima Valley to be known as one of the safest places to live, work and
raise a family.
Our Purpose
Safe Yakima Valley mobilizes individual citizens, families, neighborhoods, and organizations in collaborative efforts to create safer communities.
We support a drug-free community.
Safe Yakima Valley works with our local schools to provide drug-free education and resources. We're working with our community to give today's youth (tomorrow's leaders) real opportunities to choose a healthy, drug-free path forward.
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To join our REACH coalition email SafeDFAT@yakima.org.
Making Yakima Valley a Safe Place
Safe Yakima Valley is committed to making Yakima a safer place by focusing on youth development, substance use prevention, and community engagement. By investing in prevention and community-based solutions, Safe Yakima Valley is building a healthier, safer future for the region.
Free Prevention Trainings
Sign up for our free training programs designed to enhance safety in Yakima County. Our goal is to provide valuable knowledge that empowers our community to prevent potential risks.
Empowering Youth Through Mentorship
Our mentorship program connects community members with youth to support their personal development, build confidence, and create lasting relationships. Research shows that mentored youth are 46% less likely to start using illegal drugs and 27% less likely to start drinking compared to their peers without mentors.
Prevention Connection Podcast
The Prevention Connection is a podcast by Safe Yakima Valley that highlights local efforts to prevent youth substance use and promote healthy choices. Featuring community leaders, educators, and youth voices, each episode shares real stories, prevention strategies, and ways to get involved in building a safer Yakima.