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Register today: DBHR's 2025 Coalition Leadership Institute

Registration is now open – register today to secure your spot at this year’s Coalition Leadership Institute (CLI)!

The…

April 01, 2025

Important update: 2025 Spring Youth Forum

Thank you for your patience as we considered all possible avenues for hosting this year’s Spring Youth Forum. As the tentative event date…

April 01, 2025

Join an upcoming discussion to inform Washington's prenatal through age 25 (P-25) behavioral health strategic plan

Join the Health Care Authority's P-25 Section at its upcoming discussion and advisory groups meetings to inform the development of a strategic…

March 18, 2025

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Announcements

CADCA's National Coalition Academy: Registration is now open for cohort 2!

As the only training designed specifically for prevention coalitions, the National Coalition Academy (NCA) is the go-to program for equipping new…

April 15, 2025
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month

National Alcohol Awareness Month is observed annually in April to increase public awareness about alcohol use disorder and the adverse impacts of…

April 01, 2025
Share your feedback on the Friends for Life campaign

The Friends for Life campaign team wants to hear from you! As Health Care Authority continues our work to prevent overdose deaths in…

April 01, 2025
April's National Drug Take Back Day is coming up!

National Drug Take Back (NDTB) Day is coming up on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. NDTB day is a free, safe, anonymous, and…

March 27, 2025

2025 DFC funding opportunities

The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released two 2025 notice of…

March 21, 2025
Share your feedback on the Friends for Life campaign

The Friends for Life campaign team wants to hear from you! As Health Care Authority (HCA) continues our work to prevent overdose deaths in…

March 18, 2025
Monday, April 14 webinar: New Friends for Life overdose prevention materials and Take Back Day resources

The Friends for Life and Starts with One overdose and opioid misuse prevention campaigns are hosting a joint webinar on Monday, April 14, 2025, 11…

March 18, 2025
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

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Upcoming Events

Non-medical use and misuse of ADHD prescription stimulant medications by college students

Apr 21 2025 | 12 - 1pm

Non-medical use and misuse of ADHD prescription stimulant medications by college students: Tailoring prevention and intervention approaches to…
Understanding youth nicotine addiction: Health impacts & cessation resources/strategies

Apr 21 2025 | 3:30 - 4:30pm

Speaker: Crystal Shen, MD, MPH. Pediatrician and Legislative Committee Chair for the Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics…
Helping people manage problematic feelings

Apr 22 2025 | 9 - 10am

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based practice for the assessment, treatment, and management of youth and adults presenting with…
Mentor WA Training: Elements of Effective Practice 5th Edition

Apr 22 2025 | 10am - 1pm

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIocOCorD8rHN3WAsr-UaXedTx9ZKBYP-ud#/registration

Quick About: "The 5th…

Minerva 2.0 technical support call

Apr 22 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…
Competencies in focus: Sustainability

Apr 23 2025 | 9 - 10am

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) is excited to introduce the launch of a new monthly webinar series, Competencies in Focus.…
Learning Community Meeting - CPWI Task Order 01 - Contract Negotiations

Apr 23 2025 | 9:05am - 12pm

Please register in advance for this meeting using the link below.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing…
Mentor WA Training: Elements of Effective Practice 5th Edition

Apr 23 2025 | 10am - 1pm

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIocOCorD8rHN3WAsr-UaXedTx9ZKBYP-ud#/registration

Quick About: "The 5th…

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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