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Updated CPWI Strategic Planning Training Plan

The CPWI Strategic Planning Training Plan has been updated with new dates and information for the upcoming fiscal year. This resource is located…

June 23, 2026

Prevention alert: rise in counterfeit ZYN products in Washington

Recently, partners at Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) have been seeing a rise in Zyn products intended for the European market (not…

June 18, 2026

DBHR hiring Prevention Supervisor, Development and Strategic Initiatives

DBHR is pleased to share a job opportunity for the Prevention Supervisor, Development and Strategic Initiatives role. Please refer to HCA's…

June 18, 2026

More DBHR announcements

Announcements

New map of US sales restrictions on flavored tobacco products

The Public Health Law Center has published a new map and resources providing select examples of U.S. states, cities, and counties that…

June 22, 2026
Youth Policy Accelerator applications are now open

Mental Health America’s Youth Policy Accelerator is a youth leadership program that ensures that the priorities and voices of young people are at…

June 17, 2026
2026 BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit now available

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, and Mental Health America's 2026 BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit is now…

June 17, 2026
DOH accepting applications for Adolescent and Young Adult Health Parent, Guardian and Caregiver Advisory Board

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) wants to learn more about what the caregivers of teens and young adults need to support their…

June 11, 2026

SAMHSA announces funding opportunities to for prevention, child trauma, suicide, mental health

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS…

June 11, 2026
Save the date: Native Communities Home Visiting Meeting

Save the Date

Join an impactful gathering that spotlights and supports home visiting programs in Native communities to strengthen child…

June 08, 2026
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
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

More announcements

Upcoming Events

Telling Your Prevention Story Through Communities Talk

Jun 24 2026 | 11am - 12pm

This webinar provides an overview of prevention stories (and the value they bring to Communities Talk activity hosts), strategies and tips for…
Helping children thrive: research investments in whole child health and wellbeing

Jun 24 2026 | 7am - 2pm

The challenges facing children—from mental health and substance use to cancer and healthy development—are deeply interconnected. How can a whole…
Coalition Leadership Institute

Jun 22 - 24 2026

Washington

The 2026 Coalition Leadership Institute will be held in-person in Evans Event Hall at Evergreen State College from…
Exploring Integrated Care in Tribal Communities

Jun 25 2026 | 9 - 10am

This virtual session is supported by the Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions, funded by a grant award from the U.S. Department of…

Guiding Good Choices & Guiando Buenas Decisiones Training - Pasco

Jun 23 - 25 2026

Washington

Guiding Good Choices & Guiando Buenas Decisiones Training
Training is available in English and Spanish for initial (new facilitators) and…
Minerva 2.0 technical support call

Jun 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…
Native Youth Leadership and Prevention Summit

Jun 23 - 26 2026

Washington

Save the date: Native Youth Leadership and Prevention Summit.

Date: June 23-26, 2026

Location: Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe 2851…
Community of Practice

Jun 29 2026 | 2 - 3pm

Join the Community of Practice meeting.

Meeting ID: 923 0779 2653

Passcode: 881954

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