Announcements

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:

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.

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

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

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

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,

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

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

Washington State is working to create a youth safety and well-being line, available 24/7, 365 days a year, to address a spectrum of youth safety and well-being concerns and connect youth with appropriate resources.

Youth voices are needed to select a name for the helpline. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete, and youth participants are eligible to receive a $20 gift card.

Do you know any youth that may be interested? Share the survey and encourage them… read more

Each June, Pride Month is observed and celebrated throughout the United States. To those in the LGBTQIA+ community, Pride is a celebration of self-expression and the progress that has been made, as well as an opportunity to recognize and commemorate all those that fought and sacrificed to increase LGBTQIA+ rights and discrimination protections.

National prevalence data on substance use among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) high school students indicate that LGB students use… read more

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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