Okanogan County Community Coalition

06/06/2026

Shouting our CONGRATULATIONS to all of our local graduates this season!

Also, we would like to give a shout out and special thank you to all of those that are hosting Safe & Sober parties on Graduation night! Events like these really do make a positive impact in the lives of our youth!
Plus, what graduate doesn’t love free stuff?! 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓🎉

06/01/2026

Okanogan County Teachers! OCCC would love to pay for you to attend PAX Good Behavior Game training this summer!

For those of you new to PAX, the PAX Good Behavior Game is an evidence-based classroom strategy designed to improve student behavior, focus, self-regulation, and classroom climate. It uses simple, positive techniques and team-based games to help students build skills like self-control, cooperation, and emotional regulation while reducing disruptions and off-task behavior.

Research on PAX has shown benefits including:

Reduced disruptive behavior
Improved attention and academic engagement
Better peer relationships
Lower rates of later substance use and mental health concerns
Increased teacher satisfaction and classroom cohesion
It is used in classrooms ranging from preschool through middle school and is widely implemented in prevention and behavioral health initiatives across the U.S.

PAX offers both self-paced and live virtual training options. Both require 6 hours of training to become certified.

To learn more about PAXIS, click on the link below.

https://paxis.org

If you have further questions or would like to participate in a training, please contact us at the link below!

https://www.okcommunity.org/resources-for-teachers

Discover Peaceful Environments with PAXIS Institute. Transform communities with our evidence-based solutions.

05/30/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Resources are available.
Recovery is possible.
Mental Health is for everyone. For everything.

05/29/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Being there for someone going through a difficult time could be a simple as helping them connect to support. Remember, 988 is available 24/7.

05/28/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Parents and caregivers are often the first to notice when something feels different. Taking the time to listen to someone’s concerns can go a long way and helping them feel safe, especially a youth.

05/27/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Mental health conditions can affect anyone. Compassion and understanding can make a meaningful difference. 

05/23/2026

As the unofficial start to summer, we hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Please remember that your substance choices are yours alone and should not ever negatively affect others.
Have Fun. Be Safe.

05/19/2026

Coming up on May 30!
If you don’t have a costume, there will be a costume creation station at the event!
Come have fun with us!
Event sponsored by Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare - OBHC

05/17/2026

Mark your calendars for June 20, 8-3!
We are proud to support such a wonderful FREE event for the community!

We are incredibly grateful to recognize the Okanogan County Community Coalition as a valued sponsor of our upcoming Resilience Rising: Youth Hoops & Community Day 2026! 🧡🏀💙

For over 20 years, OCCC has worked to strengthen youth, prevent substance misuse, and build healthier communities across Okanogan County. Their continued investment in prevention, connection, and community impact helps make events like this possible for our local youth and families.

Because of sponsors like OCCC, we’re able to provide a FREE day of basketball, food, activities, community resources, and positive connection for our community. 🙌

Thank you, Okanogan County Community Coalition, for standing with us and helping uplift the next generation. We appreciate your partnership and commitment to creating stronger communities together! ✨

05/11/2026

Wishing a very Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there today! We hope you were spoiled by your loved ones today. ❤️🌺