We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging and mobilizing families, schools and the community to advance the health, safety and success of our youth.
We work to increase knowledge and awareness to encourage healthy decision-making.
We promote policies and systems that support positive youth development.
We cultivate youth leadership and collaborate with others to create vibrant communities.
TOGETHER! is a member of the following organizations:
Community Anti-Drug
Coalitions of America
South Sound Partners
for Philanthropy
Washington Association for Substance Abuse & Violence Prevention
Let's Draw the Line between Youth and Alcohol!
YOU can help prevent underage drinking!
Find out how at LetsDrawtheLine.org.
A lot of local leaders and retailers are drawing the line and keeping youth safe. See their pictures here.
e-Cigarettes: The Real Truth
You may have seen electronic cigarettes in the news recently. These are battery-operated devices that deliver nicotine vapor to mimic cigarette smoking. Many manufacturers and local retailers are making false claims about them.
Here's what you should know about e-cigarettes:
Because they deliver nicotine, an addictive drug, e-cigarettes are not less addictive or less harmful to the user than conventional tobacco products.
They appeal to youth because of their high-tech design; placement in mall kiosks, convenience stores, online and in local Thurston County coffee shops; and their wide array of flavor cartridges, like fruit punch, chocolate and mint.
E-cigarettes have not been approved or recommended as a safe or effective way to quit using tobacco, contrary to misleading claims from manufacturers and retailers. The FDA has not approved or done product testing on them, and the World Health Organization does not consider them a legitimate quitting aid.
Their packaging is misleading. Some e-cigarette products contain known human carcinogens, and some have packaging that misrepresents the nicotine level.
E-cigarettes are not regulated by Thurston County, putting in jeopardy the prevention of youth nicotine addiction and smoke-free public spaces.
Here's a flyer with more complete information.
If you're trying to quit smoking,
how can you do it in a healthy way?
The Tobacco Cessation Resource Guide for Thurston County has tips for quitting, along with a big list of local places you can get safe, healthy help from.
Email Meagan at TOGETHER! for a Quit Kit.
Check out our tobacco education and prevention page for more information.
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Find out what's happening
Come see TOGETHER! at a community gathering, volunteer for a service event, or attend a class or workshop. We offer many events.
To find out what's coming up soon, check out our Events page.
Parent Resource Guide
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