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Join an upcoming discussion to inform Washington's prenatal through age 25 (P-25) behavioral health strategic plan

Join the Health Care Authority's P-25 Section at its upcoming discussion and advisory groups meetings to inform the development of a strategic…

March 18, 2025

The DCA scholarship has been paused!

The Dedicated Cannabis Account (DCA) scholarship was established to provide registration fees to prevention providers. Unfortunately, at this time…

March 07, 2025

Workforce survey: Calling all CPWI coordinators and SAPs

The CPWI workforce survey was created by the CPWI Workforce Subcommittee as the first-ever baseline survey for CPWI coalition…

February 28, 2025

More DBHR announcements

Announcements

2025 DFC funding opportunities

The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released two 2025 notice of…

March 21, 2025
Share your feedback on the Friends for Life campaign

The Friends for Life campaign team wants to hear from you! As Health Care Authority (HCA) continues our work to prevent overdose deaths in…

March 18, 2025
Monday, April 14 webinar: New Friends for Life overdose prevention materials and Take Back Day resources

The Friends for Life and Starts with One overdose and opioid misuse prevention campaigns are hosting a joint webinar on Monday, April 14, 2025, 11…

March 18, 2025
Prevention spotlight: Soap Lake Prevention Coalition and Quincy Partnership for Youth

The amazing work of two Grant County CPWI coalitions - Soap Lake Prevention Coalition and Quincy Partnership for Youth - was…

March 04, 2025

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Nearly half of adults in Washington gamble, and most can do so in a fun, responsible way. But for others, gambling is a behavior they struggle to…

March 01, 2025
Retail alcohol product placement rulemaking is open!

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) is hosting two public stakeholder feedback sessions as part of its rulemaking on alcohol…

February 27, 2025
Eating Disorders Awareness Week is February 24 to March 2!

Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is an annual campaign to educate the public about eating disorders and provide hope and visibility to…

February 04, 2025
NativeAIR: NIAAA's new resource for tribal leaders

Developed by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) in partnership with scientific experts with extensive experience…

January 30, 2025

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Upcoming Events

Minerva 2.0 technical support call

Mar 25 2025 | 1:05 - 2pm

Call information
Join us for a Minerva 2.0 technical assistance/support call for Minerva 2.0 users (CPWI, CBO and project…
Learning Community Meeting

Mar 26 2025 | 9:05am - 12pm

Save the date!

Registration is coming soon and required for this Zoom-based meeting.
Leveraging systems change for substance misuse prevention series

Mar 26 2025 | 1 - 2:30pm

This six week, enhanced prevention learning series (EPLS) offers an interactive experience for participants to explore the role of…
Prevention and parenting across the lifespan series (3/3): Equipping college students

Mar 27 2025 | 11am - 12pm

The prevention and parenting across the lifespan webinar series will highlight programs, research, and resources available to support caregivers…

Understanding & Overcoming Barriers to Use of Nicotine Cessation Resources

Apr 1 2025 | 3:30 - 4:30pm

Understanding & Overcoming Barriers to Use of Nicotine Cessation Resources Tuesday April 1, 2025 3:30 – 4:30 PM Pacific

Speakers:…
Understanding & Overcoming Barriers to Use of Nicotine Cessation Resources

Apr 1 2025 | 3:30 - 4:30pm

Speakers: Michelle Strait, MPH, MSW (she/her) Research Coordinator, University of Washington Health Promotion Research Center Jeff Harris, MD, MPH…
Leveraging systems change for substance misuse prevention series

Apr 2 2025 | 1 - 2:30pm

This six week, enhanced prevention learning series (EPLS) offers an interactive experience for participants to explore the role of…
CPWI Strategic Planning Office Hours

Apr 3 2025 | 2 - 4pm

Join the Community Prevention Strategists from UW SDRG during our open virtual office hours, made possible by HCA DBHR, designed to support your…

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Community Library

The Athena Forum’s Community Library makes various prevention resources readily available for use by substance use disorder prevention and mental health promotion professionals and volunteers statewide. The Community Library is comprised of handouts, templates, risk profiles, publications, brochures, guidance, and reference tools. Providers can also use this shared space to upload coalition-developed publications, such as newsletters, and earned media that highlights local work.

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