CPWI: Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative
In 2011, the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery launched the Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI) to provide substance abuse prevention services and strategies through local coalitions in high-need communities. Communities have proven to be an effective organizing force for bringing evidence-based policies and programs to scale, improving public health.
INSPIRE is an acronym for Inspiring, Nurturing, Supporting, Preparing, Initiating, Reaching Out, Empowering
The INSPIRE substance-use prevention workgroup was formed in 2016 under the umbrella of the Bethel Community Services Coalition. INSPIRE is focused in the Cedarcrest Middle School and surrounding community within the Bethel School District.
Some of the partnerships that have helped with the development and subsequent success of the BCS and INSPIRE work group include: Bethel School District, Bethel Family Center, Pierce County, Community Health Care, Columbia Bank, Umpqua Bank, Molina Healthcare, and Tacoma Pierce County Health Department. More partnerships will be developed and solidified to help implement substance-use prevention activities.
JOIN US: Coalition INSPIRE Meeting: 2nd Monday of each month 2:15-3:15pm at Cedarcrest Middle School. Please contact the Coalition Coordinator: Erina Foote foote.erina@gmail.com if you have any questions.
