Announcements

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is held biannually, on the last Saturdays of April and October, to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential misuse of medications.

The next Take Back Day will be held on Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On this day and every day, Washingtonians are encouraged to dispose of their unneeded or expired prescription medications. To find a… read more

Washington State Community Connectors (WSCC) and partners offer a 16-hour training course split into four days to educate families about substance use disorder (SUD) and related treatment options. The training is for parents, family members, and caregivers seeking to support loved ones with SUD. Participants will learn about up-to-date information on SUD, addiction's effects on the adolescent brain, skills for families navigating their relationship with someone with SUD, and systems… read more

Earlier this year, CPWI coordinator, Karen Douglass, was recognized for her exceptional leadership and named Member of the Year at the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner.

Douglass is in her third year as the coordinator for One Prevention Alliance. Previously, she spent 32 years as a teacher, principal, and superintendent for the Stevenson-Carson School District.

"She volunteers on her own and participates in almost every local event with the One Prevention… read more

In an effort to support workforce development, DBHR has identified funding to provide financial support for prevention partners to attend specified conferences on a range of prevention-related topics. These applications are open to all interested individuals.

If applicable, requests will be reviewed with your prevention system manager for alignment with other trainings and activities in your approved budgets. Please note that scholarships cover the cost of conference registration… read more

FDA launched the Searchable Tobacco Products Database, a new user-friendly list of tobacco products—including e-cigarettes—that may be legally marketed in the United States. The database is designed to serve the public—especially retailers—by providing this key information in a single location, with easy-to-use search capabilities. The database, which can be accessed at www.fda.gov/searchtobacco, will be updated on a monthly basis.

Within the database, FDA provides information on… read more

There is a new process by which to nominate your favorite Prevention Professional or Organization!

April 1 through July 17, 2024, will mark the new nomination period for the 2024 Washington State Prevention Awards of Excellence. In addition, there is a new process and new questions to answer concerning your nominee. These changes will streamline the process!

New Process: We have updated the process to include a Survey Monkey survey for a quicker easier way to submit a… read more

The 2024 Region 10 Opioid Summit is anticipated to be held virtually and in-person in Boise, Idaho on July 25-26. This year's theme is "Breaking barriers, saving lives: Empowering individuals, strengthening families, healing communities, and embracing recovery." You won't want to miss this event; registration opens Tuesday, April 16!

Proposals should address this year’s theme and fit into one of the four tracks (prevention, harm reduction/intervention,… read more

Each April, people across the country join together during National Child Abuse Prevention Month to help raise awareness and promote ways we can all help to strengthen families in our communities. To learn more about Child Abuse Prevention Month in Washington State, view the attached toolkit.

As one of the organizations leading this campaign in our state, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Strengthening Families Washington team would like to… read more

The Health Care Authority is hiring a State Opioid Response (SOR) Prevention Systems Manager, In-Training (MAPS3/DBHR)!

This position manages contracts, provides training and technical assistance to substance use disorder prevention providers statewide, and manages opioid prevention initiatives as part of Washington’s overall opioid response. It will require a candidate who provides consistent, quality communication with community and agency partners, as well as an ability to provide… read more