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Nominate an outstanding prevention professional today!

Are you interested in nominating someone who has made an impact in your community? The ServiceNow nomination survey for the 2025 Prevention Awards…

May 14, 2025

Recognizing youth in lieu of the Spring Youth Forum

This year, the Health Care Authority's (HCA) Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) Prevention Section and leadership had to make the…

May 13, 2025

The draft agenda is live: DBHR's 2025 Coalition Leadership Institute

The draft agenda is now available! Register today and download the draft agenda for the Health Care Authority Division of Behavioral Health and…

April 29, 2025

More DBHR announcements

Announcements

Smoking cessation study for Hispanic/Latino people

The University of Rochester, New York, is looking for Hispanic/Latino people to help test an app with the dual goal of quitting smoking and…

July 18, 2025
Register by August 7: The Advocacy Collective

USAPA is offering an eight-month training program created to strengthen coalitions working to advance evidence-based alcohol policy. The…

July 18, 2025
Federal shutdown of 988 LGBTQI+ subnetwork

On July 17, the Federal government closed the 988 Lifeline’s subnetwork for LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 13-24. The terminated line provided specialized…

July 18, 2025
Washington Thriving Feedback Survey is LIVE! (Closes 7/17)

The 20-25 minutes you spend today could improve services and supports for Washington's young people for many years to come!…

July 15, 2025

Youth Engagement Opportunity: WA State Comprehensive Climate Action Plan Youth Engagement Workgroup

The Washington Climate Partnership is a statewide effort to plan near and long-term strategies to meet Washington’s ambitious climate goals for…

July 11, 2025
Congratulations to everyone who joined the 2025 Coalition Leadership Institute!

On June 24–25, the Washington State Health Care Authority’s Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery hosted the 2025 Coalition Leadership…

July 01, 2025
2025 Prevention Summit update

We are excited to share some updates for the 2025 Prevention Summit!

The Summit is tentatively scheduled to be October 27-29, 205 in…

July 01, 2025
Save the Date! SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST)

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) is sponsoring an in-person SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) on…

July 01, 2025

More announcements

Upcoming Events

The National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gaming 2025

Jul 16 - 18 2025

Ohio

The National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambling brings together world-class presenters to deliver powerful and insightful…
Webinar: Collaborative Safety Planning

Jul 21 2025 | 11am - 3pm

Training in Collaborative Safety Planning
This training workshop supports social workers, nurses, peers, counselors, and other…
Minerva 2.0 technical support call

Jul 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…
Webinar: Writing to Heal

Jul 23 2025 | 2 - 3pm

Hosted by the Native Center for Behavioral Health

Native people have undergone much ancestral and personal trauma. At times it can be…

Turning Knowledge into Action to Prevent Injury and Violence Summit

Jul 23 2025 | 8am - 4pm

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and Harborview are hosting a virtual gathering of passionate professionals, community leaders, and…
Eating Disorder Awareness for School Providers

Jul 24 2025 | 10 - 11am

This webinar aims to empower school-based service providers to recognize and support students at risk of or experiencing eating disorders by…
Webinar: Eating Disorder Awareness for School Providers

Jul 24 2025 | 10 - 11:30am

Eating Disorder Awareness for School Providers

Date & Time: July 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time

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Webinar: Writing to Heal

Jul 25 2025 | 10 - 11am

Hosted by the Native Center for Behavioral Health

Native people have undergone much ancestral and personal trauma. At times it can be…

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