Tigard Turns the Tide: A Community Blueprint for Youth Wellness

In this episode, host Kent Wyatt welcomes Sunshine Navarro Shively, Executive Director of Tigard Turns the Tide, a local nonprofit coalition focused on youth mental health, substance use prevention, and community building. Sunshine, a long-time nonprofit leader with a background in anthropology and youth-focused services, shares her journey to joining Tigard Turns the Tide and the deep personal motivations behind her work.

Key Topics

• Sunshine’s Journey: From museum educator to nonprofit leader, and the personal family challenges that reignited her professional passion.

• About Tigard Turns the Tide: A long-standing community coalition founded in 1982 by Connie Ramaekers, aimed at preventing underage substance use and promoting mental wellness.

• Upcoming Coalition Relaunch: A major community relaunch event is set for April 16, introducing the Communities That Care prevention framework.

• Parent & Youth Engagement Night: On April 17 at Tigard High School, a community discussion will focus on building youth resilience, featuring expert panels and student voices.

• Ways to Get Involved: Whether you’re a parent, student, or just a community member who cares, there are meaningful ways to participate in the coalition's work.

• STUD Club: High school students can join the “Stop Tigard Underage Drinking and Drugs” club to lead and participate in prevention events.

Resources Mentioned

• Website: www.tigardturnsthetide.org

• Contact Sunshine: [e-mail]

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