Announcements

Safe Medication Return launched two surveys, a public survey and a professional survey, asking for input on awareness and use of the system.

Your input will help the Department of Health assess awareness, attitudes, and use of Safe Medication Return services and benefits. Survey data will help improve Safe Medication Return for our communities and inform the department’s report to the legislature.

Please help by taking the public survey and sharing the link as widely as… read more

The third tribal wellness and resiliency gathering will be held on May 28-30, 2024, at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort.

This gathering will focus on a strengths-based approach to prevention and will strive to emphasize protective factors inherent in native cultural traditions and practices to address risk factors that adversely impact native people.

The initiation, planning, and implementation of this gathering will support the foundation for future programmatic work… read more

National Alcohol Awareness Month is an opportunity to refresh your knowledge and increase public awareness of alcohol misuse, underage drinking, and alcohol-related harms. While alcohol remains a leading cause of preventable death in the United States, there is hope - alcohol use among Washington teens has decreased 33 percent over the past 20 years! According to the 2023 Health Youth Survey, 91 percent of 10th graders in Washington don't drink. As a prevention professional, you play a… read more

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is held biannually, on the last Saturdays of April and October, to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential misuse of medications.

The next Take Back Day will be held on Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On this day and every day, Washingtonians are encouraged to dispose of their unneeded or expired prescription medications. To find a… read more

Are you interested in becoming a 2024 Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Blue Ribbon Coalition? This is your coalition's opportunity to receive national recognition from CADCA and the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) for achieving evidence-based and positive community-level outcomes. The Blue Ribbon Initiative is the only community credential awarded to coalitions for their proven coalition products and successful community outcomes. All coalitions are welcome… read more

Washington State Community Connectors (WSCC) and partners offer a 16-hour training course split into four days to educate families about substance use disorder (SUD) and related treatment options. The training is for parents, family members, and caregivers seeking to support loved ones with SUD. Participants will learn about up-to-date information on SUD, addiction's effects on the adolescent brain, skills for families navigating their relationship with someone with SUD, and systems… read more

Earlier this year, CPWI coordinator, Karen Douglass, was recognized for her exceptional leadership and named Member of the Year at the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner.

Douglass is in her third year as the coordinator for One Prevention Alliance. Previously, she spent 32 years as a teacher, principal, and superintendent for the Stevenson-Carson School District.

"She volunteers on her own and participates in almost every local event with the One Prevention… read more

In an effort to support workforce development, DBHR has identified funding to provide financial support for prevention partners to attend specified conferences on a range of prevention-related topics. These applications are open to all interested individuals.

If applicable, requests will be reviewed with your prevention system manager for alignment with other trainings and activities in your approved budgets. Please note that scholarships cover the cost of conference registration… read more