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Provides an eight-session educational course for parents, siblings, spouses, adult children, and other caregivers of individuals living with mental health conditions, including individuals in recovery who serve in a caregiving role. The course is taught by trained family members, and materials are provided at no cost.

Educates the public in order to break down stereotypes and diffuse fear, discrimination, and misunderstanding. Members of the Speakers Bureau are available to talk about PFLAG and their individual experiences of supporting a gay, lesbian or bisexual, transgender child, sibling or friend. Panels also include gay, lesbian and bisexual individuals willing to talk about their experiences and provide workplace training. The training on the Science of Gender has been widely requested around the state. See www.pflagskagit.org for a list of topics.

A clinic which cares for/rehabilitates wild animals and birds which have been injured and/or abandoned.  Also offers a Raptor Education Program, Bat Education Program, and General Wildlife Education Program to schools, clubs, civic organizations, or any other interested group.

A non-partisan group of citizens focused on eliminating systemic racism and ensuring equitable access, care, and opportunities in education, employment, healthcare,and legal systems.

Relationship and sexual health education.  Provides speakers who go to both public and private middle and senior high schools throughout Skagit County and present a class advocating abstinence.  Speakers explain the physical risks of premarital sex, such as sexually transmitted disease and/or unplanned pregnancy; and discuss the emotional and psychological aspects of premarital sex.

Connexions presentations create a safe space for conversation which opens doors for youth/young adults by equipping and empowering them to think critically about healthy relationships as they plan, prepare, and think about their futures.

Classes on healthy relationships and teen dating violence can be offered remotely through zoom or other medium depending on needs and resources. Healthy Education guides and flyers can be found on our Instagram page @dvssnoco.

Provides public education relating to domestic violence and sexual assault in order to promote awareness of the specific social problems associated with these issues, the measures that have been proposed for their solution, and the services and resources available to victims.  Domestic violence and sexual assault prevention and education provided to elementary, middle and high school age children, as well as to community groups and other service providers.  Spanish speaking staff provide family violence prevention education and services to Hispanic families in Skagit County.

Provides public education to promote awareness of issues relating to domestic violence, sexual assault and other crimes.

Provides wildlife/environmental presentations to schools, civic organizations, scout groups, etc.  Offers all-school assembly presentations; in-classroom presentations; and in-field programs led by rangers.