Dayton's Coalition for Youth and Families

08/22/2025

Columbia County Public Health Columbia County Health System

High temperatures bring higher risks, especially during the peak of the day.

Stay safe by limiting time in direct sunlight, closing blinds to keep indoor spaces cooler, and using fans when possible. Rest in shaded or air-conditioned environments and stay hydrated.

Dizziness, nausea, and rapid heartbeat are all signs of heat-related illness. Don't wait to seek help if symptoms appear.

Learn more at https://columbiacopublichealth.org/environmental-health/hazards-toxins/ %20Heat

08/21/2025

Remember - We need YOU to be a Mentor!


Mentor Washington



Columbia County Public Health


Dayton Boosters
Dayton School District No. 2
Columbia County Sheriff's Office
Columbia County Health System
Dayton Chamber of Commerce
Port of Columbia
Kiwanis Club of Dayton Washington
Dayton Eagles

We need you!
We are looking for Mentors for our Columbia Connects Mentoring Program.
There are several ways to apply:
Contact me for an electronic or paper application at Kristen_Thorstenson@co.columbia.wa.us or 509.382.3954
Or visit our website - https://daytoncoalitionforyouthandfamilies.org/columbia-connects
We are also accepting applications for Mentees at the same link as above.
We also need community volunteers to share their crafts & expertise.
No matter your interest, we have a place for you!

08/21/2025

Dayton Elementary School
Dayton Elementary PTSO
Dayton Secondary
Dayton Boosters
Dayton FFA

08/20/2025

"I lost my friend to fentanyl, but the signs came long before the overdose."
Addiction doesn’t define someone’s worth.
We can make a difference when we look past the stigma and choose empathy.
See the person. Put Humanity First.
Learn more about harm reduction and overdose prevention:
👉 https://columbiacopublichealth.org/commun.../harm-reduction/

"I lost my friend to fentanyl, but the signs came long before the overdose."

Addiction doesn’t define someone’s worth.
We can make a difference when we look past the stigma and choose empathy.

See the person. Put Humanity First.
Learn more about harm reduction and overdose prevention:
👉 https://columbiacopublichealth.org/community-health/harm-reduction/

08/18/2025

Underage drinking rates are at record lows 📉 - let's keep it that way! As your teen heads back to school, take a moment to talk about staying alcohol-free. Conversations about safety, peer pressure, and ways to say "NO" can make a big difference. www.wedontserveteens.org

08/14/2025

A child who clings to you, who seeks your comfort first, who lights up when you return — this is not a flaw to be fixed.

It is not a warning sign that they will never stand on their own.

It is the evidence of safety, of trust, of a love so consistent it has become their foundation.

They know where they belong.
They know who will show up.
They know they are wanted.

And from that knowing, independence will grow naturally — not from being pushed away, but from feeling secure enough to step out.

A child who is very attached to their parent is not a sign of a problem; it’s a sign of a well established bond of love.

That is all. ❤️

Quote Credit: Unknown❣️

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08/08/2025

Addiction doesn’t define a person.
It can change how they act, but it doesn’t erase who they are.

💬 “Addiction turned my dad into a stranger, but I still see the person he is underneath.”
Let’s start putting Humanity First.

Learn more about harm reduction and how to support loved ones:
🔗 https://columbiacopublichealth.org/community-health/harm-reduction/

08/06/2025

Refusal skills are a necessity for our youth. Help them learn how to stay drug & alcohol free..

08/05/2025

Someone who v**es can expect to spend over $1,000 each year on v**e products. That’s enough to buy a new laptop, phone, video game console and games, or even a cruise vacay. 💵
Source: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/health/the-cost-of-vaping/

08/05/2025

Endless scrolling isn’t harmless.
Social media can overstimulate the brain’s reward system—creating addiction-like patterns that are hard to break. Awareness is the first step.
Let’s take a step back.
Disconnect to Reconnect.
—Columbia County Public Health

Endless scrolling isn’t harmless.

Social media can overstimulate the brain’s reward system—creating addiction-like patterns that are hard to break. Awareness is the first step.

Let’s take a step back.
Disconnect to Reconnect.
—Columbia County Public Health

08/05/2025

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