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Updated For Our Lives toolkit available!

We have updated our For Our Lives toolkit! Same prevention messaging but a new clear style based on community feedback! Share far and wide!…

August 20, 2025

Now Available: Focus On Planners - Order by August 29th

This interactive, 20-page planner, equips teens with tools and tips for planning, achieving, and reflecting on their future goals. Planner pages…

August 19, 2025

Nominate an outstanding prevention professional today!

Are you interested in nominating someone who has made an impact in your community? The ServiceNow nomination survey for the 2025 Prevention Awards…

May 14, 2025

More DBHR announcements

Announcements

Washington Thriving-Seeking feedback on strategic plan draft five

Washington Thriving is in the final stage of their Strategic Plan. After incorporating feedback from earlier drafts, they are requesting comments…

August 28, 2025
Rural Health Transformation Program- call for ideas

The federal reconciliation bill created a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Federal funds will be available from 2026-2030.…

August 26, 2025
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Resources

Each September, the nation recognizes Suicide Prevention Awareness Month as a time to raise awareness, share with one another, and spread hope to…

August 22, 2025
International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31st

The Department of Health (DOH) will help boost local Overdose Awareness Day events by sharing them and resources through social media and partner…

August 22, 2025

REGISTER NOW! SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST)

The Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) is an innovative training offered to practitioners to provide a…

August 22, 2025
Youth Trauma Informed Care Conference

Rise and Lead: A Journey of Healing, Wellness, and Youth Leadership Conference

This free event on Friday, August 22 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. is…

August 14, 2025
New Documentary Film Event: "Juvenile: Five Stories"

Join the WA-PCJJ Racial and Ethnic Disparities Committee for a screening of the film "Juvenile: Five Stories."

The documentary features…

August 13, 2025
Comprehensive Climate Action Plan Youth Engagement Event

Please share!

The Washington Climate Partnership is inviting Washington residents ages 16-26 to discuss the new Comprehensive…

August 12, 2025

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Upcoming Events

Insights About The Opioid Crisis

Sep 3 2025 | 10am - 1pm

Health Affairs will be publishing an issue devoted to the opioid crisis this September, with articles highlighting evidence-based strategies…
SDRG Office Hours

Sep 4 2025 | 2 - 3pm

Join the Community Prevention Strategists from UW SDRG during our open virtual office hours, made possible by HCA DBHR, designed to support your…
2025 Peaks to Coast: United Opioid and Polysubstance Response Summit

Sep 4 - 5 2025

This summit provides a unique blend of educational opportunities and networking avenues for professionals dedicated to addressing opioid &…
Early Substance Misuse webinar

Sep 8 2025 | 2 - 3pm

Inside Adolescence: Substance Use Patterns, Predictions, Risk, and Resilience in the ABCD Study

In this free webinar, experts will share…

Federal Listening Sessions at the 2025 National Tribal Health Conference

Sep 8 2025

Arizona

Each year, the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) hosts several no-cost Federal Tribal Listening Sessions and Tribal Consultations at their…
TBHCE Webinar Series: Ethical Issues in the Prescription of Mental Health Medications for Non-Prescribers

Sep 9 2025 | 9 - 10am

This webinar examines the complex relationship between the personal values and ethics of the patient, the non-prescribing behavioral healthcare…
Youth Engaged Evaluation: A Session About Bringing Youth into the Circle of Evaluation

Sep 9 2025 | 12 - 1:30pm

Are you looking for youth engagement strategies that work? Join us as Allyson Kelley & Associates (AKA) presents effective…
Minerva 2.0 technical support call

Sep 10 2025 | 9:05 - 10am

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

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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