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News from HCA’s Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

2024-2025 prevention training scholarships now open!

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) has identified funding to provide financial support for prevention partners to attend…

December 05, 2024

New feature in Minerva 2.0: Outcomes report

Exciting news! The Outcomes Report feature is now live in Minerva 2.0 under the Evaluate Channel for all users!

An Outcomes Report is one…

November 25, 2024

Thank you for joining us at this year's Prevention Summit!

Thank you to those who joined us at the 2024 Washington State Prevention Summit and annual provider meeting in Seattle, WA. It was a great success…

November 08, 2024

More DBHR announcements

Announcements

Tobacco use policy survey for behavioral health facilities

Rede Group, a contractor for the Washington Department of Health (DOH), is surveying behavioral health programs and facilities in Washington to…

December 13, 2024
Annual Synar Report Available For Review

Each year the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery compiles and submits an Annual Synar Report (ASR) to the Federal Substance Abuse and…

December 06, 2024
Submit a presentation proposal for the 2025 WA Behavioral Healthcare Conference!

The annual Washington Behavioral Healthcare Conference (WBHC) brings together a diverse group of presenters to share information about therapeutic…

December 03, 2024
Apply to WSU's & HCA's Advanced Prevention Fellowship!

The Health Care Authority's Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery's (DBHR) and the Washington State University's Advanced Prevention…

December 02, 2024

Don't miss CADCA's screening of "Screenagers Under The Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol"

Be a part of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America's (CADCA) screening of Screenagers Under The Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and…

November 26, 2024
Youth needed for HearMeWA's advisory group

The Washington State Attorney General's Office (AGO) is recruiting youth, ages 12-25, who live in Washington state to serve on a statewide youth…

November 25, 2024
What does alcohol product placement look like in your community?

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) is considering a rules project that could change how alcohol products are placed in retail…

November 21, 2024
Did you hold a Take Back Day event? Tell us about it!

Did your community hold a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day event last month? The Starts with One campaign team wants to hear from you!…

November 21, 2024

More announcements

Upcoming Events

Youth suicidal behaviors: Where do we go from here

Dec 16 2024 | 11am - 12pm

During this fireside chat, Shelli Avenevoli, Ph.D., Acting Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), and Arielle H.…
CPWI Strategic Planning Office Hours

Dec 17 2024 | 9 - 11am

Join the Community Prevention Strategists from UW SDRG during our open virtual office hours, made possible by HCA DBHR, designed to support your…
State of vape disposal in our schools

Dec 17 2024 | 11am - 12pm

The presenters, Rahma Iqbal and Chris Jury from NW ESD 189, will briefly discuss the different current strategies for the disposal of vape devices…
Strong evaluation for substance misuse prevention series (1/2)

Dec 17 2024 | 3 - 4:30pm

In collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Strategic Prevention Technical Assistance Center (…

Communities Talk: Engaging colleges and universities in prevention

Dec 18 2024 | 11am - 12pm

This Communities Talk webinar:
Highlights the new cycle for 2025, as well as prevention resources and materials to reach college and…
How to choose the right EBP for my community?

Dec 18 2024 | 12:30 - 2pm

The evidence-based programs (EBPs) and health equity webinar series is designed to enhance substance misuse prevention efforts through a…
Marketing support for youth programs series (3/4)

Dec 18 2024 | 1 - 2:30pm

Join Ryshun Sampson, MENTOR Washington’s Marketing & Communications Officer, in our 2024 Marketing Mastery Series starting Wednesday…
Marketing support for youth programs series (4/4)

Dec 19 2024 | 1 - 2:30am

Join Ryshun Sampson, MENTOR Washington’s Marketing & Communications Officer, in our 2024 Marketing Mastery Series starting Wednesday, November…

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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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