Announcements

A new global health alert warns of emerging synthetic opioids known as benzimidazol-2-ones, or “orphines,” now appearing in U.S. and international drug markets. The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education and Colombo Plan stress that public health officials worldwide should be aware of this emerging threat. Read the alert for more information. 

The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education also issued a public alert to notify public… read more

The 2026 Mental Health America Conference takes place October 8-9 in Washington, DC and will focus on the theme More Good Days, Together. Through this theme, the conference will explore how to make more good days possible for all by connecting people to the right support at the right time and recognizing that “good” is defined by unique mental health experiences and goals.

Experts will share practical strategies, innovative tools, and lived experiences to help attendees shape… read more

The SPF Application for Prevention Success Training is being hosted online/virtually from March 5-26, 2026, hosted by Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center. Sign up for SPF Application for Prevention Success Training today!

Registration closes February 24. 

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The SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) Online Course is a 5-week, online, remote course. You will be expected to complete online coursework… read more

The Prevention Specialist Certification Board of Washington (PSCBW) has posted a recording of the January 21, 2026 training titled, "Obtaining and Maintaining Prevention Certification." Access the video on the PSCBW website. 

This webinar is for anyone pursuing certification, currently collecting hours to maintain their credentials, or looking to reinstate an expired certification. PSCBW discusses recent updates to the application process and shares new ideas for the coming year… read more

Project Motivating Campus Change is currently looking for college students in Central and Eastern Washington to participate in a paid research study on health behaviors.

To participate, participants will:

We're pleased to announce the upcoming Foundations in Substance Misuse Prevention Training Series, brought to you by the Opioid Response Network and the West Spokane Wellness Partnership. 

The training series features the following events:

Unlock the Power of Protective Factors with the Social Development Strategy

The Society for Prevention Research (SPR) is pleased to announce the release of this report, entitled Core Competencies for Prevention Researchers. The goal of this report is to help define prevention science; to identify the assumptions, principles, and key domains that fall within this definition; and to describe specific competencies that characterize each domain.

The report highlights the fundamental roles of epidemiology and etiology of risk, promotive, and protective… read more

The SPF Application for Prevention Success Training is being hosted in-person from March 9-11, 2026 in Pasco Washington. Sign up for SPF Application for Prevention Success Training today!

IN PERSON SAPST: SPF Application for Prevention Success Training: Grounded in current research and SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), this training will provide foundational knowledge and skills necessary to understand and implement… read more

CADCA's National Youth Council brings youth leaders together to guide youth engagement initiatives across the nation. Members serve a two-year erm, work alongside CADCA to elevate youth perspectives, and inform prevention tools and trainings. Youth ages 15-18 with two years of experience in substance misuse prevention are encouraged to apply. 

Learn more about this opportunity. Applications are due February 11. 

We are excited to announce the Call for Presenters for our upcoming 2026 Wellness Summit, themed "Rooted in Healing." Presenter interest and proposals are due by Friday, February 20. 

This year, we are dedicated to creating a dynamic and transformative experience that bridges healing, innovation, and community. If you or someone you know has a session idea that aligns with our vision, we would be honored to connect. 

We are seeking proposals for interactive and… read more