Announcements

Your complete SAMHSA Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit is here.

Mental Health Awareness Month 2026 launches May 1. The theme this year is: See the Person. Support the Journey. Throughout May, SAMHSA will share resources you need to show up for this month, in your channels, your conversations, and your communities.

What's inside the toolkit:

The National Indian Health Board is seeking to collect information to better understand existing educational pathways, internships, fellowships, and career opportunities in Tribal public health, including areas such as research, education, leadership, and policy. The Tribal Public Health Career Pathways Survey is announced to support workforce development. 

The information collected through the survey will help Tribes, Tribal organizations, and individuals access… read more

A recording of the Kids' Mental Health Pierce County webinar, "Supporting Youth and Families in Grief," is now available. 

The challenges of grief can be profound, affecting children and teens throughout their development. This webinar will help participants deepen their understanding of key factors in supporting children and families impacted by loss. Because children grieve within the context of their family system, participants will learn practical tools to strengthen and… read more

The Native Youth Prevention Summit is a 3-4 day gathering for Native Youth and their adult advisors and youth advocates, occurring June 23-26, 2026 at the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. Visit the AIHC website to learn more and register.

The American Indian Health Commission (AIHC) is looking to recruit 10 Native Youth Leaders, ages 14-26, for a Youth Leadership Committee to participate in the planning committee for the upcoming Native Youth Prevention Summit.

Your role… read more

Overdose Awareness Series

Bridging public health, healthcare, and community response. 

The Washington Poison Center is seeking speakers proposals to lead sessions during the 7th annual Overdose Awareness Series, taking place every Tuesday in August: August 4, 11, 18, 25. 

Session formats include presentations, workshops, panel discussions, or any other format you would like to propose. The following are… read more

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center has released new data dashboards that visualize the latest data, in addition to free PowerPoint slides. 

Understanding the scope of suicide in the U.S. and in your community can help you develop more effective prevention efforts. The dashboard includes recent national suicide data, data on suicide deaths and attempts, suicidal thoughts, and means of suicide (i.e., methods).

Visit the data dashboard website.

Join an upcoming webinar brought to you by Northwest HIDTA, Cle Elem Cascade Prevention Coalition, West Spokane Wellness Partnership and WASAVP. 

"Kratom: What Prevention Professionals Should Know" will describe kratom and 7-OH, address nationwide and state trends, and discuss evidence-informed strategies for prevention. It will conclude with a panel comprised of prevention professionals involved in successful kratom prevention legislation in Washington.

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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

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

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: