Oregon City Together

06/05/2026

*Parents and caregivers in Oregon City and Gladstone — we want to hear from you!

The Oregon City Gladstone Partnership for Youth is a new community initiative working to better understand the needs of parents, youth, and families in our communities. Your voice will help guide future efforts to prevent youth substance abuse and support healthy, safe communities for all.

Please take a few minutes to complete our confidential parent survey. Your feedback matters, and it will help shape programs, resources, and prevention efforts that truly reflect the needs of local families.

Take the survey* here: http://wysac.uwyo.edu/ORyouth

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences — and for helping us build a healthier future for Oregon City and Gladstone youth.

*Survey is available in Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, and English

Oregon City Gladstone Partnership for Youth Survey 2026

06/04/2026

This is a big win to help prevent underage ni****ne use and addiction. The to***co industry has made flavored ni****ne products cheap, tasty, and easy to obtain. That's why we hear from youth every day about how many kids are va**ng. It's highly addictive and harms the developing brain.

https://www.kptv.com/2026/06/04/oregon-expands-to***co-product-definition-limit-teen-access/

06/02/2026

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In response to the tragic events that have impacted our community, Antfarm Youth Hub will be extending its hours to provide a safe, supportive space for youth and families.

Today and tomorrow, the Youth Hub will be open from 8 AM to 7 PM for anyone who needs a place to connect, talk, reflect, or simply be with others.

We are grateful to partner with T.I.P. Counseling, who will be available to provide support and resources during this difficult time.

No one should have to navigate grief, fear, or uncertainty alone. Our doors are open, and our team is here for our community.

AntFarm Youth Hub -Sandy
Open Today & Tomorrow from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Please help us share this message so those who may need support no, they have a place to turn.

05/15/2026

Talk, They Hear You!
Check out www.knowyourneuro.org for ideas and prompts on how to foster deep connections.

05/11/2026

💙This week is National Prevention Week — a time to recognize the power of prevention, education, connection, and community.💚

At Oregon City Together, we know prevention starts long before there’s a crisis. It starts with helping young people feel connected, supported, informed, and empowered to make healthy choices.

Throughout the year, we partner with students, schools, families, and community organizations to address the issues impacting youth today — including mental health, fentanyl and other drugs, va**ng, and technology overuse.

From student-led campaigns like *Don’t Bear the Load Alone* to community forums and prevention education, we’re working together to build a healthier future for Oregon City youth. 🐻💬

Prevention works. Connection matters. And together, we can make a difference.

We are always looking for compassionate community members to join our efforts...adults and students!
Click here to fill out an interest form: https://forms.gle/FWRHGC3uPjLcxZXaA

05/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the winners of our Know the Risk Student Video & Poster Contest! 🎉

We were blown away by the creativity, honesty, and powerful prevention messages shared by students across our community.

This year’s contest focused on three important topics facing young people today:

🧠 Youth Mental Health
🚭 Va**ng/Nicotine Awareness
💊 Fentanyl & Other Drug Awareness

Students used their voices, talents, and lived experiences to create impactful posters and videos that educate, inspire, and encourage healthy choices. In total, we received an incredible 114 poster entries and 3 video submissions!

Thank you to every student who participated, our judges, school staff, and community supporters who helped make this project possible. Prevention works best when youth are part of the conversation — and these students proved just how powerful their voices can be. 💙

👏 Join us in celebrating our winners and all the students who helped shine a light on these important issues!
And, the winners are:

Tech Overuse = Kyra (Tumwata), Brinley-Briley-Amilli-Jesslynn-Variety (Tumwata), Aysa (Gardiner)

Va**ng = Savannah (Gardiner), India (Tumwata), Emma-Kenna-Olivia-Joselyn (Tumwata)

Fentanyl = Avery-Addison-Braman (Gardiner), Amelia (Gardiner), Evalyn-Norah (Tumwata)

You can see the winning posters and videos HERE: https://www.octogether.org/know-the-risk/

Thank you to Oregon City's Enhancement Grant program for this vital work!

05/08/2026

Pierre the Bear was out at OCHS this morning sharing mental health messages, fun stickers and squeezie bears for .

This campaign was created by students to encourage connection, reduce stigma around mental health, and remind you that support is always available. Sometimes the smallest moments — a laugh, a hug, a conversation, a silly bear dancing before school — can make a big difference in someone’s day.

Next Pierre appearance: May 22 before school at OCHS. Be there!

Don't Bear The Load Alone!

This program is made possible by an Enhancement Grant from Oregon City!

05/06/2026

Check out this VERY important announcement from OCTV about our upcoming youth mental health campaign kick-off at OCHS this Friday at 8 am. During the month of May - Mental Health Awareness Month - we'll be sharing student-created messages and materials.

Ms. Jeffrey's Sociology class partnered with Oregon City Together to create their campaign, Don't Bear The Load Alone, to remind their peers that no matter how stressful school or life gets, they are never alone. It's always OK to ask for help!

Our portion of the video starts at 6:49.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIx0duU9H9Y

We are so grateful to Oregon City's Enhancement Grant program for funding this important protective prevention work!

Follow us on Instagram at for all the fun and uplifting messages from Pierre the Bear and his friends!

05/06/2026

Lots of folks have asked for the recording of our Know the Risk Family Forum on Monday night.

You can watch all of the speakers and Q&A here: https://vimeo.com/1189558386

Thanks again to everyone who attended, shared their knowledge and personal stories with us! You can also find out more about this campaign and see the student poster winners on our website here: https://www.octogether.org/know-the-risk/ or at the 'Know the Risk' link in our bio.