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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

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
Training scholarships available for ALA's Not on Tobacco program

The American Lung Association is excited to be able to provide training scholarships for teachers/nurses/counselors/etc. to become certified in…

October 11, 2024

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Upcoming Events

Marketing Support for Youth Mentoring Programs (4 part series!)

Nov 6 2024 | 1 - 2:30pm , Nov 20 2024 | 1 - 2:30pm , Dec 5 2024 | 1 - 2:30pm , Dec 18 2024 | 1 - 2:30pm

Join Ryshun Sampson, MENTOR Washington’s Marketing & Communications Officer, in our 2024 Marketing Mastery Series starting Wednesday, November…
Minerva Quarter 2 New User Training

Nov 7 2024 | 9am - 3pm

Thank you for your interest in Minerva 2.0 at Washington Health Care Authority. This quarterly training is designed specifically for new…
CPWI Strategic Planning Office Hours

Nov 7 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…
Strengthening Families Program 10-14 New Facilitator Training (plus Cannabis Adaptations)

Nov 5 2024 | 8:30am - Nov 7 2024 | 5pm

NOTE: Trainers will be integrating SFP 10-14+ This training will be in-person and is for SFP 10-14 new facilitators who will be working in a team…

Strengthening Families 10-14 New Facilitator Certification (Dual Certification English/Spanish)

Nov 12 2024 | 8:30am - 5pm , Nov 13 2024 | 8:30am - 5pm , Nov 14 2024 | 8:30am - 5pm

This training will be in-person and is for SFP 10-14 new facilitators who will be working in a team of three to deliver the evidence-based…
Minerva 2.0 technical support call

Nov 13 2024 | 9:05 - 10am

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…
Strengthening Families 10-14 New Facilitator Certification (Dual Certification English/Spanish)

Nov 12 2024 | 8:30am - 5pm , Nov 13 2024 | 8:30am - 5pm , Nov 14 2024 | 8:30am - 5pm

This training will be in-person and is for SFP 10-14 new facilitators who will be working in a team of three to deliver the evidence-based…
INPATIENT SMOKING CESSATION

Nov 14 2024 | 11am - 12pm

November 14, 2024, 11:00am-12:00pm PT INPATIENT SMOKING CESSATION Julie Hartzell, MSW, LCSW, UNC Tobacco Treatment Program
Hospitalizations are…

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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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