Announcements

Lopez Island Family Resource Center and the Lopez Youth Health Advocates, in partnership with the Coalition for Orcas Youth, are excited to host the 3rd Annual Moment of Youth Summit on Orcas Island at Camp Moran, taking place May 15–16, and it’s completely FREE to attend!

Two days, one powerful gathering. This overnight experience is made possible through the generous support of the Washington State Department of… read more

Now Available: Improving Maternal Mental Health in Women with Serious Mental Illness. 

Women with serious mental illness (SMI) face significantly higher risks during pregnancy and the postpartum period, including being among those most affected by maternal mortality. Yet critical gaps in care persist across state mental health systems. Our latest brief shows what states can do right now.

Highlights:

National Public Health Week is April 6–12, 2026. Join the American Public Health Association in celebrating this year’s theme, Ready. Set. Action!, which highlights the impact of public health in improving daily life, protecting families, and strengthening communities across the country. In celebration of the week, explore recommended books and resources connected to this year’s priority areas. From memoirs to children’s titles, there’s something for every reader and learning style… read more

Dear Colleagues: 

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is inviting young people across the state to apply for the Adolescent and Young Adult Health Youth Advisory Council. 

Who we’re seeking: 

Young people ages 13–22 who live in Washington and want to share their ideas, recommendations, and feedback… read more

Abstract submissions are now open for the 2026 National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference, taking place virtually on September 29–30, 2026.

The NPN Conference brings together prevention professionals from across the country to share the latest research, innovative strategies, and best practices in substance use prevention.

Call for Abstracts

We invite you to submit proposals that highlight:

CADCA Mid-Year Training Institute occurs July 12-16, 2026 at Gaylord Palms in Orlando, Florida. Registration is now open open, with early bird rates through June 9. 

This year’s theme is Powered by Purpose, for the 25th Annual event. This milestone year reflects a field in transition, moving from resilience in the face of challenge to forward momentum fueled by clarity, confidence, and shared mission. Prevention professionals from across the country will gather… read more

A message from our proud partners at DCYF: 

April is National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, a time to reflect on what it takes to ensure all children and families can live purposeful, happy lives with hope for the future.

This year’s theme, Pinwheels of Possibility, challenges a long-standing misconception: that child abuse and neglect are the result of individual parental failure. In reality, they are often the outcome of unmet needs, chronic stress, and gaps in… read more

Millions of Americans live in behavioral health care deserts, areas with severe shortages of mental health providers, long wait times, high costs, and other barriers. These gaps leave countless individuals without timely care for conditions like depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.

This SAMHSA advisory explores innovative, community-driven solutions to close these gaps and improve access to life-saving behavioral health services. One promising way to improve… read more

Save the date for the 2026 National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference

We invite you to join us for the 2026 National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference, taking place virtually on September 29–30, 2026.

Since its first gathering in 1988 in Kansas City, Missouri, the NPN Conference has brought together prevention leaders from across the country. Now in its fourth decade, the conference continues to connect 700–1,000 professionals each year who are committed to advancing… read more

Washington’s First Teen-Led Mental Health Summit is a student-driven and action-oriented event rewriting the typical narrative in the field of mental health to ensure youth are not just included in mental health conversations, but actively shaping solutions. Too often, discussions about youth mental health happen without youth in the room. This summit redefines history. 

​For the first time in Washington state, this summit is uniquely planned and led by youth… read more