Announcements

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The 2024 Region 10 Opioid Summit is anticipated to be held virtually and in-person in Boise, Idaho on July 25-26. This year's theme is "Breaking barriers, saving lives: Empowering individuals, strengthening families, healing communities, and embracing recovery." You won't want to miss this event; registration opens Tuesday, April 16!

Call for proposals

Proposals should address this year’s theme and fit into one of the four tracks (prevention, harm reduction/intervention,… read more

Each April, people across the country join together during National Child Abuse Prevention Month to help raise awareness and promote ways we can all help to strengthen families in our communities. To learn more about Child Abuse Prevention Month in Washington State, view the attached toolkit.

How to get involved

As one of the organizations leading this campaign in our state, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Strengthening Families Washington team would like to… read more

As part of the Liquor and Cannabis Board’s (LCB) ongoing rulemaking to implement the legislation, the agency is holding a series of virtual rule workshops in March and April to discuss and gather feedback from interested parties on draft proposed rule language that is being considered.

Several sections of the rules (Chapter 314-55 WAC) require modifications to implement the legislation. Two sessions will be held covering the same topic/rule sections to provide an opportunity for… read more

The Health Care Authority is hiring a State Opioid Response (SOR) Prevention Systems Manager, In-Training (MAPS3/DBHR)!

This position manages contracts, provides training and technical assistance to substance use disorder prevention providers statewide, and manages opioid prevention initiatives as part of Washington’s overall opioid response. It will require a candidate who provides consistent, quality communication with community and agency partners, as well as an ability to provide… read more

The Health Care Authority (HCA) is hiring a Prevention System Project Manager (MA4/DBHR)!

Are you ready to lead impactful projects in the field of behavioral health while championing diversity and inclusion? The Health Care Authority (HCA) is seeking a dynamic Prevention System Project Manager to join our team. This position will oversee critical prevention initiatives, manage complex data analysis, and ensure equitable access to services. With the flexibility of hybrid-telework… read more

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is pleased to announce submissions are now open to select the state’s tribal or urban native community for the Health Equity Zones Initiative. Tribal and urban native communities from across Washington are encouraged to apply during the open submission process now through Wednesday, May 22.

“DOH recognizes that people who are most impacted by health inequities are closest to the solutions that will improve their health,” said Michele… read more

Session Objectives:

Determine the varieties and components of one-lesson substance use Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW) programs.

Review the SPORT (Alcohol/Drug) PPW individual and group scripts.

List the steps for implementing PPW programs to youth and adults.

Describe how to evaluate PPW program quality and outcomes.

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S4QWtZamR3eySKTCIz-yMA

Length: 60… read more

Greetings prevention providers,

The 2024 Spring Youth Forum Scholarship Application is now available! The application submission deadline has been extended to Friday, April 12, 2024.

To find out more, please visit: www.springyouthforum.org To submit an application, please visit: 2024 Spring Youth Forum Scholarship Application

For questions, please reach out to contactus@springyouthforum.org