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National Prevention Week is May 10-16

National Prevention Week (May 10-16, 2026) is a public education platform showcasing the work of communities and organizations across the country…

April 22, 2026

Register for the upcoming Healthy Youth Survey results webinar

The Healthy Youth Survey Planning Committee (HYSPC) is excited to announce the 2025 results webinar on May 14 at 3-5pm* …

April 22, 2026

Day one tentative agenda live! 2026 Coalition Leadership Institute

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

April 22, 2026

More DBHR announcements

Announcements

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
Supporting youth and families in grief

A recording of the Kids' Mental Health Pierce County webinar, "Supporting Youth and Families in Grief," is now available.

The…

April 22, 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
Washington Poison Center calls for proposals for Overdose Awareness Series sessions.

Overdose Awareness Series

Bridging public health, healthcare, and community response.…

April 21, 2026

Native Youth Prevention Summit seeks youth to join planning committee

The Native Youth Prevention Summit is a 3-4 day gathering for Native Youth and their adult advisors and youth advocates, occurring June 23-26,…

April 21, 2026
New US suicide data dashboards available

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center has released new data dashboards that visualize the latest data, in addition to free PowerPoint slides.…

April 17, 2026
Kratom: What Prevention Professionals Should Know

Join an upcoming webinar brought to you by Northwest HIDTA, Cle Elem Cascade Prevention Coalition, West Spokane Wellness Partnership and…

April 16, 2026
3rd Annual Moment of Youth Summit

Lopez Island Family Resource Center and the Lopez Youth Health Advocates, in partnership with the Coalition for Orcas Youth…

April 10, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Social Development Strategy (SDS) Workshop

Apr 15 - 22 2026

This live, virtual training series is designed to be delivered to Communities That Care (CTC) Coalition members, who attend along with the CTC…
Youth-Led Prevention in Action: Voices from San Juan County Youth Coalitions

Apr 23 2026 | 4 - 5pm

Friday Harbor Helping Out Teens Society (HOTS), The Orcas Island Next Generation Prevention Club, and The Lopez Island Youth Health Advocates…
Stanford Annual Cannabis (and other drugs) Awareness & Prevention Conference

Apr 22 - 23 2026

Learn how to educate youth regarding substances including health effects, how to work with and intervene with current youth users,…
Two Depressants, One Conversation: Addressing Alcohol Use among People with Opioid Use Disorder (Seattle)

Apr 24 2026 | 8:30am - 3pm

Washington

Sponsored by the UW Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute's Center for Community-Engaged Drug Education, Epidemiology & Research (…

Ethics in Prevention Foundations

Apr 13 - 24 2026

This two-week, self-paced, moderated course is designed for professionals in substance abuse prevention. Participants will explore the Prevention…
TeleBehavioral Health Summit: Artificial Intelligence in Behavioral Health

Apr 23 - 24 2026

The Behavioral Health Institute is pleased to offer the 2026 TeleBehavioral Health Summit, generously funded by the Washington State Legislature,…
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Apr 25 2026 | 10am - 2pm

National Drug Take Back Day is a DEA-sponsored, biannual event (April & October) for safe, anonymous disposal of unwanted prescription…
NW PTTC Evaluation Bootcamp

Apr 27 2026 | 11am - 12:30pm

Join the Northwest PTTC Evaluation Bootcamp for an interactive learning experience designed to build essential evaluation skills you can apply…

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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.

Visit the Community Library