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Over the past year, the Washington State Health Care Authority's (HCA) Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) prevention staff have…

November 05, 2024

Reminder: The required effective implementation training for CPWI providers is next week!

Are you registered for next week's effective implementation training?

The next training in the CPWI strategic planning series will focus on…

October 03, 2024

Intensive technical assistance for CPWI providers

The Washington State Health Care Authority's (HCA) Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) is excited to announce that intensive…

October 02, 2024

More DBHR announcements

Announcements

Don't miss the Asia-Pacific Society for Prevention Research's launch event!

The inaugural Asia-Pacific Society for Prevention Research (APSPR) conference, will be a hybrid event, with in-person options in Brisbane and…

November 18, 2024
Share your expertise at the 2025 WA Behavioral Healthcare Conference!

The Washington Council for Behavioral Health invites you to submit a proposal to present at the 35th annual Washington Behavioral Healthcare…

November 01, 2024
Washington is the focus of a new study on young adults and alcohol - we need your help to recruit volunteers!

During the pandemic, many states relaxed alcohol sales policies, including allowing more home delivery of alcohol. This might open the door to…

November 01, 2024
New feature in Minerva 2.0: Staff members/Tribal prevention staff

Exciting news! The Staff Members/Tribal Prevention Staff page is now live in Minerva 2.0 for all users!

A staff member or tribal…

October 28, 2024

Connect mental health patients to services while earning funding!

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) along with all five Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) in Washington have partnered to…

October 17, 2024
New feature in Minerva 2.0: Activity series

A new feature, Activity Series, is now available in Minerva 2.0 for select accounts. The feature has been added to accounts that deliver a…

October 16, 2024
Your feedback matters! Take NW PTTC's needs assessment survey today!

The Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (NW PTTC) is conducting a training and technical assistance needs assessment (via…

October 16, 2024
October is Substance Use Prevention Month!

As we observe Substance Use Prevention Month this October, we are reminded of the importance of taking proactive steps to prevent substance misuse…

October 15, 2024

More announcements

Upcoming Events

SUD family navigator training

Nov 18 2024 | 9am - Nov 21 2024 | 1pm

Support your loved ones living with substance use disorder (SUD). This training helps parents, family members, and caregivers learn how to support…
Mentor Learning Series: All Brains Welcome: Neurodiversity & Mentoring

Nov 21 2024 | 12 - 1:30pm

Has your mentoring program ever served a child whose brain just worked differently? Born out of the autism rights movement, neurodiversity is the…
Minerva 2.0 technical support call

Nov 26 2024 | 1:05 - 2pm

Join us for a Minerva 2.0 technical assistance/support call for Minerva 2.0 users (CPWI, CBO and project providers, and tribe and urban Indian…
Talking cannabis: A deeper dive into legislative systems and policy analysis

Nov 26 2024 | 1 - 2:15pm

In this session, the learning objectives are:

Identify ways to educate community members and decision makers to support…

Mentor Learning Series: Empowering Mentees: Practical Approaches to Manage Anxiety in Youth

Dec 4 2024 | 12 - 1pm

Dr. Werntz will describe the important role that anxiety plays in our lives, and how it can make life more challenging. Mentors will learn the…
SUD family navigator training

Dec 2 2024 | 9am - Dec 5 2024 | 1pm

Support your loved ones living with substance use disorder (SUD). This training helps parents, family members, and caregivers learn how to support…
Marketing support for youth programs series (2/4)

Dec 5 2024 | 1 - 2:30pm

Join Ryshun Sampson, MENTOR Washington’s Marketing & Communications Officer, in our 2024 Marketing Mastery Series starting Wednesday, November…
CPWI Strategic Planning Office Hours

Dec 5 2024 | 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…

More events

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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