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News from HCA’s Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

Welcome DCA, MHPP & SOR Community-Based Organization Grantees!

The Washington State Health Care Authority Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is excited to welcome Dedicated Cannabis Account (DCA),…

December 19, 2025

Communities Talk Event News

We are nearing the next cycle of Communities Talk!

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will…

December 19, 2025

Seeking volunteers for the 2026 Prevention Awards of Excellence Review Team

Each year, the Prevention Awards of Excellence recognizes outstanding prevention professionals, community members, youth, and coalitions…

December 05, 2025

More DBHR announcements

Announcements

Now available: CADCA Youth Advocacy Toolkit

CADCA's new Youth Advocacy Toolkit guides young leaders through government, legislation, and advocacy steps. Learn how to engage effectively at…

December 12, 2025
2026 Tribal Public Health Webinar Series

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is excited to announce the 2026 Tribal Public Health Webinar Series! This series is part of an ongoing…

December 12, 2025
Prevention Leaders Masterclass

A new cohort for the Prevention Leaders Masterclass, by Prevention Leaders Network, begins February 2026.

This training is a six-…

December 12, 2025
Save the date: 2026 Connections in Prevention Conference

Hosted by Prevention First, the Connections in Prevention Conference brings together the prevention field to strengthen our collective efforts,…

December 08, 2025

ADAI summer internship program

ADAI is launching a new summer internship program for UW undergraduates in Seattle, WA interested in working in substance use/addictions,…

December 08, 2025
Registration open for January National Coalition Academy virtual cohort by CADCA

CADCA has added an additional cohort to the virtual series of National Coalition Academy (NCA).

Building and sustaining a coalition…

November 25, 2025
HearMeWA Youth Advisory Group recruitment

The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting members for the HearMeWA Youth Advisory Group. The purpose of the HearMeWA…

November 21, 2025
Community spotlight: Wahkiakum Community Network announces new logo

At the September Wahkiakum Community Network meeting, the coalition agreed to change their coalition logo to a student created logo following a…

November 18, 2025

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Upcoming Events

Minerva 2.0 technical support call

Dec 23 2025 | 1:05 - 2pm

Call information
Join us for a Minerva 2.0 technical assistance/support call for Minerva 2.0 users (CPWI, CBO and project…
Indian Health 101

Jan 8 2026 | 8 - 9am

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is excited to announce the 2026 Tribal Public Health Webinar Series! This series is part of an ongoing…
Empowering Our Youth to Be Vape Free

Jan 13 2026 | 12 - 1pm

Nationwide health data shows that e-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among youth, as marketing campaigns, social influences,…
Carry On: Preventing Veteran Suicide and Substance Misuse

Jan 14 2026 | 10 - 11:30am

This training equips providers with the skills to identify and address substance misuse and suicide risk among veterans. It covers veteran-…

Becoming and Maintaining Prevention Certification

Jan 21 2026 | 2 - 3pm

Becoming and Maintaining Prevention Certification
Integrating substance use treatment into integrated care settings

Jan 22 2026 | 9 - 10am

Presenter: Anthony Fleg, MD, MPH

Patients diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD) frequently encounter stigma in their personal lives…
Youth Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment Training (YSBIRT) Part 2

Jan 27 2026 | 1 - 2:30pm

The evidenced based approach helps professionals working with youth identify, reduce, and prevent problematic substance use through early…
January 2026 Prevention Provider Meeting (Required)

Jan 28 2026 | 9:05am - 12:05pm

Registration required.

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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