La Center United Coalition News

Suicide Awareness Training

Volunteer Appreciation

Loft News

Youth Advisory Council

Kiwanis

LCES School Supply Drive

City Events

Youth House Art Show

Rainbow Walk

Our Days

Teresa's Little School Street Dance

LC Music Association

Girls Night Out Paint Night

Important Phone Numbers

Simply submit your event details or announcements through one of our new emails:

lacenterunitednewsletter@gmail.com - just send an email with a flyer or simply type what you would like us to add to the newsletter. This email will be checked as we work on our monthly newsletter.

lacenterunitedcalendar@gmail.com - just send an email with all the specific information you would like listed. We plan to update the calendar a few times a month.

To view the live calendar visit La Center United webpage (www.lacenterunited.org) and click on Get Involved. To view the calendar directly click here.

La Center United is proud to host a special Volunteer Appreciation Event honoring the incredible individuals who give their time, talents, and hearts to organizations throughout La Center.

From youth programs and school events to local nonprofits and city initiatives, volunteers are the heartbeat of our community. This celebration is for every volunteer who has made a difference, no matter how big or small.

Join us as we come together to say thank you to those who serve and uplift our city every day. Let’s celebrate the power of community and the spirit of giving that makes La Center so special.

As the school year comes to an end so do the weekly gatherings at The Loft. Our last day for the loft is June 11th. Parents please watch email for information regarding a year end celebration.

Are you between the ages of 13 and 22 and living in Washington? Do you want to help improve public health programs for young people? The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is inviting young people like you to apply to join the YAC!

What does the YAC do?

Members meet one to two times a month to share feedback and ideas on important adolescent health topics, like youth mental health and medical care. They work closely with staff in the DOH Adolescent and Young Adult Health Unit to help share programs that support teen and young adult health.

Who can apply?

To be eligible to apply, young people must meet the following criteria at the time of their application:

• Aged 13–22 and living in Washington
• Have reliable internet access
• Can attend meetings by Zoom, and can use online communications tools like Basecamp and GroupME
• Have experience with or an interest in improving health care, public health, or other health-related topics

All young people who meet these requirements, especially those with diverse identities and lived experiences, are encouraged to apply.

How to apply?

Visit the YAC application page and submit an application by Saturday, May 31. View and share the YAC one-pager and recruitment flyers to learn more and help spread the word! For questions, please email the Adolescent and Young Adult Health Unit.

The Ridgefield La Center Kiwanis meets the first Tuesday of the month 11:30-1pm at the La Center Church. These are luncheon meetings open to all and they are looking for new members.

Our Girls Night Out Paint & Snack event was an absolute blast — a full house, lots of laughs, and some seriously creative vibes in the air! From swirling paintbrushes to delicious snacks, it was the perfect evening to unwind, connect, and let our inner artists shine.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out and made the night so special!
This event was a huge success — and we couldn’t have done it without the amazing collaboration between La Center United and the La Center Arts Council.

Stay tuned for more fun, more art, and more community magic coming your way soon! Connection is Prevention!

Community Resources:

· Clark County Crisis Line: 800-626-8137

· Columbia River Mental Health (mental health & treatment): 360-993-3000

· Community Services Northwest (mental health & treatment): 360-696-956

· Lifeline Connections (mental health & treatment): 800-604-0025

· Naloxone Vending Machines (free of charge)

· Never Use Alone (Opiate Use Hotline): 1-800-484-3731

· Queer Youth Resource Center

· Suicide Lifeline (24/7/365): 800-273-8255 or 988 (call or text)

· TeenTalk (Clark Co.): 360-397-2428 (call or text)

· Stop Overdose

· Warmline (CVAB) (Daily 4p-12a): 360-903-2853

· Washington Poison Center: 1-800-222-1222

· Washington Recovery Helpline: 1-866-789-1511

To learn more about Listen Line click here.

• Inspiring our community to be safe, healthy and resilient
• Preventing destructive behavior through open access to education and environmental strategies
• Supporting those in need, sharing ideas, and offering help

A healthy and resilient community for youth and families

Email: lacenterunited@gmail.com
Website: http://lacenterunited.org/
Phone: 3602138385
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lacenterunited