Announcements

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

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 award categories are as follows:

The annal contractor meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, September 27, in lieu of the learning community meeting (LCM) previously scheduled for that day. We are requesting that providers hold 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., as we work to finalize the exact timing. 

This meeting is required for CPWI and CBO coordinators, contract contracts, and a fiscal staff representative. For school-based services, this includes a minimum of one representative from the ESD program staff.

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The You Can marijuana prevention campaign is hoping to partner with Washington youth to create a library of user-generated videos that feature places teens go to de-stress or find joy throughout the state.

This video project is open to everyone in Washington state, ages 13- to 17-years-old. All submissions must be sent by Tuesday, August 29, 2023.

At this time, umbrella contracts have been sent to all CPWI providers. If you have not received or have questions about your contract, please contact your prevention manager. 

The new umbrella contract reflects our commitment to providing high-quality prevention services. We are excited about the positive impact the umbrella contract will have on future contract amendments. 

You can expect to receive your final award and revenue (A&R)/federal subaward… read more

BIPoC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Mental Health Awareness Month aims to increase awareness about the systemic inequities and social determinants of mental health that disproportionately affect BIPoC individuals.

According to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), BIPoC individuals are less likely to receive mental health services and have higher rates of unmet substance use disorder treatment needs than non-Hispanic white Americans. These… read more

This year's Prevention Summit and Provider Meeting will be held in Spokane, WA, at the Davenport Grand. The annual Provider Meeting will be held on Monday, October 23, and the Prevention Summit on Tuesday, October 24 and Wednesday, October 25.

The Division of Behavioral and Recovery (DBHR) is seeking your help! A hybrid format is being considered to allow virtual participation. However, this is contingent based upon need and availability of funding. Please complete the short poll to… read more