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Prevention alert: rise in counterfeit ZYN products in Washington

Recently, partners at Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) have been seeing a rise in Zyn products intended for the European market (not…

June 18, 2026

DBHR hiring Prevention Supervisor, Development and Strategic Initiatives

DBHR is pleased to share a job opportunity for the Prevention Supervisor, Development and Strategic Initiatives role. Please refer to HCA's…

June 18, 2026

Coalition Coordinators Community of Practice

Join the upcoming Community of Practice meetings!

We’re excited to continue the monthly Community of Practice meetings for Coalition…

June 04, 2026

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Announcements

Youth Policy Accelerator applications are now open

Mental Health America’s Youth Policy Accelerator is a youth leadership program that ensures that the priorities and voices of young people are at…

June 17, 2026
2026 BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit now available

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, and Mental Health America's 2026 BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit is now…

June 17, 2026
DOH accepting applications for Adolescent and Young Adult Health Parent, Guardian and Caregiver Advisory Board

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) wants to learn more about what the caregivers of teens and young adults need to support their…

June 11, 2026
SAMHSA announces funding opportunities to for prevention, child trauma, suicide, mental health

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS…

June 11, 2026

Save the date: Native Communities Home Visiting Meeting

Save the Date

Join an impactful gathering that spotlights and supports home visiting programs in Native communities to strengthen child…

June 08, 2026
Centralia Middle School students ask council for fewer advertisements for alcohol, tobacco, and other substances

A group of Centralia Middle School students is concerned about how ever-present advertising for tobacco and alcohol products might affect them and…

May 21, 2026
WASAVP scheduled new pharmacology webinar - "What Preventionists Need To Know About Sedatives (Including Alcohol)" on June 4

Sedative drugs - especially alcohol — cause more overall harm than trendier drugs because they are common, accepted, and easy for young people to…

May 20, 2026
Advisory: Addressing Cannabis Use Disorder in Primary Care Settings—A Lifespan Approach

SAMHSA has issued a new advisory: Addressing Cannabis Use Disorder in Primary Care Settings—A Lifespan Approach.

This  Advisory…

May 20, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Montana Summer Institute

Jun 16 - 19 2026

Montana

Join us at the nation’s premier conference on the Science of the Positive, Positive Community Norms & the Science of Positive Experiences.…
Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse

Jun 17 - 19 2026

Missouri

“From Stigma to Strength: Changing the Conversation, Changing the Tune” is the theme of the 23rd Annual Midwest Conference on Problem…
Reframing Opioid Use Disorder and Co-Occurring & Co-Morbid Disorders Through a Systems Lens

Jun 23 2026 | 10 - 11am

Join the National Council for Mental Wellbeing in partnership with the Opioid Response Network on June 23, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET for a webinar…
Minerva 2.0 technical support call

Jun 23 2026 | 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 providers, and tribe…

New Research on Cannabis Use in Adolescence and its Association with Serious Mental Illness

Jun 23 2026 | 1 - 2pm

In this one-hour webinar, Dr. Silver will describe new research on half a million California adolescents, which showed cannabis use to be…
Organizational Elements to Effective Coalitions

Jun 23 2026 | 1 - 2:30pm

ENHANCED PREVENTION LEARNING SERIES (EPLS) Organizational Elements to Effective Coalitions
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Helping children thrive: research investments in whole child health and wellbeing

Jun 24 2026 | 7am - 2pm

The challenges facing children—from mental health and substance use to cancer and healthy development—are deeply interconnected. How can a whole…
Coalition Leadership Institute

Jun 22 - 24 2026

Washington

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

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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