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June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month

June is Pride Month, which commemorates the Stonewall riots in 1969 and is an opportunity to recognize the impact LGBTQ+ people have in our communities.

Ways to support the LGBTQ+ community in your work:

Share the White House's Proclamation on LGBTQI+ Pride Month Update the vocabulary used in your organization to be inclusive and respectful Review LGBTQ+ substance use disorder prevention resources Share resources: LGBTQ-Inclusive Language… read more

Implementing PPW Youth & Parent Programs & Media Campaigns: Free Webinar

Session Objectives:

Review steps for implementing Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW) youth and parent programs and media campaigns. Discuss examples of implementation settings and populations. Describe options for PPW lesson follow-up and evaluation.

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BADFD_1xQbSCg7FX8tLImg

Length: 60 minutes

Date: Wednesday June 8th

Time: 12:00pm ET/9:00am PT

CEU Certificate: CEU certificate available… read more

Video: Peer Support for Youth and Families

In May 2022, SAMHSA hosted a webinar commemorating National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day and honoring youth and family peer support. The hour-long video is now available for viewing.

State Fiscal Year Billing Deadline

The deadline for final A-19 invoice submission is August 14, 2021 for contractors that receive the following funding sources that end on June 30, 2021: General Fund Source, Dedicated Marijuana Account, and Mental Health Promotion Project. If possible, please consider leaving time for needed corrections or resubmissions. All Minerva reporting for June services is due July 15, 2021.

If you have any concerns or questions, please connect with your Prevention System Manager… read more

FDA Proposes Rules to Prohibit Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars

The following is excerpted from the CounterTobacco.org website:

In late April, 2022, the FDA released two proposed rules prohibiting menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes and all characterizing flavors in cigars.

This action represents a huge and long overdue step forward for public health and health equity. When implemented, these changes will save lives, especially Black lives, and help protect kids from tobacco addiction. Scientific evidence shows that menthol… read more

Introduction to Prevention Plus Wellness Programs, Media Campaigns & Professional Training: Free Webinar

Session Objectives:

List the programs, media campaigns and professional training opportunities offered by Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW). Review the components and materials for PPW programs, media campaigns and training. Discuss how prevention and health organizations across the US are implementing PPW strategies.

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3X1ZbJ3VQSKbvthefgXaWQ

Length: 60 minutes

Date: Wednesday June 1st

Time: 12:… read more

The 2022 Prevention Summit is going hybrid!

HCA will be hosting the 2022 Washington State Provider Meeting and Prevention Summit this November in a hybrid format. The in-person portion will be held in Yakima, WA at the Yakima Convention Center. The virtual option will include livestreaming for those to take part remotely. More information on the hybrid format will be shared as the agenda is finalized in the coming months.

The pre-conference Washington State Prevention Provider Meeting will be hosted the morning of Tuesday,… read more

New Spanish-language resources on underage alcohol use

SAMHSA recently released a series of downloadable resources for informing adults and reaching out to teens with the facts about underage alcohol use - all updated in Spanish!

After High School: Talking With Your Young Adult about Underage Drinking This Spanish language fact sheet is to inform parents how to effectively talk to their young adult about the risks of underage drinking. Tips for Teens: The Truth about Alcohol This Spanish language fact sheet for teens provides facts… read more

Video on safe medication storage

As a follow-up to National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, CADCA put together a video on the safe storage and disposal of medications with their partner AmerisourceBergen. Take a look, share the video, and help keep this successful awareness campaign going!

HHS announces its first ever Behavioral Health Recovery Innovation Challenge

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is announcing its first-ever behavioral health Recovery Innovation Challenge. The goal of this challenge is to identify innovations developed by peer-run or community-based organizations, and entities that may partner with them—such as local or state governments, health systems, hospitals, or health plans—that advance recovery.

As part of this challenge,… read more