Sign-ups and registrations are moving to our NEW online portal.
With one account, you can easily register for any upcoming program, class, or training! | | |
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention
This short, online course teaches you how to recognize when someone’s at risk and apply the QPR method for support – because asking directly about suicide, although it may feel daunting at first, is a proven way to help prevent suicide.
Thursday, May 21 | 12-1:30 pm | Online | FREE
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Adult Mental Health First Aid
If a friend, co-worker, or other adult were experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis, what would you do? This proven course teaches anyone age 18+ the steps to help.
Saturday, May 30 | 9 am–4:30 pm | In-person @ Salmonberry Learning Center | FREE
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Youth Mental Health First Aid
Adults have an important role to play in supporting youth development and recognizing the signs of a mental health or substance use challenge in the teens around them. Learn how to confidently and compassionately support youth 12-18!
Wednesday, June 3| 9 am–3:30 pm | In-person @ Salmonberry Learning Center | FREE
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Adult & Infant CPR, AED, and First Aid Classes
Feel confident responding during a health emergency through this hands-on course led by our American Red Cross certified instructors!
Next class is Friday, May 29 | 9 am – 1:30 pm | In-person @ Salmonberry Learning Center | $120
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Overdose Response
Naloxone saves lives. Learn how to recognize an opioid overdose and how to use naloxone (AKA Narcan) in this brief course.
Thursday, June 25 from 9-10 am | Online | FREE
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Play & Grow Baby & Toddler Drop-In Groups
Spend time with other parents and babies for an hour of songs, playtime, and discussion with our trained facilitators. No registration needed!
Baby Group - English: Every Tuesday @ 11 am | In person | FREE
Baby Group - Spanish: Every Friday @ 11 am | Online | FREE
Toddler Group - English/Spanish: Every Tuesday @ 9:30 am | In person | FREE
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Breastfeeding Class
Learn how to get things off to a good start with your baby and overcome common challenges while breastfeeding. This casual and interactive class is led by our friendly WIC lactation specialist and open to anyone!
English | May 21 @ 1 pm | Online | FREE!
Spanish | May 21 @ 4 pm | Online | FREE!
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Rooted: Grieving & Growing Together Drop-Ins
For young people grieving the death of a parent, sibling, or close relative, it can be helpful to spend time with other youth going through similar experiences. This peer-led grief group is for youth 6-18 and their parent(s)/caregiver(s).
Next meeting is May 26 | 6-7:30 pm | In-person | FREE!
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Book a Training for your Group or Agency
Thanks to a grant from the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) we can offer Question Persuade Refer (QPR) and Mental Health First Aid trainings at no cost to local organizations through the end of September 2026! Book a training for the day, time, and location that works for your agency, and our certified facilitators will deliver a course proven to empower individuals supporting someone in need. Questions? Contact Education@UnitedGeneral.org
| | A Major Milestone for Youth Volunteerism! | | |
Since launching in 2011, teens in our Youth United: Varsity in Volunteerism (ViV) program have contributed an incredible 100,000+ volunteer hours to our community—and they’re just getting started.
As we look ahead to the program’s 15th anniversary, there’s even more to celebrate. This past school year marked a record-breaking milestone, with students logging an impressive 13,991 hours of service, the highest in ViV history! Even better, all six high schools in Skagit County are now part of this impactful program.
Through volunteering, these young people are building real-world skills, gaining confidence, and making meaningful connections—all while giving back. It’s truly a win for them and for our community.
| | ViV youth volunteering on Earth Day. | Have a project or event that could use an extra set of hands? We’d love to help connect you. Visit the ViV website to submit a volunteer opportunity. Once approved, we’ll share it with participants eager to get involved | | Students from all six high schools are invited to join ViV now and start logging volunteer hours for 2026-2027 program year. Visit our website to learn more. | | See the Person. Support the Journey. | | | | |
Mental health touches every part of life - from housing and work to relationships and community. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. That’s why May National Mental Health Awareness Month invites us to learn about mental health, share resources, and support the individuals and communities that need it most:
- Visit SAMHSA’s Find Help & Support page link to learn about treatment and recovery options. Or explore national resources and information here
- If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
| | If you’d like to take your Mental Health Month support to the next level, consider becoming trained in Youth or Adult Mental Health First Aid with us. These evidence-based courses help you gain the confidence and skills to notice when a teen or adult could use assistance and help connect them with options for further care. Learn more and sign up for a FREE course here. | | A Fund for a Brighter Future | | |
The new Help Me Grow Skagit Fund at the Skagit Community Foundation was created by donors to help families with young children access the resources of this coordinated network.
