Announcements

An online media literacy experiment will take on social media disinformation about substance use

Even adults can believe misinformation about substance use, so a professor at Washington State University is launching an experiment to see if a media literacy infographic might help make 18-29 year-olds more skeptical. She is requesting your help to collect misleading or outright false social media-based misinformation messages about alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, or over-the-counter sleep… read more

CPWI coalitions can view their 2022 Community Risk Profile Summary Reports on The Athena Forum. These reports are designed to assist coalitions in their prevention strategic planning. Data for your county is presented by school district and will assist with your assessment of problems associated with substance use. Find your profile summary by:

The CADCA Got Outcomes! awards application is now open for community coalitions! This award program recognizes coalitions nationally that have created positive, long-lasting changes in their communities by implementing a comprehensive plan guided by local data. There are three different award categories:

The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses led to a decision to allow alcohol licensees to provide home delivery and curbside pick-up for both on-premises (e.g., restaurants) and off-premises (e.g., grocery stores) outlets, with certain limitations and requirements. The legislature extended these privileges to July 2023. The LCB has been conducting compliance checks for these allowances, but doing so is somewhat difficult and costly, and therefore the number of checks is… read more

Teens 14-19 can work out for free at Planet Fitness through August 31. Regular exercise helps teens stay healthy and boosts self-esteem. Encourage teens to take advantage of this opportunity with a friend to develop healthy peer relationships and remain connected with friends over summer break.

Those who sign up will be entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship, with one awarded per state. Plus, you’ll be entered to win a $5,000 grand prize scholarship.

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Session Objectives:

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C3mVkuTnTgi_Brl4BlikIw

Length: 60 minutes

Date: Wednesday June 15th

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

CEU Certificate: CEU certificate available upon… read more

The Prevention Awards of Excellence are an opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations for their dedication and contributions to the Prevention field.

Please take the time to nominate a colleague, young person, program or organization in the following award categories:

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:

Session Objectives:

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

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.