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Don't miss the March 24 listening session for behavioral health service providers

Don't miss the March 24 listening session for behavioral health service providers. Staff on the call will provide updates on:

Agency…

March 20, 2026

SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) in Olympia

DBHR, SPTAC and NW PTTC are providing an in-person SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) in July.

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March 20, 2026

HCA awards first-ever local gambling prevention grants

Washington State has reached a meaningful milestone in community health: for the first time, local gambling prevention grants have been awarded to…

March 19, 2026

More DBHR announcements

Announcements

Save the date: National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference September 29-30

Save the date for the 2026 National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference

We invite you to join us for the 2026 National Prevention Network…

March 17, 2026
Washington’s First Teen-Led Mental Health Summit!

Washington’s First Teen-Led Mental Health Summit is a student-driven and action-oriented event rewriting the typical narrative in the…

March 12, 2026
Announcing the Science of Relationships conference

The Science of Relationships is an engaging gathering of professionals focused on strengthening protective factors for youth through connection…

March 11, 2026
Substance Misuse and a Roll of the Dice

Young people are more likely to develop gambling problems than adults. Those who start gambling early are more likely to become addicted as they…

March 11, 2026

Navigating the Alphabet Soup of Prevention

By Steve Miller, CPS

When you walked into your first prevention meeting, you may have experienced it. The agenda looked promising. The…

March 11, 2026
Ask, Listen, Learn curriculum now featuring mental health materials

Ask, Listen, Learn is excited to share new curriculum and youth-engagement activities centering on mental health, tailored for youth ages 9-13.…

March 10, 2026
MHA shares planning guide for Mental Health Month in May

May is Mental Health Awareness month. The 2026 Mental Health Month Planning Guide by Mental Health America (MHA) is now available in English…

March 10, 2026
Save the date: CCSAP Annual Conference

Washington’s College Coalition on Substance misuse, Advocacy, and Prevention (CCSAP)’s annual conference and professional development meeting will…

March 09, 2026

More announcements

Upcoming Events

Teen-Led Mental Health Summit

Mar 21 2026

Washington

Event Details: 📅 Date & Time: Saturday, March 21st 2026 | 10:00 AM-4:00 PM 📍 Location: Aura Event Center (3100 East Valley Rd, Renton, WA…
Suicide and Substance Misuse: Supporting Safety

Mar 23 2026 | 8:30 - 9:30am

Join the Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS) and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing on March 23, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET…
Minerva 2.0 technical support call

Mar 24 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…
March 2026 Prevention Provider Meeting (Required)

Mar 25 2026 | 9:05am - 12:05pm

Overview of the strategic planning documents and resources
This training is part of the comprehensive CPWI Strategic Planning Series.…

Integrating Cannabis Use Prevention and Treatment into Primary Care

Mar 25 2026 | 12 - 1pm

Washington

Presenters: Theresa Matson, PhD, MPH and Julie Angerhofer, PhD, MPH (both of Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute (KPWHRI) and…
Reducing Risk Factors for Youth Substance Misuse on the Road to Prevention Success

Mar 25 2026 | 2 - 3:30pm

During this training, we will explore the science-based risk factors that place youth at greater risk of substance misuse. Time will be spent…
IHEART Spring 2026 Virtual Workshop

Mar 24 - 25 2026

IHEART announced a two-day virtual workshop to strengthen the Native health workforce through connection, shared learning, and collaboration.…
SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (RMPHTC - Virtual)

Mar 26 2026 | 9 - 11am

The SPF Application for Prevention Success Training is being hosted online/virtually from March 5-26, 2026, hosted by Rocky Mountain Public Health…

More events

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