Announcements

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

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 (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:

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.

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

The 2024 Region 10 Opioid Summit is anticipated to be held both virtually and in-person in Boise, Idaho on July 25 & 26. At this time, we are exploring the ability to hold at least some components of the conference virtually, however, we are asking that all presenters attend in-person. Each proposal should address this year’s theme, "Breaking barriers, saving lives: Empowering individuals, strengthening families, healing communities, and embracing recovery," and fit into one of the four… read more

The 2024 National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference invites you to submit a proposal to speak at this year's conference in Phoenix, AZ!

The purpose of the NPN Conference is to highlight the latest research in the substance use prevention field. It provides a forum for prevention professionals, coalition leaders, researchers, and federal partners to share research, best practices and promising evaluation results for the purpose of integrating research into prevention practice.… 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

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) launched an adolescent and young adult needs assessment to learn about the state of adolescent health from young people and their health care providers. Feedback and insights will guide adolescent health programs at DOH, inform public health policy, and ensure health care meets the needs of Washington’s young people.

DOH wants to hear directly from medical and behavioral health care providers working in Washington and serving teens and… read more