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New infographic offers 6 equity-driven approaches to address tobacco treatment disparities

The National Behavioral Health Network (NBHN) recently released a resource titled Addressing Disparities and Increasing the Quality of Tobacco Treatment for African Americans. This brief infographic highlights the increased risk for tobacco exposure and use, emphasizing mentholated cigarettes, among the Black and African American community, and offers 6 equity-driven approaches to addressing this disparity.

Attached is a PDF version of the infographic. This was downloaded via the… read more

Celebrating the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act: A Journey of Progress

Advancing Behavioral Health Equity and Language Justice: SAMHSA's Updated Language Access Plan

Celebrating Minority Mental Health Month: Focusing on Arab American Mental Health

Webinar: Opioid overdose prevention tools and resources

Attend this virtual webinar on Thursday, August 8, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., to learn more about resources available to support your local overdose prevention efforts. Presenters will review the latest materials and tools and answer questions about how to use the following HCA-funded campaigns in your communities:

Starts with One: Prevent prescription opioid misuse and encourage safe medication storage and disposal. Friends for Life: Educate communities about illicit… read more

Parenting Mercer Island – Online Tool for ALL Parents

ParentingMercerIsland.org is a new online tool that was recently launched by the Mercer Island Healthy Youth Initiative prevention coalition, part of the City of Mercer Island’s Youth and Family Services (MIYFS) with grant funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA).

The Parenting Mercer Island tool is available to all WA parents at no cost and is intentional in promoting the healthy mental, emotional, and behavioral development of children and youth by… read more

Behavioral Health Impacts of Long COVID - Policy to Action

Public health data modernization tribal implementation center funding opportunity!

The National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) has announced a new funding opportunity for public health data modernization. This is a multi-year award, with a maximum funding amount of $23,000,000. In addition to this award, national partners plan to subaward approximately $23 million to participating tribal public health authorities to support their implementation activities. The estimated period of performance is from 9/1/2024 to 9/30/2027.

The purpose of this request for… read more

Prevention spotlight: Mt. Adams School District

Health Care Authority's Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery's Mental Health Promotion Project (MHPP) community-based organization, Mt. Adams School District, was recently recognized by the Children's Institute for its implementation of the Primary Project program at Harrah Elementary School.

Nestled within the heart of the Yakama Nation, Harrah Elementary School is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every student can flourish. Central to this mission is… read more

2024 Washington State Tribal Opioid Fentanyl Summit

Join tribal leaders, Governor Jay Inslee, and state agency leaders at the 2024 Washington State Tribal Opioid Fentanyl Summit to discuss the impact of the opioid crisis on native communities across the state and identify action items and solutions. This year's summit will be held July 23-25, at the Davenport Grand Hotel in Spokane, WA.

Registration is free, but space is limited. Don't miss your opportunity to attend this conference! Visit the event page to learn more and register… read more