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2026 Prevention Awards of Excellence Program Now Accepting Nominations!

The 2026 Prevention Awards of Excellence are an opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations for their dedication and contributions to…

May 22, 2026

Are you someone with lived experience ready to share your story?

The Washington State Tribal Opioid Fentanyl Taskforce is looking for those with lived experience to share their stories at the Annual Tribal…

May 18, 2026

Preparing Student Assistance Professionals for Minerva 2.0!

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) of the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is excited to welcome a new group of…

May 15, 2026

More DBHR announcements

Announcements

Centralia Middle School students ask council for fewer advertisements for alcohol, tobacco, and other substances

A group of Centralia Middle School students is concerned about how ever-present advertising for tobacco and alcohol products might affect them and…

May 21, 2026
Advisory: Addressing Cannabis Use Disorder in Primary Care Settings—A Lifespan Approach

SAMHSA has issued a new advisory: Addressing Cannabis Use Disorder in Primary Care Settings—A Lifespan Approach.

This  Advisory…

May 20, 2026
WASAVP scheduled new pharmacology webinar - "What Preventionists Need To Know About Sedatives (Including Alcohol)" on June 4

Sedative drugs - especially alcohol — cause more overall harm than trendier drugs because they are common, accepted, and easy for young people to…

May 20, 2026
2025 Workforce Assessment Report available

The Northwest PTTC conducts an annual assessment of the training and technical assistance needs of the prevention workforce. Click on the button…

May 11, 2026

Welcoming the 2026-27 CADCA National Youth Council

CADCA is proud to welcome the newest members of the National Youth Council (NYC), a select group of young leaders ages 15-18 who are shaping the…

May 04, 2026
Public health alert: rising teen overdoses from Diphenhydramine

Washington Poison Center has identified a concerning and sustained increase in overdoses among youth involving diphenhydramine, a common over-the-…

April 23, 2026
Take the Public Health Workforce Career Pathways survey!

The National Indian Health Board is seeking to collect information to better understand existing educational pathways, internships, fellowships,…

April 22, 2026
Supporting youth and families in grief

A recording of the Kids' Mental Health Pierce County webinar, "Supporting Youth and Families in Grief," is now available.

The…

April 22, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Guiding Good Choices Training of Workshop Leaders

May 18 - 22 2026

Guiding Good Choices© (GGC) is an evidence-based program for parents/caregivers of youth ages 9-14. The primary goal is to…
Scars to STARs Day® Summit: ACE Studies — The Next 30 Years

May 22 2026

Nearly 30 years after the landmark Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study transformed how the world understands childhood trauma and lifelong…
Nothing About Us Without Us: Participatory Evaluation in Public Health Practice

May 26 2026 | 12 - 1pm

Participatory evaluation is increasingly recognized as a critical approach for producing relevant, ethical, and actionable public health evidence…
Minerva 2.0 technical support call

May 26 2026 | 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 providers, and tribe…

Social Development Strategy Workshop

May 27 2026 | 9am - 12pm

This live, virtual training series is designed to prepare coalition members and leaders, school staff, youth-serving agencies and other prevention…
Community of Practice

May 27 2026 | 11:05am - 12pm

This event takes place during the third hour of the Prevention Provider Meeting.

Registration required.
May 2026 Prevention Provider Meeting

May 27 2026 | 9:05am - 12:05pm

Registration required.
Selecting Effective, Evidence-based Strategies for Substance Misuse Prevention

May 27 2026 | 2 - 3:30pm

In the world of substance misuse prevention, we often hear about what does work— research-backed strategies that make a real impact. But what…

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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