School Safety & Wellness Center
In 2020, the legislature funded each ESD to provide a network of support for school districts to develop and implement comprehensive suicide prevention and behavioral health supports for students and supports for School-Based Threat Assessment programs and the Regional Comprehensive School Safety Center.
The goal of the NWESD School Safety Center is to support student learning by creating and promoting a physically, emotionally, socially, and academically secure climate for students, staff, and visitors. This is done through the requirements RCW 28A.320.125 and the cooperative work of the NWESD and School Districts.
Our Services
The goal of these programs is to provide support for school safety and student-wellbeing. Click on a program below to learn more.
Safety Center Highlight
REGISTER NOW: 2025 SCHOOL SAFETY & WELLNESS SYMPOSIUM
August 12-13, 2025
Swinomish Casino & Lodge | Anacortes, WA
The School Safety and Wellness Center is proud to announce the return of the annual NWESD Safety Summit! Please join us for this two-day conference to unite education, behavioral health, emergency management, youth service, and public health professionals throughout the northwest Washington region. Sessions will focus on expanding awareness and implementation of best practices in school safety, threat assessment, trauma-informed services, and mental and behavioral health resources.
The NWESD School Safety and Wellness Center is committed to building networks of care among our regional schools and community-based emergency services. Come and learn, grow, and develop connections that serve to strengthen our work. Together, we can!
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