WAPI Community Services

02/11/2026

Su***de rates are rising among younger adolescents and preteens (ages 12–14), both nationally and here in our community.

Many youth are feeling targeted and unsafe in today’s political climate, including trans and nonbinary youth facing barriers to care and immigrant and refugee youth living with fear and uncertainty.

At WAPI Community Services, we help youth and families navigate pathways to care. We provide substance use disorder services, early intervention, referrals, and connection to supportive resources, with a focus on culturally responsive and affirming support. No one should have to figure this out alone.

If you or a young person needs immediate support, help is available 24/7 through the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988, or learn more at https://988lifeline.org/learn/

Understanding the issues concerning su***de and mental health is an important way to take part in su***de prevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around su***de.

07/11/2025

Today is the start of our Youth Photography Workshop! We are ready!
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06/03/2025

📸 Snap. Edit. Explore.

Join our FREE summer photography workshop for youth! Learn black-and-white photography, editing in Adobe Lightroom, and go on local photo field trips! No gear needed — we’ve got you covered.

🗓 Fridays: July 11, 18, 25 & Aug 15, 22
👥 Ages 14–18
📍 WAPI Community Services
📩 DM us or email carla.peressin@wapiseattle.org to sign up!

06/03/2025

🎧 Ready to drop some beats this summer?

LevelUp Youth presents BEAT SHOP — an 8-week music experience where youth learn songwriting, recording, and beatmaking from industry professionals. Whether you're just starting or ready to level up your sound, this is the place to be!

📅 July 8 – August 28, 2025
📍 Tuesdays & Thursdays
👥 Ages 8–13 & 14–18
📩 Email to register: levelup@wapiseattle.org

Totally FREE | Space is limited | No experience needed
📍 Hosted by WAPI Community Services

07/24/2024

Starts this Friday! A hybrid combo of nature & technology. Email for questions or to sign up!

We are About Youth, Sobriety, Prevention and Positivity through Music & Arts.

04/04/2024

There is still time to join us for Spring Break Camp next week! Students in 6th-12th grade interested in Music Production & DJ Lessons, Monday through Friday in Seattle! Email karrie@wapiseattle.org for more information.

07/06/2022

Beat Shop is running all summer long. Please see schedule for your student in the attached photo.

SEATTLE: 861 Poplar Place S
FEDERAL WAY: 28815 Pacific Hwy S, Suite 9
(Upper Level)

Questions? Email aileen@wapiseattle.org.

04/06/2022

Kazim Ali—Ramadan

04/05/2022

The Autobiography of Malcolm X begins with a reflection of his family dynamic, and upbringing—if you are joining us how would you have handled life as a young Malcolm X—drop your comments below.

04/04/2022

The Different Ways to Pray—Naomi Shihab Nye.

04/04/2022

February and March we hosted Kings Rise Up! at Nova & Truman Campus, and learned a lot in the process — we began our curriculum by examining BIPOC heroes and heroines, and self-concept or self-identity. Astro our curriculum designer speaks about the impact the program on their students—swipe through to see what KRU! is about.
reach out to us to bring KRU! to your campus

03/31/2022

Rarely mentioned amongst the great pioneers of NASA Dorothy Vaughan lead the segregated West Computing during an era of Jim Crow laws — advocating for better rights for women in the workplace, and mentoring NASA pioneers, including Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, Eunice Smith, and Kathryn Peddrew.
Thank you! for joining us in reading about the Black women who influenced NASA — we’re going to continue to read, and finish into April. Drop your thoughts in the comments below.