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ESD 112 empowers youth-led prevention efforts!

On May 9 and 10, HCA's Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) hosted its annual Spring Youth Forum (SYF). The SYF provides youth prevention teams the opportunity to be recognized and rewarded for the successful implementation of their prevention projects.

40 youth teams presented their projects at the SYF, including nine teams from Educational School District 112:

AWWA (Accepting Who We Are) – Wahkiakum High School, Wahkiakum School District Chief Umtuch Dream… read more

Jaspr Health seeks youth and families to participate in trials for suicide prevention app

Jaspr Health is looking for participants in full randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in 2023 to test a new app for youth and caregivers that is focused on behavioral health and suicide prevention.

Who can participate? Youth ages 15-21 and their parents or legal guardians Youth must have experience with the juvenile justice system (probation, re-entry, etc.) All participants must be fluent in English Youth and caregivers must own an Android or Apple Smart Phone with a data plan… read more

Trans history in Washington

Some folks consider the conversations around expansive gender identity and the rights of trans individuals to be a modern phenomenon, but Harry Allen would disagree. Harry was considered something of a troublemaker and rabble rouser by officials in and around the young city of Seattle from the 1890s to the 1930s. He worked in many careers as a bartender, barber, and longshoreman. He got in fights, swore openly, and had a wife name Isabelle. By all accounts, Harry Allen was an active and… read more

Minerva 2.0 biennial data refresh update for tribes and UIOs

We are happy to announce the launch of the Minerva 2.0 biennial data refresh training.

Who should attend? Tribal and Urban Indian Organization (UIO) prevention and support staff responsible for prevention data entry in Minerva.

During this training, we will discuss prevention data entry best practices for the goal to improve ease of data entry and data that is reported to federal and state funders.

Tribal and UIO prevention and data entry staff are invited to… read more

Juneteenth is Monday, June 19!

On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation freeing the enslaved people in the states currently engaged in rebellion against the Union. This paved the way for the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which abolished slavery in our nation on December 6, 1865.

Following the Emancipation Proclamation, slavery continued to remain deeply entrenched in the South. As the Union army advanced into the South, the Emancipation Proclamation was enforced… read more

Minerva 2.0 Biennial Data Refresh Update for Tribes and Urban Indian Organizations

We are happy to announce the launch of the Minerva 2.0 Biennial Data Refresh Training.

Who should attend? Tribal and UIO prevention and support staff responsible for prevention data entry in Minerva.

During this training, we will discuss prevention data entry best practices for the goal to improve ease of data entry and to improve data that is reported to federal and state funders.

Tribal and UIO prevention and data entry staff are invited to participate in one of the… read more

HCA & DH Fentanyl Prevention Campaign Listening Sessions

The WA Health Care Authority (HCA) in partnership with Desautel Hege (DH) is developing a primary prevention fentanyl education campaign for youth ages 12-18. HCA and DH will be hosting four listening sessions (dates/times included below) to gather feedback on early campaign materials for maximum campaign efficacy and impact. Statewide prevention professionals including Community Coalition Coordinators, Student Assistance Professionals, and DOH cannabis/tobacco contractors, etc. are strongly… read more

Reminder: Expanded Option for the Minerva 2.0 Biennial Data Refresh Training

Important reminder we have expanded tomorrow’s in-person training to hybrid! And there is also still time to join this Thursday's hands-on training later this week. Register below,

Hybrid (One Day): Wednesday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. via Zoom. Register now to join virtually! Virtual (Part Two - Data Clinic): Thursday, June 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. via Zoom. Register now!

During the training, we will discuss the process of updating and renewing data entry practices for the… read more

As we near the end of the 2022-2023 School Year - Prevention Awards Thoughts

Do you know a prevention professional or volunteer from your local CPWI or Tribal community, ESD, or a local organization whose contributions to the prevention field should be recognized?

The categories demonstrating excellence in prevention are: Tribal Prevention; Youth Leadership; Young Adult Leadership; Professional and/or Exceptional Community Prevention Leader; Community Coalition and/or Community Prevention Group; Contributions to Prevention by an Organization, Business, or… read more

Don't miss the in-person SAPST!

The Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) is a hybrid training that blends a pre-requisite, self-paced online course with four full days of in-person training. Grounded in current research and SAMHSA’s SPF, the SAPST provides foundational knowledge and skills necessary to implement effective, data-driven prevention interventions that improve substance-related outcomes, reduce behavioral health disparities, and improve wellness.

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