Announcements

We have some exciting and critical updates on Minerva 2.0!

Who:

CPWI and CBO Providers who will be using Minerva 2.0

What:

We have created a timeline that includes key upcoming dates for the Minerva 1.0 to Minerva 2.0 transition including the training schedule. See attached for details.

Action needed:

The Washington State Department of Veteran's Affairs (WDVA) is holding a branding competition. Entrants are asked to design a brand/logo to represent the Washington State Governor’s Challenge to end Suicide among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families, and the Suicide Prevention Program within the WDVA. 

Logos MUST include:

Designs are due… read more

Free registration for the 2022 Say It Out Loud (SIOL) Conference opens in early March. The conference will be held virtually on Thursday, May 26.

SIOL "focuses on information sharing and networking to improve behavioral health services and decrease disparities faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ+) individuals." This year's theme is We ARE Family: Honoring and recognizing the many structures and diverse experiences of families, biological and chosen… read more

Applications are for the 2022 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards are open through February 20, 2022.

This awards program honors outstanding youth advocates who are leading the way to the first tobacco-free generation. It is offered by Take Down Tobacco, a program of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

What is the Young Adult Riding and Driving (YARD) Study?

The YARD Study is an ongoing research study about young adults’ transportation habits and health behaviors. We are housed at the Center for the Study of Health and Risk Behaviors (CSHRB) at the University of Washington.

Young adults ages 18 to 25 who live in Washington state may be eligible. You do not have to be a university student to participate.

Participants can earn up to $281 in electronic gift cards (… read more

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) updated a data visualization using data from their 202 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. "Be Prepared to Have the Difficult Conversation" illustrates the correlation between alcohol use and other substance use to inform parents/guardians and communities.

The office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) appreciates all that schools are doing to help serve their students during this very difficult time, and realize they have a lot going on. While this may sound like an oxymoron and be thought of as…”one more thing to do”, we just want to make sure that schools who serve students in grades 6 to 12, are aware of the opportunity they have to administer a quick 15 minute student perspective survey to their students in the month of… read more

The annual Washington Poison Center Poster Contest is now open! Any Washington student, kindergarten through 6th grade, may submit their art on the theme “Mr. Yuk Helps Everyone!” This year’s winner will receive a Kindle, a classroom party, and a visit with their local state representative.

The last day for a student to submit their entry is Friday, February 11. Information and submission instructions.

The Washington State Healthy Youth Survey (HYS) is a collaborative research study conducted by the Department of Health, Health Care Authority, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Liquor and Cannabis Board. It focuses on health risk behaviors, such as violence and alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use that can result in injury and impact positive development among youth. The survey also includes questions about protective factors, hope, and community. The HYS contains… read more