Excellence in Prevention (EIP)

The Excellence in Prevention (EIP) page is a resource specifically designed for Washington State Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) contractors to support prevention planning and implementation.

The page is managed by the evidence-based programs (EBP) team to help support our system in understanding and applying the science. Much of the information provided on individuals programs and strategies is drawn from external sources, including evidence-based program registries (such as Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development), program websites, and developer submissions. It is curated to support DBHR contractors in making informed decisions that align with Washington’s prevention goals.

For more on prevention service models funded DBHR visit pages on the Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI), Community Based Organizations (CBOs), and Tribal prevention and wellness.

IMPORTANT: The programs listed below have been reviewed in depth from 2019-2025. Some information may be outdated or subject to change.

Please consult your prevention manager or the EBP Team if you have questions or need clarification, contact us at prevention@hca.wa.gov .

 

For DBHR Grantees: Navigating the Excellence in Prevention Page

The list currently includes four different funding source abbreviations to help DBHR contractors identify which programs are eligible under specific funding streams. Some programs are approved only under specific funding sources, while others may be eligible across multiple sources. It is important to carefully review the table below and ensure program(s) selected meets the needs of the community and aligns with contract requirements. If a program is listed on the EIP page, it is considered EBP for the specific funding source(s) indicated.

To support effective program selection, a filtering tool is available on the side of the list. This tool allows providers to narrow program options based on variety of criteria. If you are unsure if a program is appropriate, please reach out to your prevention manager or the EBP Team for support.

At the bottom of the page, you can find additional tools and resources.

 
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Cannabis

Funding sources with cannabis priorities.

Opioid Funding sources with opioid or prescription drug misuse priorities.
MHPP Funding sources with mental health promotion and suicide prevention priorities.
ATOD Funding sources with general substance use priorities such alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

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Program or Strategy Name Program or Strategy Type DBHR Prevention Funding Source(s)
Advertising Restrictions Environmental ATOD
Al's Pals: Kids Making Healthy Choices Direct Service ATOD
Alcohol Literacy Challenge (ALC) Direct Service ATOD
Blood Alcohol Concentration Laws (Per se Laws) Environmental ATOD
Blues Program Direct Service MHPP
Border Binge-Drinking Reduction Program Environmental ATOD
Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) Direct Service ATOD
Brief Strategic Family Therapy Direct Service ATOD
Changing Hours and Days of Sale Environmental ATOD
Class Action Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis, Opioid
Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol Environmental ATOD
Communities That Care (CTC) Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis, Opioid
Community Trials Intervention to Reduce High-Risk Drinking Environmental ATOD, Cannabis
Community-based mentoring: Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Program Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis, Opioid, MHPP
Community-based mentoring: General Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis, Opioid, MHPP
Compliance Checks (Environmental) Environmental ATOD
Coping and Support Training (CAST)  Direct Service MHPP
Coping Power Program Direct Service ATOD, MHPP
Curriculum-Based Support Group (CBSG) - Kids' Connection Direct Service ATOD
Curriculum-Based Support Group (CBSG) - Youth Connection Direct Service ATOD
Densities or Concentrations of Retail Outlets—Changing Conditions of Availability Environmental ATOD
Drinking Locations and Possession of Alcohol—Changing Conditions of Availability Environmental ATOD
Early Risers - Skills for Success Direct Service ATOD
Economic Interventions (Increasing Taxes) Environmental ATOD
Familias Unidas Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis, Opioid
Families and Schools Together (FAST) Direct Service ATOD, MHPP, Tribal
Family Check-Up - Online middle school version, formerly Positive Family Support Direct Service MHPP
Family Check-Up - Toddler Direct Service MHPP
Family Foundations  Direct Service MHPP
Family Matters Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis
Fostering Healthy Futures Program for Preteens (FHF-P)  Direct Service MHPP
Good Behavior Game by PAXIS Institute (PAX GBG) Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis, Opioid, MHPP
Good Behavior Game by American Institutes for Research (AIR GBG) Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis, Opioid, MHPP
Guiding Good Choices Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis, Opioid, MHPP
Hip-Hop 2 Prevent Substance Abuse and HIV (H2P) Direct Service ATOD
I Can Problem Solve (ICPS) Direct Service ATOD
Incredible Years (IY) - Parent BASICS Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis, MHPP
Incredible Years (IY) - Teacher Classroom Management Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis, MHPP
Interlock Devices Environmental ATOD
Keep a Clear Mind Direct Service ATOD
Keep Safe  Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis
Keg Registration—Changing Conditions of Availability Environmental ATOD
KiVa Anti Bullying Program  Direct Service MHPP
License Suspension/Revocation Environmental ATOD
LifeSkills Training - Botvin Middle School Version, Grades 6-8 Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis, Opioid, MHPP
Lions Quest Skills for Adolescence Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis
Lower Levels of Alcohol in Beverages Environmental ATOD
New Beginnings for Children of Divorce - Parent Version Direct Service MHPP
Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis, Opioid, MHPP
ParentCorps Direct Service MHPP
Parenting Through Change (PTC) by GenerationPMTO, formerly known as Parent Management Training Oregon Model (PMTO)  Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis, MHPP
Parenting Wisely Direct Service ATOD
Parents as Teachers Direct Service ATOD
Party Intervention Patrols Environmental ATOD
Positive Action Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis, Opioid, MHPP
PRIME for Life Direct Service ATOD
Project EX Direct Service ATOD
Project Northland Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis, Opioid
Project STAR, formerly Midwestern Prevention Project Direct Service ATOD
Project Towards No Drug Abuse Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis, Opioid
Project Towards No Tobacco Use Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis
Project Venture Direct Service ATOD, Tribal
Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) Direct Service ATOD
PROSPER  Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis, Opioid
Question Persuade Refer (QPR)  Direct Service MHPP
Raising Healthy Children, formerly Seattle Social Development Project Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis, Opioid, MHPP
Raising the Minimum Drinking Age Environmental ATOD
Red Cliff Wellness School Curriculum Direct Service Tribal, ATOD
Responsible Beverage Service Environmental ATOD
Restricting Access to Alcohol at Social Events—Changing Conditions of Availability Environmental ATOD
Restrictions on Price Promotions and Alcohol Discounts—Changing Conditions of Availability Environmental ATOD
Reward & Reminder Environmental ATOD, Tribal Promising
School Policies Environmental ATOD
Second Step Direct Service ATOD, MHPP
Sembrando Salud Direct Service ATOD
Sobriety Checkpoints Environmental ATOD
Social Host Ordinance Environmental ATOD
Source Investigation Training (Reducing Social and Third Party Access) Environmental ATOD
Sources of Strength  Direct Service MHPP
SPORT Prevention Plus Wellness (SPORT PPW) Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis, Opioid
State Retail Monopolies Environmental ATOD
Storytelling for Empowerment (Latino Youth) Direct Service ATOD
Strengthening Families Program (0-16) & (7-17) Utah Direct Service ATOD
Strengthening Families Program (10-14) Iowa Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis, Opioid, MHPP
Strong African American Families (SAAF) – Teen  Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis, Opioid, MHPP
Strong African American Families (SAAF) Direct Service ATOD, Cannabis, Opioid, MHPP
Tobacco-Free Environmental Policies Environmental ATOD
Too Good for Drugs Direct Service ATOD
Triple P  Direct Service MHPP
Zero-Tolerance Laws Environmental ATOD