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HCA recruiting DBHR positions

HCA is recruiting vacant positions within the Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery (DBHR). Positions include a Prevention System Manager,…

October 27, 2026

DBHR recruits Prevention Fellows

We are recruiting for Cohort 14 of the DBHR-WSU Prevention Fellowship! The Fellowship is a unique opportunity to participate in state government…

October 26, 2026

National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 24

Every year, Washingtonians return thousands of pounds of medication at designated take back sites during National Drug Take Back Day. Since…

October 09, 2026

More DBHR announcements

Announcements

Liquor and Cannabis Board Fall 2026 Topics and Trends published

The LCB's quarterly newsletter, Topics and Trends, is now live with the Fall 2026 Cannabis Edition on Medium.

This issue of Topics…

October 27, 2026
ToPCon Call for Presentations

This national conference takes place January 26-27, 2027 and features emerging topics in commercial tobacco prevention along with a separate day…

October 26, 2026
SAMHSA publishes Substance Use Prevention Workforce Report

Delivering substance use prevention via a skilled workforce offers a cost-effective, lifesaving way to avoid the devastating, costly consequences…

October 16, 2026
CADCA's National Coalition Academy is back!

CADCA's National Coalition Academy™ (NCA) is back! Built specifically for prevention coalitions, the NCA™ is a training opportunity that gives new…

October 16, 2026

NW HIDTA funding opportunity

Northwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area has published a request for prevention proposals, due December 11, 2026.

The purpose…

October 15, 2026
The New Foundations of Prevention Science and the Strategic Prevention Framework is Now Available!

The Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network (PTTC) is excited to announce that the updated version of PTTC's pre-SAPST course,…

October 13, 2026
Northwest Prevention Workforce Needs Assessment

The Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center is assessing training and technical needs of the prevention workforce. If you're involved in…

October 12, 2026
Register for NICWA's 45th Annual Protecting Our Children Conference

Register now for NICWA's 45th Annual Protecting Our Children Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 4–7, 2027. Our multiday conference is…

October 12, 2026

More announcements

Upcoming Events

Ethics in the Substance Use Disorder Prevention Field (Part 2)

Nov 3 2026 | 10 - 11:30am

The goal of this interactive training is to help substance use disorder prevention practitioners make ethical choices in their field and practice…
Preventing Impaired Driving Among Young Adults

Nov 4 2026 | 12 - 1pm

This session will provide participants with an update on the current research and public health approaches to reduce impaired driving among young…
Building Protection Using the Social Development Strategy (SDS)

Nov 5 2026 | 12:30 - 2pm

This 5-week series offers a unique interactive experience that explores how to build protection in communities, schools, and families using the…
CRAFT Implementation Training

Nov 5 - 6 2026

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

Minerva Quarterly New User Training - Q2

Nov 10 2026 | 9am - 4:30pm

Thank you for your interest in Minerva 2.0 at Washington State Health Care Authority. This quarterly training is designed specifically for…
Building Protection Using the Social Development Strategy (SDS)

Nov 12 2026 | 12:30 - 2pm

This 5-week series offers a unique interactive experience that explores how to build protection in communities, schools, and families using the…
Minerva Quarterly New User Training - Q2

Nov 12 2026 | 9am - 4:30pm

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

Nov 13 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…

More events

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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