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Save the date: DBHR's 2025 Coalition Leadership Institute

Save the date! The Washington State Health Care Authority's (HCA) Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) is hosting the 2025 Coalition…

January 02, 2025

It's time to register for DBHR's January learning community meeting!

The Health Care Authority's Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery will be hosting its first learning community meeting (LCM) of 2025 on…

December 10, 2024

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

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Announcements

Call for prevention professionals to volunteer for the 2025 Prevention Awards of Excellence review team

Each year, the Prevention Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding prevention professionals, community members, youth, and coalitions for their…

January 02, 2025
Every day is Take Back Day!

If you missed the Drug Enforcement Agency's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, you can still dispose of your old, unneeded, or unused…

December 26, 2024
Communities Talk event news

We are nearing the next cycle of Communities Talk!

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will be…

December 20, 2024
Join the digital well-being challenge to make a difference in your school community!

The Digital Well-Being Challenge invites students, ages 13 and up, and the schools that serve them to address critical topics in digital…

December 19, 2024

Teens: Submit your self-care videos to help others (and get paid)!

Life moves fast. And sometimes, it’s easy to forget the importance of taking time to take care of yourself. Share your favorite way to practice…

December 19, 2024
Positive Indian Parenting train-the-trainer opportunities

Positive Indian Parenting (PIP) is an eight-week curriculum, developed by the National Indian Child Welfare Association, which provides practical…

December 17, 2024
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

December is recognized as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month to raise awareness about the risks associated with impaired driving and…

December 16, 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…

December 15, 2024

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Upcoming Events

Value of needs assessments for tribal communities: Using our own data for sustainability

Jan 13 2025 | 9 - 10am

Presented by Deborah Altschul, PhD.

Objectives:
The definition of a needs assessment. How needs assessment data can impact…
SAMHSA grant application process webinar

Jan 14 2025 | 7:30 - 9am

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering webinars on our grant application process to help organizations…
2025 Northwest HIDTA prevention RFP launch webinar

Jan 14 2025 | 1:30 - 3pm

Register now for the 2025 Northwest HIDTA prevention request for proposal launch webinar! Attendees will receive proposal documents as well…
Organizational elements of effective coalitions series (1/7)

Jan 14 2025 | 2 - 3:30pm

This seven week series offers a unique interactive experience that provides participants an opportunity to learn more about the key organizational…

How to strike the right balance between fidelity and adaptation?

Jan 15 2025 | 12:30 - 2pm

The evidence-based programs (EBPs) and health equity webinar series is designed to enhance substance misuse prevention efforts through a…
Conflict capacity

Jan 16 2025 | 10 - 11am

In this session we will focus on the foundational emotional intelligence skills needed to facilitate conflict resolution.…
SAMHSA grant application process webinar

Jan 16 2025 | 10:30am - 12pm

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering webinars on our grant application process to help organizations…
FOA #2025PxPromo01 Pre Application Webinar

Jan 16 2025 | 2:35 - 3:30pm

This is a Pre Application Webinar for the Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Substance Use Disorder Prevention and Mental Health Promotion…

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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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