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DH has a new website, and we’d love for you to see it. Start with the page dedicated to DH founder, Jim Desautel.  Jim brought joy, passion, humor and truth-telling to everything he did. We are who we are as an agency because of who he was, the beliefs he held, the vision he had, and how he brought it all to life.  Learn more about Jim’s extraordinary life and legacy–from his early years on the Colville Reservation to his decades in broadcast journalism to the founding of DH: https://lnkd.in/gMyPSz65

It’s National Prevention Week, dedicated to those working to prevent substance misuse and promote positive mental health. When it comes to opioids like fentanyl, sharing information with young people is key to prevention. The Friends for Life fentanyl and naloxone education campaign includes prevention resources for middle and high school students, available to download anytime. Learn more about Friends for Life, created with our clients Washington State Health Care Authority, and available resources at WAFriendsforLife.com.

Andrei Mylroie (left) and Marc Berger, two DH leaders, just got home from South Korea, where they were part of a trade delegation with Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Greater Seattle Partners. Andrei and Marc found people and business partners in South Korea who were ambitious, gracious and inspiring. And they gained deeper perspective about the importance of Seattle’s business and governmental relationships there, along with South Korea’s place on the world stage. 🇺🇸🇰🇷

Stigma about substance use and addiction can affect the mental health of people living with addiction, and of people who care about them. But we can help undo stigma by changing the stories we tell. Dakota Ford, a member of the Spokane Tribe of Indians, is helping to change the story about addiction, treatment and recovery. He’s a participant of For Our Lives, a fentanyl-overdose prevention campaign created by Native people in Washington, the Washington State Health Care Authority, and DH. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we invite you to hear more from Dakota and others at ForNativeLives.org/stigma.

In a gathering at our Seattle office, we celebrated and learned from the hard work of Pacific Islander Community Association of WA, Oceania Northwest, Lōkejlat Leluwa Wotje Club, and Voice of South Pacific, our amazing friends and partners in the Washington State Department of Health Community-Driven Outreach initiative. Thank you for sharing with us and for your leadership and work to keep Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities in Washington healthy and safe!

The 50th anniversary of Expo ’74 starts Saturday in Spokane! Spokane dreamed big to make Expo ’74 happen, becoming the smallest city to host the World’s Fair. Now, it’s time to dream big again as we embark on a two-month-long jubilee. More than 100 community events will celebrate culture, history and the environment. DH is among many partners supporting this milestone event, alongside Visit Spokane, Spokane Parks & Recreation, Riverfront Spokane, Downtown Spokane Partnership, City of Spokane, Spokane County, Washington Trust Bank, Garco Construction, Inc., KHQ-TV and so many more. We loved getting to adapt Treatment's beautiful 50th anniversary brand into designed pieces for Riverfront Park. Check out the event calendar:  https://lnkd.in/gmYWHkfQ

There’s nothing like a visitor who sticks around too long. Thanks to AAF Spokane for seeing the humor in our Smoke Sticks Around animated and print ads. This work, created for Clean Air Methow, helps Okanogan County residents improve air quality through safer burning practices (or alternatives to burning). Nina Jose, an incredible Seattle-based animator, helped us create the spot.

Jim would have loved the serene setting on the beautiful Spokane River where family, friends and colleagues gathered at the Ruby River Inn to celebrate his life and reflect on his legacy. The speakers who shared heartfelt stories and memories — Jeff Stafford, Barb Richey, Judy Cole, Joyce Cameron, Phil Haugen and Mark Rypien — painted a picture of Jim's wisdom, humor and generosity of spirit. As we move forward, we will continue to hold close the lessons Jim taught us through the life he lived so well, lessons about dreaming big, working hard, and having fun with the people you care about. 

It was so great to connect with all the talented vendors, freelancers and collaborators who stopped by our Seattle office for the Stop By, Collaborate & Listen happy hour! The exciting work you do fuels us. We are thrilled to host again next week at our Spokane office to connect with our creative friends east of the mountains.

The Move Over, Slow Down campaign uses a retro video game concept to help protect roadside workers in emergency work zones. It encourages drivers to move over a lane or slow down when they see lights or hear signals. Thank you to AAF Spokane for recognizing this work, and thanks to our clients at the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and to our talented animation partner Darrien Mack. #TogetherWeGetThere #JuntosPorUnCaminoMasSeguro