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The Native Center for Behavioral Health hosts a prevention fellowship program, a one-year career development and practicum for early-career professionals or students in the substance use prevention field.

On Thursday, November 30, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., this year's three fellows will present the projects they have worked on during their fellowship year:

Alcohol Prevention Among Indigenous Youth (Shelene Head): There will be an examination of two different culturally specific… read more

It’s no surprise that peer pressure is a powerful force in the life of a teenager. Since car crashes are a leading cause of injury and death for young people in the U.S., there’s a new peer-to-peer program in Washington called Teens in the Driver Seat® (TDS) that uses peer pressure as a positive influence by having teens lead the program and spread awareness about teen traffic safety at their schools.

This student-led program focuses on the top five dangers of teen driving to help… read more

SAMHSA's Division of Grant Review is recruiting reviewers who have academic qualifications and professional work experience in mental health services, preventing substance misuse, and/or treating substance use disorder.

Selected reviewers will be expected to:

Participate in a mandatory pre-review teleconference to learn about key aspects of the notice of funding opportunity; Be available during the review period, which is expected to last two weeks; and Participate in a… read more

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) has released a full series of guides which offer action-oriented strategies for professionals, families, and communities to support queer and trans youth. The series includes a resource guide and four companion focus guides designed for specific populations.

Developed by SPRC, in partnership with National Opinion Resource Center at the University of Chicago, the guides center the input of LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and those who have… read more

Last month, the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation hosted the annual Centennial Accord meetings, a formal collaboration between the 29 federally recognized tribes in Washington and the state government. Hundreds of Tribal leaders from Washington, Idaho, and Oregon attended and participated in the meetings.

At this year's meetings, Tribal leaders shared how fentanyl and opioids have impacted their nations and people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and… read more

Check out and consider sharing the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) two new 988 Lifeline videos - You Matter PSA and Impact of the 988 Lifeline - now available in SAMHSA's 988 toolkit.

These videos help spread awareness of the 988 Lifeline and shed light on the vital role it can play in a mental health crisis. By providing immediate access to compassionate, trained crisis counselors, your simple act of sharing can make a difference, connecting… read more