Announcements

Dear Tribal Leaders,

I am sharing the attached Dear Tribal Leader Letter with you regarding the Healthy Youth Survey (HYS) and an opportunity to attend a tribal-specific informational meeting on April 25, about the survey and tribal school and youth participation.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the principal investigator for the Healthy Youth Survey, Maayan Simckes, at Healthy.Youth@doh.wa.gov.

National Drug Take Back Day is coming up on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Local communities across the state and nation will be partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) to host awareness events to educate the public on safe medication return and provide an opportunity for community members to dispose of leftover or expired prescription and over-the-counter drugs freely, safely, and conveniently. In addition, vape pens and other e-cigarette devices with batteries removed can be… read more

The 2023 SAMHSA Communities Talk stipend is available.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is sponsoring stipends for the next round of Communities Talk to Prevent Alcohol and Other Drug Misuse, an initiative that focuses on alcohol and other drug misuse that negatively affect communities and our youth. Since 2006, the initiative has provided prevention resources and stipends to thousands of community-based organizations, colleges, and universities… read more

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America's (CADCA) 2023 Blue Ribbon application process (formerly Got Outcomes! Awards) nationally recognizes coalitions that create positive, long-lasting changes in their communities by implementing a comprehensive and feasible plan guided by local data. Coalitions will have an opportunity to receive the prestigious Blue Ribbon Awards in the following categories: Coalition in Focus, Coalition of Excellence or Coalition of the Year.

This is also the… read more

[This post was updated on April 18 & 24, 2023]

The Washington State Department of Health is excited to release the Request For Funding Application: Community Based Prevention Capacity Building Grant.

The following documents are required to review thoroughly for a successful application submission:

Community Grant RFA This document has the all the information regarding the Community Based Prevention Capacity Building Grant. The following is covered in the RFA:… read more

Session Objectives:

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/… read more

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) National Tribal Health Conference (NTHC) is the premiere gathering for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) health policy and public health. It showcases the interconnectedness of policy, advocacy, and Indian health best practices. The NIHB previously held its Tribal Public Health Summit each spring and NTHC each fall. This program combines these conferences.

This conference will be held in-person, on May 1-5, 2023, at the Dena'ina Convention… read more

The Washington Poison Center (WAPC) released its annual report for 2022. The report provides information about the number and types of calls WAPC received, including those related to substance use.

Quick facts:

Read the full report to learn more.

These conferences are open to CPWI, CBO, and tribes for attendance. Requests will be reviewed with your prevention system… read more

The Native American Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) is an innovative training that is grounded in current research and SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF). Tribally based cultural knowledge is blended into the Native American SAPST that 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. This… read more