Influence the Choice

Mission

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

NEW Program!

Substance-Free High School Athletics! 

The Game Starts Here! - Coaches shape more than just athletes—they shape future leaders. Help ITC provide high school coaches with evidence-based, drug-free lessons & materials to use during practice. Our thanks to the Issaquah School District, athletic directors and coaches for their partnership! Donations provide training for coaches, curriculum development and resources for students. 

Every Day, Coaches Make a Difference.

As a community, we can equip our coaches with the tools to make an even greater impact. By supporting coaches in delivering drug-free lessons to their athletes, we are giving young people the foundation they need to succeed—not just in sports, but in life. These lessons can prevent substance abuse, foster positive decision-making, and empower youth to choose health, wellness, and future success.

  But We Need Your Help.

 To turn this vision into reality, we need your support. Your donation will fund:

• Training Programs for coaches to teach athletes about the dangers of drugs and the importance of     staying drug-free. 
• Educational Materials for coaches to deliver engaging, impactful lessons to their teams.
• Workshops and Resources to equip coaches with the tools they need to be positive role models and mentors.

 How Your Contribution Makes an Impact:

 - $50 provides a coach with drug-free lesson materials and resources.

 - $250 trains a coach to lead drug-free workshops for an entire team.

 - $1,000 helps us develop a comprehensive drug-free curriculum for local sports programs, impacting hundreds of athletes.

Our athletes need guidance both on and off the field. By funding this initiative, you will help coaches create a lasting, positive influence on young athletes—giving them the tools to overcome peer pressure, make healthy choices, and achieve their full potential.

 Your generous contribution will leave a lasting legacy—not only in the game but in the lives of countless young people who will grow into strong, resilient adults.

More About Influence the Choice

Influence the Choice provides comprehensive, evidence-based strategies to reduce and prevent student substance use through a three-prong approach focusing on students, parents and community members. We work with school districts to educate students directly, equipping them with the necessary tools to make informed decisions and resist peer pressure. We engage parents and empower them with knowledge and resources to recognize warning signs of use and to foster open dialogue about alcohol and other drugs and their expectation that their children will not use them. 

Additionally, we have a Positive Community Norms campaign to correct misperceptions that exist about youth substance use rates. Through this tri-fold approach, Influence the Choice aims to create a supportive environment that promotes healthier choices and prevents drug and alcohol use among students in grades six through twelve. 

Influence the Choice is a nonprofit dedicated to preventing and reducing student substance use and promoting youth mental well-being. Since 2011 we have helped youth living in Issaquah, Renton, Newcastle, Bellevue, Sammamish and unincorporated King County reduce substance use. www.influencethechoice.org