Supporting a healthy community
that empowers youth.
Ravalli County
Community Focus Areas
Leaving a positive impact in the Bitterroot through partnerships and joint efforts.
Youth Substance Use
Early Childhood Education
Youth Mental Health
Violence Against Children
why we do what we do
Ravalli youth need support.
45%
report moderate depressive symptoms
3 in 10
used alcohol in the past 30 days
How we do it
Effective prevention starts with knowing the “Why”
✓ Collect and analyze local data
✓ Identify Top Risk and Protective Factors
✓ Utilize the Strategic Prevention Framework
✓ Implement targeted support and programming that sparks change
Prevention
In The Bitterroot
“Helping Students Connect”
Afterschool Art Wellness Program launches in Victor
Providing a space for students to have an increased sense of belonging helps protect against underage substance use and guards against depression. Youth learn healthy habits and positive outlooks through service learning and art journalling.
“Collaborating to Support Youth Mental Health”
Suicide Prevention Training for Florence-Carlton School Staff
By fostering collaboration among schools, healthcare providers, mental health professionals, local organizations, and families, we create a supportive ecosystem that supports the multifaceted aspects of youth mental health.
“Strengthening Families”
National Child Abuse Prevention Month 2024
Partnering to raise awareness of child abuse and strengthen families connects the community in a united goal. Each pinwheel we planted represents 5 children in Ravalli county that are statistically at risk of being abused by the age of 18.