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Substance Abuse Prevention Program

*Part of the Resilience, Risk Reduction, and Suicide Prevention (R3SP) Program

Substance Abuse Prevention Team

Email (referrals and questions): ng.wa.waang.list.sap@mail.mil

Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator: 253-512-8394

Drug Testing Coordinator: 253-512-1461

Risk Reduction Coordinator: 253-512-8829

The mission of the WA State National Guard Substance Program (SAP) is to increase the readiness and resiliency of Soldiers and Families through:

Education and Training- Provide prevention education and training to Soldiers and command.

Early Identification- Assist in identification of users through drug testing, medical evaluation, screening, investigation, apprehension or self-referral.

Risk Reduction- Compile, analyze, and assess behavioral risks to identify trends and units with high-risk profiles. Provide methods to eliminate or mitigate risks.

Deterrence- Help units initiate smart testing and advise Soldiers of command policies.

Screening and Self-Assessment- Provide screening and self-assessment tools to Soldiers to evaluate their own risk.

Rehabilitation- SAP is not a treatment provider, but helps Soldiers find approved treatment facilities around where they live to ensure successful completion of rehab.

Targeted Intervention- Provide educational and motivational programs which focus on the adverse effects and consequences of alcohol and other drug abuse.

WA SAP Team has one Risk Reduction Coordinator (RRC), one Prevention Coordinator (PC), and one Drug Testing Coordinator (DTC). They coordinate all substance abuse and risk reduction activities, assists commanders in identifying and referring Soldiers with known or possible substance abuse issues, and monitors and evaluates referral, separation and completion rates. Conduct prevention training and administer the Unit Risk Inventory to all Units. Train all Unit Prevention Leaders and provides guidance on monthly urine analysis and guidance to leadership when urine analysis is positive.

Additionally, the SAP Team serve as subject matter experts for the SAP program and Army Regulation 600-85, and act as a resource for Soldiers and command with any questions and concerns. Please do not hesitate to contact any member of the SAP program team for more information.


Important Resources

National / SAMSHA Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

WA Recovery Helpline: 1-866-789-1511 or https://www.warecoveryhelpline.org/

Help for Substance Abuse, Problem Gambling, and Mental Health / 24 hours - 7 days a week

Military / Veterans Crisis Line: www.veteranscrisisline.net/

Dial 988 or Text 838255, Press 1 for military and veterans assistance.

Military OneSource

1-800-342-9647 / https://www.militaryonesource.mil/

Too Much to Lose: https://toomuchtolose.org/

Too Much to Lose is a Defense Department (DOD) education campaign, aligned to the Defense Health Agency, for the U.S. military. The mission of the campaign is to inform Service members on the facts and risks related to prescription drug misuse and illicit and prohibited drug use that can impact their health, career and overall well-being.

Own Your Limits: https://ownyourlimits.org/

Own Your Limits is a Defense Department (DOD) education campaign, aligned to the Defense Health Agency, for the U.S. military. The mission of the campaign is to help Service members learn to drink responsibly, if they choose to drink alcohol.

You Can Quit 2: https://ycq2.org/

YouCanQuit2 is a Defense Department (DOD) education campaign, aligned to the Defense Health Agency, for the U.S. military. Originally launched in February of 2007, the mission of the campaign is to help Service members quit tobacco—for themselves and their loved ones.

WA Guard R3SP Facebook: www.facebook.com/WNGSPP



R3SP Program: The National Guard has made it a priority to promote resilience and risk reduction and to correspondingly decrease suicidal thoughts and actions. This includes enhancing the resilience of our Guardsmen and families through institutionalized training, leadership awareness, and prevention and intervention programs.

The R3SP program exists to minimize suicidal behavior by:

  • Providing adequate unit-level training to ensure resources and intervention measures are in place.
  • Promote awareness and educational programs detailing both early warning signs and high-risk factors.
  • Coordinate and disseminate relevant resources and information through the entire chain of command.
  • Provide accountability and reporting requirements.


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