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​Influence the Choice is a nonprofit, community-based, grassroots organization dedicated to preventing youth ​substance use and to promoting the mental, physical, and social wellness of our youth.

Young individuals are 50% less likely to engage in alcohol or Other

drug use If their parent Has a rule against it.
 

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Parents and caregivers have a significant influence on their children’s decisions about using alcohol and other drugs. Check out these "Talk. They Hear You." campaign resources to help you start talking with your kids about these issues at a young age.​
"Talk, They Hear You!"
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​More Conversation Starters

Upcoming: Hidden in Plain Sight

September 24, 2024 -- Issaquah High School -- 6pm-8pm
REGISTER NOW!
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Marnie Maraldo

Executive Director
​Influence the Choice
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Teen Bedroom Exhibit

Hidden in Plain Sight is an exhibit and resource fair presented by Influence the Choice. The exhibit is a re-creation of a teenage bedroom with signs of substance misuse. We aim to educate and empower parents to talk with their children about risky behaviors that lead to substance use. Do you know what to look for?


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Jeannie Bowers

Substance Use Disorder Counselor
​Friends of Youth

Translation into Spanish will be available during the presentation. Childcare is available.

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You are welcome to attend our monthly meetings via Zoom
​For more information, please contact Marnie
Maraldo,
[email protected] 
SEPTEMBER
9/05: ITC @ Welcome Week - Issaquah
​9/10: ITC @Curriculum Night - Skyline High
9/10: ITC @Curriculum Night - Issaquah High
9/17: ITC @Curriculum Night - Liberty High
9/24: Hidden in Plain Sight - Issaquah High
 
OCTOBER
10/05: Salmon Days
10/06: Salmon Days
 
NOVEMBER
10/9: Power of Me, Power of We Middle School Conference
 
DECEMBER
12/03: Giving Tuesday





​Enjoy our newest informational video and see how Influence the Choice is making a difference in our community! 


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Substance use prevention and mental health promotion are the most robust and cost-effective methods of supporting our youth that we can offer. Join us! ​


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1420 NW Gilman Blvd. #2190                                                                                                                                                                   ​Influence the Choice is a 501©3 nonprofit organization.
 Issaquah, WA 98027 
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Team in Action
    • Staff & Board Officers
    • Want to Volunteer?
    • Environmental Strategies of Change
    • Newsletters
    • Contact
  • Programs and Events
    • Art with Influence Winners
    • Prevention Month
    • Teen Talk
    • Power of Me, Power of We
    • Hidden in Plain Sight Exhibit
    • Community Education
    • Youth Leadership Events
    • Action Forum for Youth
  • TECH Youth Coalition
  • Resources
    • Positive Community Norms
    • Community Resources
    • Healthy Youth Survey Data
  • Our Community Partners
  • DONATE
  • Helpful Handouts
  • Vicki Hoffman Legacy Award
  • Screenagers
  • Issaquah Film Festival