Announcements

Washington Thriving is in the final stage of their Strategic Plan. After incorporating feedback from earlier drafts, they are requesting comments on this last draft before submitting their plan for the future of the prenatal through age 25 behavioral health system to the legislature this November. Comments are due by September 15.

Learn more about this Strategic Plan and process or take the feedback survey now.

The federal reconciliation bill created a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Federal funds will be available from 2026-2030. To participate in the program, each state’s Medicaid office must submit a detailed Rural Health Transformation Plan that is approved by the Center for Medicaid Studies (CMS). Plans must address how we will improve access to care, improve health outcomes, increase the clinical workforce, improve financial solvency, and more.  For more… read more

The Department of Health (DOH) will help boost local Overdose Awareness Day events by sharing them and resources through social media and partner interactions. Their goal is to create #oneWAfamily.

There are currently 13 events listed in WA!

Add your event on Overdose.com •    Tag DOH and HCA in your social posts about your event •    Let DOH know about your event and resources. •    After your event, share event info with DOH to… read more

The Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) is an innovative training offered to practitioners to provide a comprehensive introduction to the substance abuse prevention field. Grounded in current research and SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework, the SAPST is designed to help practitioners develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement effective, data-driven prevention that reduces behavioral health disparities and improves wellness.

Each September, the nation recognizes Suicide Prevention Awareness Month as a time to raise awareness, share with one another, and spread hope to spark meaningful action. 

Don’t suffer in silence, there are resources and help available. People and families can call, text, or chat 988 for 24/7 assistance for those in mental health crisis. 

The activation of 988 signifies a massive step for suicide prevention in communities across the nation. In addition to this… read more

Rise and Lead: A Journey of Healing, Wellness, and Youth Leadership Conference

This free event on Friday, August 22 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. is for 6th-12th grade students. Food and a t-shirt will be provided.

One chaperone must be included for every 8 students attending.

Join the WA-PCJJ Racial and Ethnic Disparities Committee for a screening of the film "Juvenile: Five Stories."

The documentary features five young people from across the country as they face their traumas and experience healing following their experiences with the justice system.

When: August 22, 4-6 p.m. Where: 815 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima, WA 

Please contact Whitney Queral at DCYF with any questions.

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The Washington Climate Partnership is inviting Washington residents ages 16-26  to discuss the new Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) from 1-3 p.m. on August 23. The CCAP is a statewide effort to develop strategies for Washington's climate goals for 2030 and beyond.

 Attendees will receive information about the CCAP and be asked for feedback regarding community needs, wants, and ideas for climate actions in Washington. The information gathered… read more

In partnership with NW PTTC, PSCBW has expanded to four weekly Office Hours sessions. Each session focuses on a different topic, i.e., Applications & Requirements, Application Submission & Review Process, Continuing Education Hours & Documentation and IC&RC PS Exam Prep & Testing Process. Visit our website pscbw.com, to register for a session today!

Email smgpscbw@gmail.com for more information.

On July 17, the Federal government closed the 988 Lifeline’s subnetwork for LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 13-24. The terminated line provided specialized assistance with mental health crises, substance use concerns, and access to resources for these at-risk youth. 

This line received an average of 400 contacts per day. Washington state is working to continue quality care by training the crisis counselors for the main crisis line in the specialized support needed for LGBTQIA2S+ youth and… read more