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News from HCA’s Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

Community Problem Gambling Prevention Pilot Program

HCA is seeking applications from organizations currently funded through a contract with the HCA Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Prevention and Mental…

February 04, 2026

Mark your calendars: CPWI Strategic Planning Training

The Athena Forum Strategic Planning Resources page is updated with 2026 information and expectations, including a Strategic Planning Training Plan…

January 27, 2026

2026 Community Survey Information & Documents Published

The Athena Forum CPWI Community Survey page is updated with information and documents related to the current, 2026 implementation of the survey.…

January 27, 2026

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Announcements

Call for presenters: Submit your proposal for the 2026 Youth Network Wellness Summit

We are excited to announce the Call for Presenters for our upcoming 2026 Wellness Summit, themed "Rooted in Healing." Presenter interest and…

February 04, 2026
Region 10 Prevention Certification Intensive Technical Assistance (TA) Opportunity

Are you ready to take those last steps to obtaining your Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) credential? This free, Intensive Technical…

February 04, 2026
7th Annual Cannabis (and Other Drugs) Awareness & Prevention Conference

Stanford Medicine is hosting the 7th annual conference on a virtual platform from April 22-23, 2026.

Learn how to educate youth…

February 04, 2026
Winter NICWA News: Storytelling Edition

The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) proudly shares the Winter issue of NICWA News. This issue embraces the oral tradition,…

February 04, 2026

44th annual Protecting Our Children Conference schedule announced

The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) proudly hosts the 44th Annual Protecting Our Children Conference, the largest national…

February 03, 2026
Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board (LCB) publishes Topics and Trends quarterly newsletter

The LCB's quarterly newsletter, Topics and Trends, is now live with the Winter 2026 Cannabis Edition on Medium.

We hope you enjoy the…

February 02, 2026
Free Positive Indian Parenting (PIP) Train-the-Trainer courses

DCYF is offering Positive Indian Parenting (PIP) Train-the-Trainer courses at no cost. These courses prepare facilitators to educate and…

January 30, 2026
Washington Poison Center hosts poison prevention poster contest through Feb 8

It’s time to put your creativity to the test! Washington Poison Center invites students from Kindergarten through 12th grade to take up their…

January 20, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Prevention Across the Lifespan: Promoting First Relationships

Feb 4 2026 | 12 - 1pm

Healthy relationships – with parents and caregivers, with mentors, with peers, and even with oneself – can help promote positive behaviors at any…
Communities That Care Training of Facilitators

Feb 4 2026 | 9am - 2pm

This live, virtual training series is designed for identified Communities That Care Facilitators (i.e., sometimes called CTC Coordinators or CTC…
Strengthening Families Program 10-14 Training - Kennewick

Feb 2 - 4 2026

Washington

Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14 and Fortaleciendo Familias para Padres y Jóvenes de 10-14 Años (SFP 10-14, FF 10-14)
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Community Health and Wellbeing: Pregnant & Parenting

Feb 5 2026 | 11am - 12pm

This webinar will examine the challenges that pregnant and parenting peers face in accessing and receiving support services. Participants will…

Communities That Care Training of Facilitators

Feb 5 2026 | 9am - 2pm

This live, virtual training series is designed for identified Communities That Care Facilitators (i.e., sometimes called CTC Coordinators or CTC…
CADCA National Leadership Forum 2026

Feb 2 - 5 2026

District of Columbia

CADCA’s 36th Annual National Leadership Forum is back! Register today to join thousands of prevention professionals,…
Communities That Care Training of Facilitators

Feb 6 2026 | 9am - 2pm

This live, virtual training series is designed for identified Communities That Care Facilitators (i.e., sometimes called CTC Coordinators or CTC…
Engagement in the Black Community Summit

Feb 5 - 6 2026

NAADAC's sixth annual Engagement in the Black Community: A Virtual NAADAC Summit will take place in three months on Thursday, February 5 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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