509teens

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

This is an opportunity to hear directly from individuals with lived experience, community partners, and those supporting recovery about what's working, where gaps remain, and what our communities need. The feedback gathered will help inform WRA's 2027 legislative priorities. We would love to have you both join us for this meaningful conversation.

10/15/2026

This is an opportunity to hear directly from individuals with lived experience, community partners, and those supporting recovery about what's working, where gaps remain, and what our communities need. The feedback gathered will help inform WRA's 2027 legislative priorities. We would love to have you join us for this meaningful conversation.

10/15/2026

Today, we stand together to raise awareness about domestic violence and remind our community that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported.
Domestic violence can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, background, or circumstance. Sometimes the signs aren't visible, and sometimes asking for help can feel impossible. That’s why awareness, compassion, and community support matter.
💜 Believe survivors.
💜 Support without judgment.
💜 Speak up when it’s safe to do so.
💜 Know that help is available.
Together, we can help create safer people, stronger communities, and a future where everyone deserves safety, respect, and support.
Awareness creates change. 💜

10/14/2026

Everyone deserves to feel like they belong. Sometimes, something as simple as including someone, listening, offering support, or choosing kindness can make a bigger difference than we realize.
This month, let’s challenge ourselves to:
🌟 Include someone who may feel left out
🤝 Welcome differences and celebrate what makes us unique
💬 Speak up when someone is being treated unfairly
❤️ Choose kindness even when it isn’t the easiest choice
🫶 Be a safe person someone can turn to

10/14/2026

💜 TODAY: Community Conversation on Overdose Awareness 💜
Join Peers Rising and the Public Health Department TODAY, Tuesday, October 13th, from 3–5 PM for an open conversation about overdose awareness, education, and community support!
📣 509Teens is CLOSED today as our staff joins this important community effort. We encourage parents, teens, families, and all community members to come out and be part of the conversation!
📍 116 W. 3rd Ave., Ellensburg, WA
🗣️ Open community discussion
💜 Overdose awareness and education
🛡️ FREE Narcan available
📚 Narcan training and overdose response education
Come ask questions, explore local resources, and learn how we can help keep our community safer. Every conversation matters. Every life matters. Together, we can help save lives. 💜

10/13/2026

Creating a safe and welcoming community starts with each of us. Whether you’re experiencing bullying, witnessing it, or simply have the opportunity to include someone—your actions matter.
🤝 Stand up for others.
💬 Speak up when something isn’t right.
❤️ Choose kindness and respect.
🫶 Make sure no one feels alone.
At 509 Teens, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, accepted, and like they belong.
Be the person who helps make that happen. 💙

10/12/2026

509Teens will be CLOSED
💜 509Teens Invites You: Community Conversation 💜
Join Peers Rising and the Public Health Department TOMORROW, Tuesday, October 13th, from 3–5 PM for a community conversation about overdose awareness, education, and support.
Please note: 509Teens will be CLOSED tomorrow as our staff joins this important community effort. We encourage parents, teens, families, and all community members to attend!

📍 116 W. 3rd Ave., Ellensburg, WA
🗣️ Open community discussion
💜 Overdose awareness and education
🛡️ FREE Narcan available
📚 Narcan training and overdose response education

Come ask questions, learn about local resources, and discover how we can help keep our community safer. Every conversation matters. Every life matters. Together, we can support one another and help save lives. 💜

10/12/2026

Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2026
This day we celebrate to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples while promoting a more accurate understanding of American history. It also recognizes the resilience of Native communities who have endured centuries of colonization, displacement, and forced assimilation.
Part of why we celebrate is visibility and recognition. Native histories and perspectives have often been overlooked or misrepresented, and the observance creates space for Indigenous communities to be acknowledged on their own terms.

10/10/2026

🎃👻 509Teens are getting spooky! 👻🎃
Get ready for Haunt the Night! Join us for a night packed with all things Halloween! 🎃
📅 Saturday, October 24th
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 509teens Center – 116 W. 3rd Ave., Ellensburg
This event is for middle & high school students, so grab your friends and come hang out for a fun Halloween night! 🕸️🦇
We’ll see you there… if you dare! 👀🎃