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Register today: DBHR's 2025 Coalition Leadership Institute

Registration is now open – register today to secure your spot at this year’s Coalition Leadership Institute (CLI)!

The…

April 01, 2025

Important update: 2025 Spring Youth Forum

Thank you for your patience as we considered all possible avenues for hosting this year’s Spring Youth Forum. As the tentative event date…

April 01, 2025

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

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Announcements

Don't miss early bird registration for the National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference

The National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Agency Directors will host the 38th annual NPN Conference on August 11-13, in Washington, D.C…

April 21, 2025
New resource available: Blueprint for a National Prevention Infrastructure for Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders

Mental, emotional, and behavioral (MEB) disorders, including mental illness and substance use disorders, are at the heart of several ongoing…

April 21, 2025
CADCA's National Coalition Academy: Registration is now open for cohort 2!

As the only training designed specifically for prevention coalitions, the National Coalition Academy (NCA) is the go-to program for equipping new…

April 15, 2025
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month

National Alcohol Awareness Month is observed annually in April to increase public awareness about alcohol use disorder and the adverse impacts of…

April 01, 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 continues our work to prevent overdose deaths in…

April 01, 2025
April's National Drug Take Back Day is coming up!

National Drug Take Back (NDTB) Day is coming up on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. NDTB day is a free, safe, anonymous, and…

March 27, 2025
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

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Upcoming Events

Competencies in focus: Sustainability

Apr 23 2025 | 9 - 10am

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) is excited to introduce the launch of a new monthly webinar series, Competencies in Focus.…
Learning Community Meeting - CPWI Task Order 01 - Contract Negotiations

Apr 23 2025 | 9:05am - 12pm

Please register in advance for this meeting using the link below.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing…
Mentor WA Training: Elements of Effective Practice 5th Edition

Apr 23 2025 | 10am - 1pm

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIocOCorD8rHN3WAsr-UaXedTx9ZKBYP-ud#/registration

Quick About: "The 5th…
What Do Women Want? Combatting Stigma and Developing Gender-Responsive Services for Women Who Use Drugs

Apr 23 2025 | 12 - 1pm

Washington

Women who use drugs are at disproportionate risk of exposure to HIV and HCV, inadequate healthcare access, and interpersonal violence. While harm…

Native youth health and healing

Apr 24 2025 | 10 - 11:30am

Native youth health and healing provides knowledge and support for providers serving American Indian and Alaska Native youth, families, and…
Building protection using the social development strategy series

Apr 24 2025 | 10:30am - 12pm

This five week series offers a unique interactive experience that explores how to build protection in communities, schools, and families…
Mentor WA Training: Elements of Effective Practice 5th Edition

Apr 24 2025 | 10am - 1pm

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIocOCorD8rHN3WAsr-UaXedTx9ZKBYP-ud#/registration

Quick About: "The 5th…
State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) listening sessions

Apr 24 2025 | 1 - 3:30pm

Washington

The SHIP is a long-term, system-wide plan to focus efforts on critical health issues facing Washingtonians. The SHIP describes how the Washington…

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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.

Visit the Community Library