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News from HCA’s Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

The DCA scholarship has been paused!

The Dedicated Cannabis Account (DCA) scholarship was established to provide registration fees to prevention providers. Unfortunately, at this time…

March 07, 2025

Workforce survey: Calling all CPWI coordinators and SAPs

The CPWI workforce survey was created by the CPWI Workforce Subcommittee as the first-ever baseline survey for CPWI coalition…

February 28, 2025

HCA's substance use prevention and mental health promotion services FOA is now open!

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is proud to release a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for organizations interested in…

February 03, 2025

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Announcements

Prevention spotlight: Soap Lake Prevention Coalition and Quincy Partnership for Youth

The amazing work of two Grant County CPWI coalitions - Soap Lake Prevention Coalition and Quincy Partnership for Youth - was…

March 04, 2025
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Nearly half of adults in Washington gamble, and most can do so in a fun, responsible way. But for others, gambling is a behavior they struggle to…

March 01, 2025
Retail alcohol product placement rulemaking is open!

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) is hosting two public stakeholder feedback sessions as part of its rulemaking on alcohol…

February 27, 2025
Eating Disorders Awareness Week is February 24 to March 2!

Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is an annual campaign to educate the public about eating disorders and provide hope and visibility to…

February 04, 2025

NativeAIR: NIAAA's new resource for tribal leaders

Developed by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) in partnership with scientific experts with extensive experience…

January 30, 2025
Early registration is open for this year's virtual Psychosis CARE Conference!

The Washington State Health Care Authority is excited to announce the return of the Psychosis CARE virtual conference for its third year! This two…

January 30, 2025
Washington Poison Center's annual poster contest

It’s time to put your creativity to the test! Washington Poison Center and Seattle Children’s Hospital are inviting students from…

January 28, 2025
2025 Washington Traffic Safety Summit call for proposals!

The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are pleased to announce a call for…

January 27, 2025

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Upcoming Events

CPWI Strategic Planning Office Hours

Mar 18 2025 | 9 - 11am

Join the Community Prevention Strategists from UW SDRG during our open virtual office hours, made possible by HCA DBHR, designed to support your…
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS): Understanding an Emerging Public Health Challenge

Mar 19 2025 | 12 - 1pm

Washington

This webinar, presented by Ethan Russo, MD, and co-sponsored by the UW Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute's Cannabis Education &…
Leveraging systems change for substance misuse prevention series

Mar 19 2025 | 1 - 2:30pm

This six week, enhanced prevention learning series (EPLS) offers an interactive experience for participants to explore the role of…
Guiding Good Choices New Facilitator Training (In-Person)

Mar 21 2025 | 8:30am - 5pm

WSU Extension is offering a new facilitator training for Guiding Good Choices (GGC). The training is for three days and attendees MUST be able to…

SAPST

Mar 18 - 21 2025

Washington

SPF (Strategic Prevention Framework) Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) introduces the fundamentals of substance misuse…
Guiding Good Choices New Facilitator Training (In-Person)

Mar 22 2025 | 8:30am - 5pm

WSU Extension is offering a new facilitator training for Guiding Good Choices (GGC). The training is for three days and attendees MUST be able to…
Guiding Good Choices New Facilitator Training (In-Person)

Mar 23 2025 | 8:30am - 5pm

WSU Extension is offering a new facilitator training for Guiding Good Choices (GGC). The training is for three days and attendees MUST be able to…
Minerva 2.0 technical support call

Mar 25 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…

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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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