Home | The Athena Forum

News from HCA’s Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

Listening Sessions: Help Shape Youth & Young Adult Prevention Campaign

HCA and its creative agency, DH, are hosting a series of listening sessions October 6-8, 2026, to inform a revamped statewide prevention campaign…

September 09, 2026

The Annual Contractor Meeting is September 23

As we head into September, please ensure you are planning to attend the virtual September 23rd Annual Contractor Meeting. This meeting is…

August 25, 2026

Reminder: Washington State Prevention Summit registration is live!

Registration is open for the 2026 Washington State Prevention Summit! Each year, the Summit brings together youth, volunteers, and professionals…

August 19, 2026

More DBHR announcements

Announcements

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
American Indian Health Commission 2026 Biennial Tribal and State Leaders Health Summit

Please join us for the AIHC Biennial Tribal and State Leaders Health Summit hosted by the Squaxin Island Tribe.
When: Monday September 14…

August 25, 2026
National Substance Use Primary Prevention Month is here

This month, SAMHSA is observing National Substance Use Primary Prevention Month. Throughout August, there are opportunities to connect prevention…

August 19, 2026

Webinar Recording: Harm Reduction and Nicotine: What's Real, What's Sold

Department of Health's YCCTPP has shared a webinar recording of the event, "Harm Reduction and Nicotine: What's Real, What's Sold."

…

August 19, 2026
Become a Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Youth Ambassador

The Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids is recruiting Youth Ambassadors for the 2026-2027 program. Applications are due by August 31 at 8:59 p.m.…

August 19, 2026
Call for Presentations: Protecting Our Children Conference

The Call for Presentations is now open for the National Indian Child Welfare Association's (NICWA) 45th Annual Protecting Our Children Conference…

August 19, 2026
NW HIDTA requests prevention proposals this October

NW HIDTA is launching a request for prevention proposals in October 2026. You're invited to a launch webinar October 13 that will provide guidance…

July 27, 2026

More announcements

Upcoming Events

Creating Environmental Change: A Prevention Policy Cohort

Sep 11 2026 | 10 - 11:30am

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

What: You are invited to an exciting professional development opportunity for prevention coordinators in…
Minerva New User Training: School-based Services

Sep 11 2026 | 9am - 12pm

Minerva 2.0 New User Training: Opportunity 1

Thank you for your interest in Minerva 2.0 at Washington State Health Care Authority.…
Strategic Planning: Planning & program selection

Sep 14 2026 | 9am - 2:30pm

This training is part of the comprehensive CPWI Strategic Planning Series.

This training addresses skills to effectively utilize…
Alcohol can cause what?

Sep 15 2026 | 8 - 9am

Please join the APRC on September 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Central), for the Alcohol Can Cause What? webinar with Dr. Priscilla Martinez…

Prevention Ethics Refresher (3 hours)

Sep 15 2026 | 7 - 10am

Registration is now open for two upcoming Prevention Ethics Refresher trainings.

These are separate training events offered on different…
YCCTPP Lunch and Learn Series

Sep 15 2026 | 12 - 12:45pm

Come hear about the Nicotine Pouch Survey Overview with DOH, Antonio Gomez, BSN, RN and Sally Riggs, DrPH

Come learn about the nicotine…
The Power of Story and Art: Supporting Youth Mental Health Through Comics

Sep 16 2026 | 12 - 1:30pm

This is a story about a comic book. How it came to be, how it reached thousands of young people, and how it gently and vibrantly and creatively…
Designing Effective Meetings

Sep 16 2026 | 1 - 3pm

Join the Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center for a two-hour virtual workshop on designing focused and inclusive meetings.

Explore…

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.

Visit the Community Library