The Washington Association for Substance Misuse and Violence Prevention (WASAVP) is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing policies and community-based strategies that prevent substance misuse and reduce violence. The organization works with prevention professionals, educators, public health agencies, and community coalitions to promote evidence-based prevention programs and strengthen public health systems across Washington State.
WASAVP typically supports legislation related to substance use prevention, behavioral health services, violence prevention, youth development, public health funding, prevention workforce development, and evidence-based community prevention programs.
The organization is primarily funded through membership dues, state and federal grants, contracts, and training and conference revenue.
WASAVP collaborates with Washington State public health agencies, community prevention coalitions, behavioral health providers, and national prevention networks.
Non-profit organization
