Announcements

The amazing work of two Grant County CPWI coalitions - Soap Lake Prevention Coalition and Quincy Partnership for Youth - was highlighted in local media last month.

Ryan Boldman, coalition coordinator in Soap Lake, provided a thoughtful perspective after youth in the community were arrested for a cannabis shop burglary. In the Columbia Basin Herald article, Ryan is quoted as saying, “So, when situations like this arise, rather than simply condemning the… read more

Nearly half of adults in Washington gamble, and most can do so in a fun, responsible way. But for others, gambling is a behavior they struggle to control. A 2021 study by Washington State University showed tens of thousands Washington adults are at risk of developing unhealthy behaviors around gambling.

Problem gambling is a common co-occurring disorder among people who use alcohol, cannabis, opioids, and tobacco. It is also a significant risk factor for suicide, with suicidal… read more

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) is hosting two public stakeholder feedback sessions as part of its rulemaking on alcohol product placement. The sessions will cover new proposed draft rule language on retail alcohol product placement. 

Public sessions

Monday, March 10, 10 a.m. to noon Join the meeting! Meeting ID: 237 938 990 487, Passcode: Uw9N5vu3  Call in (audio only): 833-322-1218, 10323378#  (Toll-free)

Thursday, March 13, 1… read more

Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is an annual campaign to educate the public about eating disorders and provide hope and visibility to individuals and loved ones impacted by eating disorders. EDAW 2025 will take place Monday, February 24 to Sunday, March 2. 

This year's theme, "The Time is Now," highlights the importance of sharing knowledge and resources, encouraging early detection and treatment, and supporting ongoing research to reduce barriers to recovery and… read more

Developed by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) in partnership with scientific experts with extensive experience conducting alcohol research with native communities, Native Communities Alcohol Intervention Review (NativeAIR) is a user-friendly website to help American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) and other indigenous communities identify and select evidence-based interventions that prevent and address alcohol-related problems.

NativeAIR contains reviews of… read more

The Washington State Health Care Authority is excited to announce the return of the Psychosis CARE virtual conference for its third year! This two-day online event brings together a wide range of participants—school staff, primary care providers, mental health and substance use disorder professionals, law enforcement, families, and individuals with lived experience—to explore psychosis-related community awareness, resources, and education (CARE).

Dates: April 29–30, 2025 Time: 8:30 a… read more

It’s time to put your creativity to the test! Washington Poison Center and Seattle Children’s Hospital are inviting students from Kindergarten through 12th grade to take up their markers, colored pencils, and paintbrushes to participate in the 19th annual poison prevention poster contest! This year’s theme is “Pick Your Poison.”

Here’s how it works Pick a poison: Choose a harmful substance (like a chemical, toxic plant, or local venomous animal). Learn about it:… read more

The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are pleased to announce a call for presentations for the 2025 Washington Traffic Safety Summit at the Spokane Convention Center, July 15-17.

This event will bring together diverse stakeholders, including transportation planners, officials, law enforcement, and public health professionals, providing an opportunity for participants to network, challenge siloed perspectives, and… read more

Communities Talk funding from SAMHSA is easy to obtain!  If you did not have an event last year, email SAMHSA (info@stopalcoholabuse.net) requesting a participation invitation! Here is what last year's participant, Nicole Roach from Okanogan County Community Coalition, says:

Getting a participation invitation "was easy! All I did was email the above address and  request an invitation to apply. They replied within a few days, asking for some basic information to ensure I… read more