Led by the Children’s Council of Skagit County, Help Me Grow Skagit connects families with essential supports such as basic needs assistance, health care, developmental screenings, childcare navigation, and more. Find out more information and make a donation today!
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Help Me Grow Washington, in partnership with the Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, has produced a fun way for families to track their child's growth and development. Here are some of the features of the charts created for children ages 2 months through 5 years:
- Double-sided - English on one side and Spanish on the other
- Organized by milestone ages
- Includes tips for supporting growth and learning
- The charts come in two designs - food and nature!
Skagit-branded charts will be included in the newborn outreach bags that are distributed to families at Skagit Valley Hospital and Island Health through our Help Me Grow Skagit system. If you are interested, download or order a hard copy for your family by clicking the images below!
| | Take the Next Step: Move, Nourish, Thrive Rx Now Enrolling | | |
As part of our Move, Nourish, Thrive Rx program, we share recipes and resources for older adults that support sustainable eating patterns. Eligible participants receive a free membership to United Fitness Center, monthly vouchers to purchase fruits & veggies, and will take part in hands-on courses such as:
- Applying nutrition concepts to daily life
- Goal-setting
- Practicing food resource management skills
- Cooking demonstrations or hands-on cooking
| Interested in Thrive Rx? Contact Maitea.Cox@UnitedGeneral.org or call (360) 939-1833 | | Smooth-ie Sailing this Spring | | |
Looking for a quick boost of nutrition this spring? Try a refreshing Hidden Spinach smoothie with a serving of fruits and veggies in a delicious and refreshing drink that is endlessly customizable.
Download the recipe here for a tasty Hidden Spinach smoothie, and find other Registered Dietician approved beverages to quench your thirst and fuel your day here
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Fresh from the school garden, gorgeous May flowers (pictured here) went out to seasonal Concrete Farm to School Donor Bouquet Share members. Good news! There’s still time to sign up for the 8-week summer option starting in July!
A membership directly supports our high school students' summer program while providing you with bouquets of fresh, local flowers.
See the schedule and all the options for delivery locations here.
| | June Nature Walks in Burlington! | |
The sound of the water rushing by and the feeling of a warm breeze through the leafy cottonwood trees – this is an ideal time to get outside at Skagit River Park! Join us for guided walks each Wednesday in June from 10-11 am on the Burlington Dike Trail.
Our walks are especially geared toward adults aged 55+. We focus on gentle movement, social connection, and soaking up the benefits of the outdoors. Register here for the June nature walk series today!
Did you catch the article about Nature Rx on the front page of the Skagit Valley Herald!?! Read it here.
| | | Hiking Adventure Starts May 29 | | |
There are reasons why over 200 teams have already claimed their spot in this year's summer adventure: new trails, great fun, time with friends & family, just to name a few! Join the excitement—find a hiking buddy, register your team, and prepare for a summer of fun. The first hike begins May 29th, so register now!
“Being on a Trek for Treasure team introduced me to new and beautiful hikes, and got me out in nature with my family. We look forward to it every year.” - 2025 Trek for Treasure participant
| | | Prevention as Health Care | What do you think of when you hear the word "prevention" - wearing a seatbelt, getting a mammogram, or throwing out that lumpy rug you keep tripping on in your hallway? In the field of community health, prevention is all those activities and more! | | | Broadly, prevention includes actions, interventions, or strategies designed to avoid injury, illness, or disease, or limit its impact. By using science, local data, and thoughtful strategies to design our programs, we help to keep people healthier and decrease the need for costly interventions down the line. Because knowledge and actions at key points throughout the lifespan can help people feel their best and reach their potential, which are central to our goal of Building Healthier Communities as a public hospital district. | | Catch Us Out and About This Spring & Summer! | | Through Fred Meyer Community Rewards, you can link your card to United General District 304 and help support our programs just by shopping. Link your card in person on your next visit, or click here to do it online. Funds support classes, trainings, and programs in our community at no cost to you! | | | | |
United General District 304 offers more than 50 programs promoting health & wellbeing at every stage of life. | | | | |
