Announcements

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

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. 

Stanford Medicine is hosting the 7th annual conference on a virtual platform from April 22-23, 2026. 

Learn how to educate youth regarding substances including health effects, how to work with and intervene with current youth users, successful prevention strategies and curriculums (including harm-reduction), & the latest research on cannabis & other drugs.

Registration for this conference will include access to ALL workshops and materials for one year after… read more

The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) proudly shares the Winter issue of NICWA News. This issue embraces the oral tradition, Storytelling.

NICWA sees the impact of storytelling in daily work, from rallying advocates to ensuring training lessons stick long after the class. Whenever a child welfare worker or a family going through the system shares their experience, we are reminded of the power of storytelling, which helps empathize, connect, and relate. By telling… read more

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

Are you ready to take those last steps to obtaining your Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) credential? This free, Intensive Technical Assistance (TA) opportunity is geared for individuals seeking their Prevention Certification in Region 10, who desire coaching to meet the three E’s of Certification: Education, Experience, and the Exam! The seven-week TA series will include a mix of technical assistance, focusing on individual needs to completing the application process, as well as… read more

The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) proudly hosts the 44th Annual Protecting Our Children Conference, the largest national gathering focused on Native child advocacy issues each year. This multi-day conference is the leading event dedicated to Tribal child welfare and well-being, attracting over 2,000 attendees annually—and growing! It’s the go-to place for anyone engaged in this critical work. 

In 2026, the in-person conference heads to Oklahoma City,… read more

The LCB's quarterly newsletter, Topics and Trends, is now live with the Winter 2026 Cannabis Edition on Medium.

We hope you enjoy the content and find the information useful. This issue of Topics and Trends features the following stories:

DCYF is offering Positive Indian Parenting (PIP) Train-the-Trainer courses at no cost. These courses prepare facilitators to educate and support Native parents using a culturally specific approach. Trainings provide participants with a manual that contains instructional materials for eight PIP sessions, each grounded in traditional Native teachings about child rearing. 

Organizations interested in providing PIP to their community are encouraged to register.… read more