Announcements

You’re invited to participate in a one-hour virtual workshop to provide feedback on new resources designed to reach the last of the U.S. seat belt holdouts. Washington has a high seat belt use rate of 94.6%, but those who don’t consistently buckle up continue to contribute to traffic fatalities. From 2021–2025, 21% of fatal crashes in Washington involved someone who was unrestrained.

Five toolkits have been developed as part of the Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research… read more

The University of Washington Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI) has published a blog discussing kratom and 7-OH. 

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The Washington Traffic Safety Commission is seeking a member of the general public to serve on the new Trucking Safety and Education Council (TSEC).

The council will bring together public and private partners to recommend programs and projects that improve commercial truck safety, training, compliance, research, and public education.

Applications are due October 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Applicants must submit an online application, three references, a resume, and a letter of… read more

A new Alcohol Policy Surveillance Platform is now available from the Alcohol Action Network.

The interactive tool allows users to explore and compare state alcohol regulatory systems across licensing, enforcement, and adjudication, with comprehensive state profiles. The platform seeks to support those interested in understanding and engaging with alcohol and enforcement regulatory systems.

Explore… read more

The Youth Cannabis and Commercial Tobacco Prevention Program (YCCTPP) is temporarily pausing the release of the Community and Priority Populations Grant. This allows us to incorporate more of your feedback, address state and federal funding changes, and any other issues or questions that arise. While we do not have a time frame for how long this pause will last, we do not expect it to be lengthy. 

We appreciate your partnership and support. 

If you… read more

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is excited to announce the Community and Priority Populations Grant. This funding opportunity is an expansion of our Youth Cannabis and Commercial Tobacco Prevention Program (YCCTPP). Awards will range from $50,000 - $611,325 annually.

YCCTPP addresses youth cannabis and commercial tobacco prevention through policy, systems, and environmental… read more

Are you a parent, caregiver, or family member supporting a loved one impacted by addiction? Free Substance Use Disorder education sessions are available. This 8-week series covers practical skills from the CRAFT model, communication strategies, and guidance for navigating Washington's behavioral health systems. Presented by families, for families. 

Register today!

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This unique training provided by Washington State Community Connectors is specifically… read more

Please join us for the AIHC Biennial Tribal and State Leaders Health Summit hosted by the Squaxin Island Tribe.

Hosted by Squaxin Island Tribe at Little Creek Casino Resort, this Summit brings together Tribal Leaders, State Legislators, Tribal and Urban Indian Health Organization staff members, state agency leadership and representatives, federal representatives, and… read more

This month, SAMHSA is observing National Substance Use Primary Prevention Month. Throughout August, there are opportunities to connect prevention messaging with several key observances, including Back to School, National Night Out, International Youth Day, and Overdose Awareness Week.

SAMHSA is deeply committed to advancing substance use prevention efforts and advancing the Great American Recovery. By strengthening protective factors and reducing risk factors, prevention… read more

Department of Health's YCCTPP has shared a webinar recording of the event, "Harm Reduction and Nicotine: What's Real, What's Sold." 

What if one of public health’s most trusted ideas - harm reduction - is being turned into a marketing strategy by the tobacco industry? In this 30-minute webinar, presenters uncover how tobacco companies use the language of safety and innovation to promote nicotine pouches, e-cigarettes, and other non-combustible products, all while keeping… read more