Grays Harbor County Public Health

03/17/2026

📢 Community Town Hall: Keeping Our Youth Safe & Informed!
Parents, caregivers, and students—this is an evening you won’t want to miss. Elevate East County and Grays Harbor Target Zero are teaming up to bring you an eye-opening event at Elma High School.
🗓️ When & Where
• Date: Wednesday, March 18
• Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• Location: Elma High School Commons

🍕 The Schedule
• 5:30 PM: Free Dinner served!
• 6:15 PM: Presentations Begin
🔍 What to Expect
• For Caregivers | "Hidden In Plain Sight": Take a guided tour through a mock teenager’s bedroom. You'll learn how to identify substances or devices of concern and get the latest updates on local youth trends.
• For Students | Target Zero: An interactive session covering distracted and impaired driving, mastering refusal skills against peer pressure, and the Teens In The Driver Seat program.
• Resource Fair: Connect with local providers to learn about the amazing services available right here in our community.

🎟️ RSVP Today!
👉 Register here: bit.ly/elma-townhall-0326 or scan the QR code on the flyer
Help spread the word - See you there!
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📢 Reunión Comunitaria: ¡Mantengamos a Nuestros Jóvenes Seguros e Informados!
Padres, tutores y estudiantes: esta es una noche que no querrán perderse. Elevate East County y Grays Harbor Target Zero se han unido para ofrecer un evento revelador en Elma High School.
🗓️ Cuándo y Dónde
• Fecha: Miércoles, 18 de marzo
• Hora: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• Lugar: Elma High School Commons (Cafetería)

🍕 Agenda del Evento
• 5:30 PM: ¡Cena gratuita para los asistentes!
• 6:15 PM: Inicio de las presentaciones

🔍 ¿Qué pueden esperar?
• Para Padres y Tutores | "Oculto a Simple Vista": Realicen un recorrido por el simulacro de la habitación de un adolescente. Aprenderán a identificar sustancias o dispositivos de preocupación y recibirán actualizaciones sobre las tendencias juveniles locales.
• Para Estudiantes | Target Zero: Una sesión interactiva sobre los peligros de conducir distraído o bajo los efectos de sustancias, cómo manejar la presión de grupo y el programa Teens In The Driver Seat.
• Feria de Recursos: Conéctense con proveedores locales para conocer los servicios de apoyo disponibles en nuestra comunidad.

🎟️ ¡Confirma tu asistencia (RSVP)!
👉 Regístrate aquí: bit.ly/elma-townhall-0326 o escanea el código QR en el volante
¡Ayúdanos a correr la voz - Los esperamos!

03/16/2026

Every March we celebrate National Developmental Disabilities Month. It’s an opportunity to honor the diverse lives of people with developmental disabilities. These disabilities are part of the human experience and the people living with these disabilities have stories that deserve to be heard.
The Arc of Washington State is an organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Learn more about local chapters, resources for parents, and advocacy efforts here: ARCWA.org

Cada marzo celebramos el Mes Nacional de las Discapacidades del Desarrollo. Es una oportunidad para honrar la diversidad de las vidas de las personas con discapacidades del desarrollo. Estas discapacidades forman parte de la experiencia humana y las personas que viven con ellas tienen historias que merecen ser escuchadas.
The Arc of Washington State es una organización dedicada a promover y proteger los derechos humanos de las personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo. Descubra más sobre los capítulos locales, recursos para padres y madres y esfuerzos de defensa aquí: ARCWA.org

03/16/2026

If you find a tick and would like to send it in for testing, simply place it in a sealed container and visit www.doh.wa.gov and search “Ticks” OR scan the QR code to learn more.

03/02/2026

Come check out our drop in play group and resource center. No sign up necessary! Kids get a chance to do an art project, play at early learning stations, hear a story, sing songs, and get some energy out. Parents can pick up resources, diapers, and talk with other parents and Parent Educators from the Parents as Teachers program.

02/25/2026

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY!
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (YMHFA)
Learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in youth ages 12-18.

Registration required – Limited spaces!
Scan the QR code on the flyer, or register via link here: https://forms.office.com/g/UYBVAz8sdt

Get ready to learn!
Upon registering learners will complete a 4-hour, self-paced online course that will need to be completed prior to participating in the scheduled 4-hour in-person, instructor-led class.

Learn more about MHFA: https://mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
Training is being offered at no-cost thanks to 113 and State Health Care Authority

02/24/2026

02/13/2026

02/11/2026

Join Us Tomorrow!
We’re hosting a community outreach event tomorrow, Thursday Feb.12 starting at 11:00a.m. Come connect, learn, and make a difference!

Acompañanos mañana!
Estamos organizando un evento comunitario mañana a las 11:00 am. ven, conectate, aprende y marca la diferencia.

02/11/2026

Ability @ Work recognizes October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month by honoring employers and employees who demonstrate that inclusive workplaces strengthen our workforce. The event highlights success stories and celebrates those leading the way in equitable and accessible hiring practices.

These success stories are made possible through funding from Developmental Disabilities Community Services and are implemented and overseen by the County through Individual Supported Employment services, which support meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities across our community.

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