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New For Our Lives Website

Increasing campaign awareness and connection with a refreshed website.

For Our Lives is a Native storytelling…

October 05, 2026

Free CRAFT Implementation Training for SUD providers

Health Care Authority (HCA) is offering a free CRAFT Implementation Training for SUD providers and mental health professionals interested in…

September 23, 2026

Procurement Opportunity for As-Needed Behavioral Health & Recovery Training and/or Services Convenience Pool

HCA’s is looking for individuals and organizations that want to provide training, speaking and conference type services!

The Request for…

September 22, 2026

More DBHR announcements

Announcements

Talk. They Hear You. campaign update

SAMHSA's Talk. They Hear You. campaign has received updates we're pleased to share with prevention partners.
The Campaign Network How…

September 30, 2026
You're invited: Strategies to reach the last U.S. seat belt use holdouts

You’re invited to participate in a one-hour virtual workshop to provide feedback on new resources designed to reach the last of the U.S. seat belt…

September 25, 2026
WTSC Advisory Council Membership Opportunity – Trucking Safety and Education

The Washington Traffic Safety Commission is seeking a member of the general public to serve on the new Trucking Safety and Education Council (TSEC…

September 23, 2026
A new Alcohol Policy Surveillance Platform is now available from the Alcohol Action Network

A new Alcohol Policy Surveillance Platform is now available from the Alcohol Action Network.
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September 23, 2026

ADAI publishes blog on Kratom and 7-OH

The University of Washington Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI) has published a blog discussing kratom and 7-OH.

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September 23, 2026
YCCTPP Community and Priority Populations Grant Update

The Youth Cannabis and Commercial Tobacco Prevention Program (YCCTPP) is temporarily pausing the release of the Community and Priority Populations…

September 17, 2026
New Funding Opportunity: Department of Health - YCCTPP Community and Priority Population Grant

New Funding Opportunity Department of Health - YCCTPP Community and Priority Population Grant
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is…

September 03, 2026
SUD Family Education Sessions by Washington State Community Connectors

Are you a parent, caregiver, or family member supporting a loved one impacted by addiction? Free Substance Use Disorder education sessions are…

August 25, 2026

More announcements

Upcoming Events

Sesión de opinión sobre la campaña de prevención para jóvenes (organizaciones que trabajan con jóvenes y adultos jóvenes en comunidades hispanohablantes)

Oct 6 2026 | 12 - 1pm

HCA está colaborando con su agencia creativa, DH, para desarrollar una campaña renovada a nivel estatal centrada en la prevención del consumo de…
Youth Prevention Campaign Listening Session (Partners serving youth/young adults in English-speaking communities)

Oct 6 2026 | 4 - 5pm

HCA is partnering with its creative agency, DH, to develop a revamped statewide campaign focused on substance use prevention—specifically alcohol…
Youth Prevention Campaign Listening Session (Partners serving youth/young adults in English-speaking communities)

Oct 7 2026 | 12 - 1pm

HCA is partnering with its creative agency, DH, to develop a revamped statewide campaign focused on substance use prevention—specifically alcohol…
Kratom & 7-OH: What are they? Why do people use them? What are other options?

Oct 7 2026 | 1 - 2pm

Washington

Join the ADAI Center for Community-Engaged Drug Education, Epidemiology & Research (CEDEER) on October 7 (1-2pm PT) for this informative…

Data Sovereignty & Evaluation

Oct 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…
Youth Prevention Campaign Listening Session (Partners serving youth/young adults in English-speaking communities)

Oct 8 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30am

HCA is partnering with its creative agency, DH, to develop a revamped statewide campaign focused on substance use prevention—specifically alcohol…
Youth Prevention Campaign Listening Session (Tribal Prevention Professionals and Partners)

Oct 8 2026 | 12 - 1pm

HCA is partnering with its creative agency, DH, to develop a revamped statewide campaign focused on substance use prevention—specifically alcohol…
POSTPONED: Strategic Planning: Data Book Training

Oct 8 2026 | 1 - 4:30pm

Please note, this training is cancelled and being rescheduled to a later date.
Please reach out to your HCA Prevention System Manager for more…

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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