SWACH

SWACH partners to improve health in Washington’s Clark, Klickitat and Skamania Counties and the tribal communities of the region.

SWACH is headquarters for improving community resiliency and health in Southwest Washington. Leaders in innovative community engagement, we advance health as a consideration for all policy decisions, and convene a wide range of voices to discuss difficult issues. We are the Accountable Community of Health (ACH) for Southwest Washington, and implement the Medicaid Transformation projects in our region.

08/28/2026

Today, we remember the people whose lives have been lost to overdose.

Overdose Awareness is a time to honor those we have lost, support the families, friends, and communities carrying grief, and recognize the lasting impact overdose has across our communities.

Every life matters.
Every story matters.
Every loss matters.

As we remember, we also recommit to action: reducing stigma, sharing resources, supporting harm reduction, and helping more people connect to care and support.

Community members are invited to gather for Clark County’s 10th Annual Overdose Awareness Day TODAY from 4 to 8 p.m. at Marshall Park Picnic Shelter.

08/27/2026

Reminder: PRACC meets tomorrow!

Join us for the next Prevention and Recovery Alliance Clark County virtual meeting to connect with partners, hear updates, and continue work around prevention, recovery, and community response efforts in Clark County.

📅 Friday, Aug. 28, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
💻 Virtual meeting
🔗 swach.link/pracc

We hope to see you there.

08/26/2026

Talking openly about overdose can save lives.

When we have honest conversations about overdose, substance use, harm reduction, and recovery, we help reduce shame and create safer pathways to care. Awareness helps people ask for support, access resources, and stay connected to the people and services that can help.

Awareness helps create understanding. Understanding helps create action.

Community members are invited to gather for Clark County’s 10th Annual Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, 2026, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Marshall Park Picnic Shelter.

08/24/2026

Naloxone saves lives.

Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose and give someone more time to get emergency help. Two common types are intranasal naloxone, which is sprayed into the nose, and intramuscular naloxone, which is injected into the muscle.

Both work. Carry the type you have, learn how to use it, and share this information with others.

Community members are invited to gather for Clark County’s 10th Annual Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, 2026, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Marshall Park Picnic Shelter.

08/21/2026

Support starts with compassion.

People who use substances, people in recovery, and people who have experienced overdose deserve care, dignity, and support without judgment.

Compassion helps reduce stigma and creates more opportunities for safety, connection, treatment, recovery, and healing. It is also part of prevention.

Community members are invited to gather for Clark County’s 10th Annual Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, 2026, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Marshall Park Picnic Shelter.

08/19/2026

Remembrance and action go hand in hand.

We honor the lives lost to overdose by working to save lives now. That can look like learning the signs of overdose, carrying naloxone, sharing trusted resources, supporting harm reduction, checking in on people we care about, and reducing stigma in our community.

Together, we can build safer, more supportive communities.

Community members are invited to gather for Clark County’s 10th Annual Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, 2026, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Marshall Park Picnic Shelter.

08/13/2026

Wellness is more than one thing.

It can include physical health, mental health, stable housing, healthy food, rest, safety, connection, and support. It can also look different for each person depending on their needs, goals, and experiences.

Everyone deserves support that fits their life.

At SWACH, we work with partners across Southwest Washington to help connect people to care, resources, and community support.

08/12/2026

Mark your calendars! Clark County’s 10th Annual Overdose Awareness Day is coming up on August 31.

This community event is a time to remember those whose lives have been lost to overdose, support loved ones who are grieving, and come together around awareness, connection, and action.

Community members are invited to gather, reflect, and pay tribute in a supportive space.

📅 Monday, August 31, 2026
⏰ 4 to 8 p.m.
📍 Marshall Park Picnic Shelter
1069 E McLoughlin Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98663

This event is open to the entire community.

08/11/2026

Stigma can be a barrier to care.

Shame and judgment can make it harder for people to ask for help, talk about substance use, or connect with support. Compassion, understanding, and connection can help create safer pathways to treatment, recovery, and healing.

When people feel respected and supported, they are more likely to reach out and take the next step.

Compassion helps people feel safe asking for care.

08/05/2026

Join us for SWACH Coffee Hour!

Stop by the SWACH office for coffee, conversation, and connection with community partners and staff. This is a casual opportunity to connect, share updates, ask questions, and learn more about what’s happening across Southwest Washington.

📅 Friday, August 7
⏰ 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
📍 SWACH Office
311 West 11th Street
Vancouver, WA

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311 W 11th Street
Vancouver, WA
98660

Telephone

+13608287319

Website

http://www.southwestach.org/

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