Announcements

Launching into this new biennium, close to 170 CPWI, CBO, Tribe/UIO providers responsible for data entry in Minerva 2.0 (M2) completed the state fiscal year 2024 biennial data refresh training, virtually or in-person.

This biennium’s refresh training covered the history of Minerva and system basics, as well as dived into system improvements, updated guidance, and hands-on practice with the Minerva 2.0 team. The key takeaway from this year is a focus on simplified, accurate, required… read more

We’re excited to announce the first archive of the SFY24 biennial data refresh! All Logic Models for CPWI, CBO and Admin/Parent accounts attached to Programs & Strategies before 2023-2024 or 2024 will be archived this Saturday, August 12, and Sunday, August 13, 2023, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Pacific Time. This is a routine process that will limit the Logic Models visible in the Plan Channel, under the Overview sub-channel.

This will have no impact on data entry in the Implement… read more

Hello tribal behavioral health partners, The Washington State Health Care Authority is seeking your input on its statewide fentanyl prevention and naloxone education campaign, Friends for Life, currently designed for a more general youth audience. The current phase of the campaign seeks to reach 12-17-year-olds in Washington with information about the risks of illicit fentanyl and how to identify and respond to a fentanyl overdose using naloxone. We are inviting you to participate in… read more

Join the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, tribal nations, federal and state policy makers, and national and regional tribal organizations to address the fentanyl crisis in tribal communities, at the National Tribal Opioid Summit in Tulalip, WA, on August 22-24.

To register and learn more, visit the event website!

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) recently launched Alcohol and Your Brain, an interactive activity for youth ages 13 and older to learn about alcohol's effects on five areas of the brain. This educational resource shares age-appropriate messages through engaging visuals, informative billboards, and narration and is available in video and virtual reality (VR) formats.

Watch the video version or check out the VR version (compatible with Quest, Quest 2, or… read more

Last month marked the one-year anniversary of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which launched in July 2022.

In honor of this milestone, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has updated the 988 Partner Toolkit to include a variety of new social media text and chat shareables, including Spanish-language social media shareables and materials.

Curious about 988 Lifeline's first year performance metrics? Check out SAMHSA's 988 Suicide… read more

The 2023 Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Bootcamp will be sponsored by the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) and take place on September 11-14, 2023.

The virtual training will be offered free-of-charge and be facilitated by the nationally recognized CADCA facilitator, Angela Da Re. Don't miss this opportunity; register today!

The 2023 CADCA Bootcamp is an essential training for substance use disorder prevention providers and focuses on enhancing… read more

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