February 2, 2026 2:50 a.m. 

Adapt Integrated Health Care’s Prevention and Education program has announced the return of Art of Prevention.

An Adapt release said it is an annual youth art contest centered on prevention, creativity and youth voices.

The Art of Prevention provides Douglas County youth with an opportunity to explore topics such as substance misuse, suicide and self-harm, problem gambling or gaming, and resilience through artwork using the medium of their choice. For many young people, art offers a meaningful way to express thoughts and emotions that can be difficult to put into words. The artwork created through this contest not only supports personal reflection and healing but also helps spark conversations and spreads prevention messages throughout schools, families, and the broader community.

Youth in grades 6-12 who live or attend school in Douglas County are eligible to participate and may submit up to three pieces of original artwork. Submissions also must include a clear prevention or resilience-focused message and be received by the contest deadline of April 10th to be eligible for judging. Gift card prizes will be awarded for first, second and their place, based on creativity and the strength of the prevention message.

All submitted artwork will be showcased at the Art of Prevention Art Show on Wednesday, May 13th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Winston Community Center.

Get more information on the prevention page at: www.adaptoregon.org