Announcements

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. 

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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

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

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!

Overview:

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

The Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids is recruiting Youth Ambassadors for the 2026-2027 program. Applications are due by August 31 at 8:59 p.m. Pacific. 

National Youth Ambassadors are high school and college students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership fighting tobacco in their communities. They're chosen annually as representatives of their state through a competitive application process. Ambassadors receive comprehensive training, participate in advocacy… read more

The Call for Presentations is now open for the National Indian Child Welfare Association's (NICWA) 45th Annual Protecting Our Children Conference, taking place April 4–7, 2027, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Learn more about this event. 

Presenters are the heart of NICWA's Protecting Our Children Conference. By sharing your knowledge, experience, and promising practices, you help strengthen Native child welfare programs and improve outcomes for Native children and families… 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

NW HIDTA is launching a request for prevention proposals in October 2026. You're invited to a launch webinar October 13 that will provide guidance regarding the prevention request for proposals. Registrants will also receive proposal documents and information about deadlines and expectations. 

Organizations are eligible to apply if they:

Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center are enrolling teens aged 15 to 18 who currently use e-cigarettes (vaped on one or more days in the past 30 days), along with one of their parents/guardians, for a new study on youth vaping cessation. The goal is to test whether a new program can help teens quit vaping with support from their parent/guardian. Both the teen and parent/guardian will participate in the study, but their involvement will be separated.

You may be able… read more