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WA survey shows shifting cannabis trends: higher use, higher perceived risks

The Young Adult Health Survey is administered by a collaborative effort including the UW Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences…

October 20, 2025

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

More DBHR announcements

Announcements

A message from Office of Tribal Affairs, celebrating Native American Heritage month

This November, Office of Tribal Affairs (OTA) proudly celebrates Native American Heritage Month. It is a time to honor the history, cultures, and…

October 24, 2025
Join the Great American Smokeout

The American Cancer Society sponsors the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November (November 20), challenging those who…

October 24, 2025
Northwest PTTC announces needs assessment listening sessions

The Northwest PTTC offers free training and technical assistance to build the skills of the prevention workforce in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and…

October 23, 2025
Pierce County Human Services releases RFPs for behavioral health services

Behavioral Health Partners and Stakeholders,

Pierce County Human Services has released several Requests for Proposals for behavioral…

October 21, 2025

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
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
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
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

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Upcoming Events

Skill-development: Monitoring effectiveness, outcomes, and impact

Nov 6 2025 | 10am - 1pm

What Happens When we FOCUS on Tiered Care Coordination for Families?

Elevate your practice and make a meaningful…
Collaborative safety planning

Nov 6 2025 | 9:30am - 1:30pm

Collaborative safety planning is an essential tool in suicide care. It provides a structured approach to help individuals identify warning signs,…
Minerva Quarter 2 New User Training (Day 1)

Nov 6 2025 | 9:05am - 4pm

Thank you for your interest in Minerva 2.0 at Washington State Health Care Authority. This quarterly training is designed specifically for…
Minerva Quarter 2 New User Training (Day 2)

Nov 7 2025 | 9:05am - 2:30pm

Thank you for your interest in Minerva 2.0 at Washington State Health Care Authority. This quarterly training is designed specifically for…

Minerva 2.0 technical support call

Nov 12 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…
Collaborative safety planning

Nov 12 2025 | 6 - 10am

Collaborative safety planning is an essential tool in suicide care. It provides a structured approach to help individuals identify warning signs,…
Building community connections for suicide prevention: The teal and purple picnic

Nov 12 2025 | 11am - 12pm

This presentation will highlight Stilwell, Oklahoma’s Second Annual Teal and Purple Picnic, organized by Lakin Girdner as part of her work on the…
Prevention Power Session: Connect, Collaborate, Create

Nov 12 2025 | 10am - 12:30pm

We know that a strong coalition thrives—bringing together members with unique strengths, experiences, and talents united by a shared goal. Yet, we…

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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