News from HCA’s Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

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…

DBHR celebrates SAMHSA site visit

The SUD Prevention and MH Promotion Section is proud to have participated in a four-day programmatic site visit conducted by the Substance Abuse…

Prevention begins with connection; the role of third places in mental health

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we at HCA are focusing on community connection and prevention in action. Prevention in behavioral health often…

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Upcoming Events

  • National Prevention Week 2026

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    National Prevention Week is a public education platform showcasing the work of communities and organizations across the country that are…

  • 3rd Annual Moment of Youth Summit

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    Washington

    Lopez Island Family Resource Center and the Lopez Youth Health Advocates, in partnership with the Coalition for Orcas Youth, are excited to host…

  • NW PTTC Evaluation Bootcamp

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    Join the Northwest PTTC Evaluation Bootcamp for an interactive learning experience designed to build essential evaluation skills you can apply…

  • Say it Out Loud conference

    Washington

    The Say it Out Loud conference is built for peers, providers, advocates, partners, and community members who believe in creating systems of care…

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Finding the right library book

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