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Youth opioid misuse care interviews

The University of Washington is facilitating focus groups with parents, caregivers, and trusted adults of young people, ages 15-25, who received care for opioid misuse starting at least one year ago. The purpose of these focus groups is to understand participants' experiences with care and learn how the way we talk about these services with youth and their caregivers can be improved. Participants will be compensated and may participate in up to three focus groups in October and November 2023… read more

AI/AN prevention ethics training opportunity

"Ethics in prevention: A guide for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) substance use disorder prevention professionals and individuals working primarily with AI/AN communities" will be offered after the close of the 2023 Prevention Summit, on Thursday, October 26, at the Davenport Grand Hotel in Spokane, WA. The training will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This facilitated course will address the role and application of ethics in substance use disorder prevention. Using case… read more

Lethal Means Safety for Suicide Prevention

“Talk. They Hear You.”® Celebrates 10 Years of Preventing Underage Substance Use

Partners in Prevention

988 promotional social marketing campaign research opportunity for CPWI communities

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is currently working on an upcoming 988 promotional social marketing campaign and would like to invite CPWI communities to be part of their research process. Social marketing campaigns are used in public health to affect positive change through social media platforms. The purpose of this social marketing campaign is to promote 988 resources in communities, statewide.

As many of you have worked in mental health promotion and/or suicide… read more

Friends for Life fentanyl education campaign launches youth materials

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is expanding on its statewide fentanyl education campaign, Friends for Life, with new materials and messaging designed to reach youth ages 12-18 and their parents/caregivers with primary prevention strategies.

Earlier this year, HCA launched the Friends for Life campaign to inform young adults about the risks of illicit fentanyl and the power of naloxone to reverse opioid overdoses. Materials and resources from this phase of the… read more

Prevention ethics training opportunity!

The Washington State Health Care Authority's Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is hosting a prevention ethics course on Thursday, October 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Davenport Grand Hotel, in Spokane, WA. Note, this training will take place the day after the close of the 2023 Prevention Summit.

If you are interested in attending, please view the attached flyer for more information. To register, please email Billy Reamer.

Providing Hope During National Suicide Prevention Month

Registration now open: 2023 Prevention Summit & annual provider meeting

The registration for the 2023 Prevention Summit & annual prevention provider meeting has launched!

What is the Prevention Summit?

The Prevention Summit is an enriching training and networking opportunity for youth, volunteers, and professionals engaged in health promotion and the prevention of substance misuse, violence, and other high-risk behaviors, in a setting that promotes cultural humility. The Summit provides high-quality workshops, forums, and hands-on learning… read more