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The 2026 Coalition Leadership Institute will be held in-person at Evans Event Hall at Evergreen State College from June 22 through June 24.…

May 28, 2026

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

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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
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
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
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
The Mental Health Awareness Month toolkit is here

Your complete SAMHSA Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit is here.

Mental Health Awareness Month 2026 launches May 1. The theme…

April 22, 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

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Upcoming Events

Strategic Planning: Process Skills & Effective Meetings

Jun 1 2026 | 9am - 12pm

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

This course provides…
CannAct: a public health - cannabis action conference

Jun 1 - 3 2026

The eighth annual CannAct Conference brings public health professionals, prevention specialists, equity advocates, public safety professionals,…
The Importance of Community Engagement to Reduce Substance Use and Promote Community Well-Being

Jun 4 2026 | 11am - 12pm

The essential role that community involvement plays in advancing research and implementing prevention, treatment and recovery programs in…
What Preventionists Need to Know About Sedatives (Including Alcohol)

Jun 4 2026 | 1 - 3pm

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

NIDA International Forum

Jun 3 - 4 2026

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), International Program is pleased to present the 2026…
Tobacco Use Disorder Integration Office Hours

Jun 9 2026 | 11am - 12pm

Do you want to strengthen partnerships and collaborations with mental health and substance use organizations to address tobacco-related…
Organizational Elements to Effective Coalitions

Jun 9 2026 | 1 - 2:30pm

ENHANCED PREVENTION LEARNING SERIES (EPLS) Organizational Elements to Effective Coalitions
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Minerva 2.0 technical support call

Jun 10 2026 | 9:05 - 10am

Join us for a Minerva 2.0 technical assistance/support call for Minerva 2.0 users (CPWI, CBO and project providers, and tribe and…

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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.

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