Announcements

The LCB's quarterly newsletter, Topics and Trends, is now live with the Fall 2026 Cannabis Edition on Medium.

This issue of Topics and Trends features the following stories:

What the Data Says about Medical Cannabis in Washington Reflections About the 2026 ADAI Symposium on CHS The ABCs (Always Be Compliant) Cannabis Social Equity Program Board Meeting Update Cannabis Alteration Requests Keep Cannabis Products Secure with Lockable Boxes Tax and Fee System… read more

This national conference takes place January 26-27, 2027 and features emerging topics in commercial tobacco prevention along with a separate day focusing on the fundamentals of the work. With dynamic content for professionals at any stage in their career, ToPCon will be a site for dialogue around prevention best practices, strategies for policy change, health equity, working with community, and much more. 

Learn more and register for TopCon.

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Delivering substance use prevention via a skilled workforce offers a cost-effective, lifesaving way to avoid the devastating, costly consequences of substance misuse.  

Yet the nation’s substance use prevention infrastructure is under-resourced and lacks a consistent pipeline of trained professionals. 

SAMHSA conducted the first national assessment of the publicly-funded substance use prevention workforce — and the report offers key findings and… read more

CADCA's National Coalition Academy™ (NCA) is back! Built specifically for prevention coalitions, the NCA™ is a training opportunity that gives new and seasoned coalitions the structure, guidance, and skills to move their prevention efforts forward with confidence.

With only one NCA offered this season and limited spots available, this is your coalition's only opportunity to participate.

Over three weeks, you and a fellow coalition member will:

Learn proven… read more

Northwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area has published a request for prevention proposals, due December 11, 2026. 

The purpose of Northwest HIDTA prevention funding is to enhance substance use prevention efforts in Northwest HIDTA counties, with the goals of:

Preventing and delaying substance use Reducing risk factors and increase protective factors Increasing cross-sector collaboration.

Funding is intended to address gaps in substance use prevention in the… read more

The Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network (PTTC) is excited to announce that the updated version of PTTC's pre-SAPST course, Foundations of Prevention Science and the Strategic Prevention Framework is now live!

You can access the course through the HealtheKnowledge platform here.

This course builds a solid foundation for individuals entering the field of substance misuse prevention, grounding learners in prevention science, evidence-based practices, and SAMHSA's… read more

Register now for NICWA's 45th Annual Protecting Our Children Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 4–7, 2027. Our multiday conference is the leading event dedicated to Tribal child welfare and well-being, attracting over 1,500 attendees annually. Join us for empowering general sessions, our annual celebratory banquet, and workshops across the spectrum of child welfare.

Our conference theme for 2027, "Rooted in Ancestral Wisdom, Weaving Sacred Connections," calls us to remember… read more

The Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center is assessing training and technical needs of the prevention workforce. If you're involved in substance prevention in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, or Washington, we want to hear from you! Whether you're a state or community coordinator, educator, school counselor, or coalition member, your insights are crucial to help us serve you better.

Please take 10 minutes to complete this survey by the end of October. Thanks for your time!

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Your Feedback Matters

The Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center is assessing training and technical needs for 2026-2027. Your insights are crucial to help us serve you better!

If you're involved in substance prevention in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, or Washington, we want to hear from you! Whether you're a state or community coordinator, educator, school counselor, or coalition member, your input is vital.

Take 10 minutes to complete our survey. Thanks for… read more

SAMHSA's Talk. They Hear You. campaign has received updates we're pleased to share with prevention partners. 

The Campaign Network How-To Guide is now available, a new resource designed   to support campaign partners in effectively using and promoting "Talk. They Hear You," updated for Fall 2026 including ideas for using campaign materials, tools to plan outreach events and activities, and learning how to co-brand resources.  Take advantage of Training and… read more