Announcements

Seattle Public Schools will receive approximately $1.75 million in proceeds from a federal lawsuit against Juul Labs, Altria, and other companies and individuals involved in the manufacture, distribution, and marketing of vaping products. 

The lawsuit was originally filed in November 2019 after a dramatic increase in youth vaping and youth nicotine addiction. Among other relief, SPS sought funding for programs for addiction education and treatment.

For additional details… read more

Reaching out InVolves Everyone (THRIVE) is Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board's (NPAIHB) suicide prevention project.

THRIVE works to reduce suicide rates among indigenous people living in the Northwest by providing culturally relevant mental health resources to increase knowledge and awareness about suicide and expand access to prevention and treatment services.

Visit NPAIHB's THRIVE page to learn more about the project and its activities, request a suicide… read more

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) launched a new health resource for teens and young adults on its website.

Teen Health Hub WA, or "the Hub," was created in partnership with Washington teens and young adults, including members of DOH’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The Hub features a curated online directory of youth-friendly information and resources on behavioral health, primary care, navigating the health care system, sexual and reproductive health, and teen dating… read more

National Impaired Driving Prevention Month is observed every December to educate the public about the risks of driving impaired and encourage drivers to make responsible choices on the road. Impaired driving is often discussed in relation to alcohol but includes operating a vehicle under the influence of any harmful substance, including cannabis, opioids, and other drugs.

Every day in America, there are about 800 injuries and 29 fatalities from alcohol impaired driving crashes… read more

As in past years, in early 2024, the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) will request Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI) and community-based organization (CBO) contractors to review their expenditures to help ensure obligated funding is expended by upcoming state and federal fund source end dates. 

This review will provide the opportunity for unneeded funding to be identified and reallocated. Prevention managers will share more information in the… read more

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is seeking ideas from youth, 14-18 years old, on a community strategy to increase youth awareness, education, and prevention around the dangers of fentanyl.

Youth: What is the best way you make your friends aware of these risks and keep them safe?

Your idea could include any innovative ways to reach your peers on this topic like social media posts, vlogs, podcasts, and/or video.

The top six ideas… read more

As an all-volunteer board, the Prevention Specialist Certification Board of Washington (PSCBW) strives to do its work as efficiently and timely as possible. However, during the month of December, response time will be delayed. Several directors of the board will not be available for certification and board work, including responding to email inquiries, review and approval of any PSCBW prevention certification applications, and other board related business. Thank you for your understanding.… read more

The 2024 National Prevention Network Conference (NPN) will be held August 13-15, 2024 at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, AZ! More information will be posted on the conference webpage soon!