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News from HCA’s Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

New! Focus On goals planner

The Focus On underage drinking prevention campaign produced a new interactive planner that will support…

September 25, 2025

Drug Take Back Day promotion webinar next week!

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 25. Join us for a webinar, Tuesday, September 30, at 11:00 a.m., to learn how to…

September 23, 2025

DBHR awards community-based organizations funding for youth substance use prevention and mental health promotion

The Washington State Health Care Authority’s Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is happy to announce the following organizations as…

September 23, 2025

More DBHR announcements

Announcements

Announcing the 2025 HIDTA Prevention Summit

HIDTA is putting on a Virtual Prevention Summit FREE of charge that will be held on October 29th from 5:30am–2:00pm…

October 09, 2025
NW PTTC publishes community activated prevention research briefs

Community activated prevention mobilizes diverse sectors of the community to engage in science-based approaches to prevention by assessing and…

October 01, 2025
Available now: 2025 State of Mental Health in America

The 2025 State of Mental Health in America Report is here!

Released today, Mental Health America is pleased to share our 2025 State of…

October 01, 2025
Northwest Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Collaborative (NW ROTAC) funding sunsets

Thank you for your continued interest in the Northwest Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Collaborative (NW ROTAC). Since 2022, we’ve been honored…

September 26, 2025

Native & Strong Lifeline expands access with text and chat

The Native & Strong Lifeline, Washington’s suicide-prevention, crisis, and help line for all Native and Indigenous people in the state, now…

September 26, 2025
SAMHSA releases strategic priorities

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) outlined updated strategic priorities in a new report. Through these…

September 25, 2025
DOH invites you to join the Youth Friendly Care Network

Youth-serving medical and behavioral health providers and professionals are invited to join DOH’s Youth Friendly Care Network. …

September 25, 2025
Red Ribbon Week is October 23-31

National Red Ribbon Week is observed annually, October 23-31, to highlight the importance of living a drug-free life. During this week,…

September 25, 2025

More announcements

Upcoming Events

Clearing the Air: Understanding and Addressing Youth Vaping

Oct 14 2025 | 9 - 11am

Washington

Over the past decade, youth vaping has surged to become the most common form of nicotine and cannabis use among teens. Devices are now smaller,…
Competencies in Focus: Readiness

Oct 15 2025 | 10 - 11am

Coalition readiness is an ever-changing factor that shapes how effectively coalitions can meet community needs. It reflects member motivation,…
Building resiliency in urban American Indian youth

Oct 15 2025 | 11am - 12pm

This webinar will highlight approaches to suicide prevention through culture and take a look at how the Phoenix Indian Center and…
CADCA's Drug-Free Kids Campaign Awards Dinner

Oct 16 2025 | 6 - 8pm

Maryland

The Drug-Free Kids Campaign is a reminder of the incredible strides we have made together, and it provides an opportunity to acknowledge the…

National Native No Harm Summit

Oct 14 - 16 2025

Minnesota

2025 National Native No Harm Summit registration is open!

Join us for the 13th Annual National Native Harm Reduction Summit October 14–16…
Connections in Prevention

Oct 16 - 17 2025

Illinois

The Connections in Prevention Conference returns to the Marriott Chicago Naperville on October 16-17, 2025. This year's event promises to be our…
2025 Mental Health America Conference

Oct 16 - 17 2025

This year's conference focuses on collaboration to meet the mental health needs of individuals and communities. Share success stories and learn…
Prevention gone wrong: What we've learned the hard way

Oct 20 2025 | 6 - 7:30am

We invite you to join the special international webinar inspired by the new book Prevention Gone Wrong: The Do’s, Don’ts, and the Common-…

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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