Announcements

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is charged with helping people in the United States access treatment for substance use disorders (SUD) and mental health conditions. We know that, for many Americans, January can mark a time when they try to visualize a life without an SUD—and when they resolve to pursue treatment and recovery. SAMHSA wants to help them meet that moment informed and encouraged.  

This January, SAMHSA will continue the annual… read more

The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program was created by the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-20). The Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) are accepting applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grants.

View the… read more

The Prevention Specialist Certification Board of Washington will be hosting their next webinar “Obtaining and Maintaining Prevention Certification” on Wednesday, January 21st at 2:00 pm.

This webinar is for anyone pursuing certification, currently collecting hours to maintain their credentials, or looking to reinstate an expired certification. We will discuss recent updates to the application process and share new ideas for the coming year, with some time for… read more

Montana Winter Institute 2026  Building on What’s Strong With Us: Key Skills for Growing Positive Community Norms January 26-30, 2026, from 12 to 1 p.m. CT each day

Registration is open for the 2026 Montana Winter Institute. 

Ready to strengthen what’s strong in your community? Join us online for the 2026 Montana Winter Institute and learn the key skills for building positive, protective norms. We will gather January 26–30 for one… read more

In November and December 2025, four CPWI Coalitions and two DFC Coalitions in King County partnered with Seattle Public Schools, Highline School District, Seattle Parks and Recreation, UW Social Development Research Group and Seattle Children’s Research Institute to pilot an adaptation of Guiding Good Choices aimed at trying to increase family participation in this evidence based prevention program.

The coalitions worked with UW SDRG, the GGC developer, to adapt… read more

The Washington State Department of Health is excited to announce the launch of a new adult education campaign, Cannabis Safely. While HCA’s CPWI program focuses primarily on promoting prevention messages to children and youth, this campaign is intended for those 21 and over. The purpose is to educate adults of legal age to consume cannabis about the risks, rules, and responsibilities of using cannabis in Washington state.

Informed by research with English and Spanish-… read more

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is excited to announce the 2026 Tribal Public Health Webinar Series! This series is part of an ongoing commitment to build capacity, share resources, and support Tribal Nations and the public health workforce across Indian Country.

Throughout 2026, each monthly webinar will focus on a core priority area - including public health infrastructure, behavioral health, data sovereignty, workforce development, federal policy updates, and more. Whether… read more

A new cohort for the Prevention Leaders Masterclass, by Prevention Leaders Network, begins February 2026. 

This training is a six-month opportunity for prevention professionals of all experience levels - from brand new coordinators to seasoned state leaders. Training includes two four-hour sessions per month.

By the end of six months, you will:

CADCA's new Youth Advocacy Toolkit guides young leaders through government, legislation, and advocacy steps. Learn how to engage effectively at the local and state level. 

This resource is free for CADCA members, and $35 for non-members. 

Click here to access the toolkit.

ADAI is launching a new summer internship program for UW undergraduates in Seattle, WA interested in working in substance use/addictions, public health, science/health communications, and related fields! Summer quarter 2026: June 22 – August 14 (8 weeks) Schedule: 4 days per week (Mon-Thurs) Hybrid: Remote with some in-person events (in/near Seattle, WA) Stipend: Approximately $5290 (for 100% FTE) The first cohort will participate in projects related to an educational campaign to… read more