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Spring Youth Forum scholarship applications now available

Greetings,

Calling all Youth teams from across Washington to join us for the 2026 Washington State…

March 17, 2026

Starts with One Feedback Survey

The Starts with One campaign is gathering coalition feedback to help shape future campaign materials and resources. Last year, the campaign was…

March 13, 2026

Prepare for National Drug Take Back Day with resources from the Starts with One campaign

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 25. Join us for a webinar, Monday, March 16 at 11:00 a.m. to learn how to promote Take…

March 09, 2026

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Announcements

Save the date: National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference September 29-30

Save the date for the 2026 National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference

We invite you to join us for the 2026 National Prevention Network…

March 17, 2026
Washington’s First Teen-Led Mental Health Summit!

Washington’s First Teen-Led Mental Health Summit is a student-driven and action-oriented event rewriting the typical narrative in the…

March 12, 2026
Substance Misuse and a Roll of the Dice

Young people are more likely to develop gambling problems than adults. Those who start gambling early are more likely to become addicted as they…

March 11, 2026
Navigating the Alphabet Soup of Prevention

By Steve Miller, CPS

When you walked into your first prevention meeting, you may have experienced it. The agenda looked promising. The…

March 11, 2026

Announcing the Science of Relationships conference

The Science of Relationships is an engaging gathering of professionals focused on strengthening protective factors for youth through connection…

March 11, 2026
MHA shares planning guide for Mental Health Month in May

May is Mental Health Awareness month. The 2026 Mental Health Month Planning Guide by Mental Health America (MHA) is now available in English…

March 10, 2026
Ask, Listen, Learn curriculum now featuring mental health materials

Ask, Listen, Learn is excited to share new curriculum and youth-engagement activities centering on mental health, tailored for youth ages 9-13.…

March 10, 2026
Save the date: CCSAP Annual Conference

Washington’s College Coalition on Substance misuse, Advocacy, and Prevention (CCSAP)’s annual conference and professional development meeting will…

March 09, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Extending the Behavioral Health Workforce Series

Mar 17 2026 | 10 - 11am

Beginning in January, the Workforce Solutions Partnership will be launching a four-part webinar series titled Extending the Behavioral Health…
Leading change with H.O.P.E.

Mar 18 2026 | 10 - 11am

Change is no longer an occasional disruption — it’s now a constant reality. Yet despite decades of change management frameworks, research…
Beyond Programs: How Third Spaces Strengthen Community Connection and Prevention

Mar 18 2026 | 10 - 11am

Community connection is a powerful protective factor, yet many communities are experiencing increased social isolation, loneliness, and a loss of…
How to Apply for your CPP Credential

Mar 18 2026 | 2 - 3pm

Prevention Specialist Certification Board of Washington (PSCBW) is hosting a webinar "How to Apply for your CPP Credential" on Wednesday March 18…

SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (RMPHTC - Virtual)

Mar 19 2026 | 9 - 11am

The SPF Application for Prevention Success Training is being hosted online/virtually from March 5-26, 2026, hosted by Rocky Mountain Public Health…
Rolling the Dice on Our Future: Addressing the Youth Gambling Epidemic

Mar 19 2026 | 10 - 11:30am

While gambling is traditionally seen as an adult activity, younger audiences are now engrossed by easy-to-access digital gambling and gambling-…
TopCon: a commercial tobacco prevention conference

Mar 18 - 19 2026

This national conference, taking place for the fourth time, features emerging topics in commercial tobacco prevention with some sessions focusing…
Results-Based Accountability for Program Planning and Evaluation (Part 1)

Mar 20 2026 | 11am - 12:30pm

Join Ashley Beck, Ph.D., for an engaging two-part series on the fundamentals of Results-Based Accountability (RBA) as a practical, shared language…

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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