Announcements

Developed by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) in partnership with scientific experts with extensive experience conducting alcohol research with native communities, Native Communities Alcohol Intervention Review (NativeAIR) is a user-friendly website to help American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) and other indigenous communities identify and select evidence-based interventions that prevent and address alcohol-related problems.

NativeAIR contains reviews of… read more

It’s time to put your creativity to the test! Washington Poison Center and Seattle Children’s Hospital are inviting students from Kindergarten through 12th grade to take up their markers, colored pencils, and paintbrushes to participate in the 19th annual poison prevention poster contest! This year’s theme is “Pick Your Poison.”

The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are pleased to announce a call for presentations for the 2025 Washington Traffic Safety Summit at the Spokane Convention Center, July 15-17.

This event will bring together diverse stakeholders, including transportation planners, officials, law enforcement, and public health professionals, providing an opportunity for participants to network, challenge siloed perspectives, and… read more

Each year, the Prevention Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding prevention professionals, community members, youth, and coalitions for their exemplary contributions to substance use disorder prevention and mental health promotion across Washington state.

The awards are made possible by a volunteer review team, which provides feedback on the past year's nomination materials and process and reviews the current year's nominations. 

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If you missed the Drug Enforcement Agency's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, you can still dispose of your old, unneeded, or unused medications at year-round drop-off locations! For additional locations in Washington state, please visit the Safe Medication Return website. 

Did you know that each year more than 100,000 Americans die to a drug poisoning or overdose death? By cleaning out your medicine cabinets, you can help prevent drug misuse before it starts.

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The Digital Well-Being Challenge invites students, ages 13 and up, and the schools that serve them to address critical topics in digital citizenship and well-being, including healthy social media use, digital citizenship education, and responsible technology policies. The challenge is a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology (OET) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA).

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Life moves fast. And sometimes, it’s easy to forget the importance of taking time to take care of yourself. Share your favorite way to practice self-care and inspire others to find their own. Send in a video and get paid for creating content that could be featured in the You Can campaign. Plus, have your name entered for a chance to win one of five $100 Amazon gift cards. Get your friends to participate and earn even more! 

This video project is open to everyone in… read more

Positive Indian Parenting (PIP) is an eight-week curriculum, developed by the National Indian Child Welfare Association, which provides practical and culturally specific training for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) parents. The training helps parents explore the values and attitudes expressed in traditional AI/AN child-rearing practices and apply them to modern parenting. 

Train-the-trainer trainings are designed to prepare facilitators to educate and support native… read more

December is recognized as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month to raise awareness about the risks associated with impaired driving and promote responsible decision-making during the holiday season and beyond. 

In Washington state, drivers impaired by alcohol and/or other drugs are involved in more than half of all fatal crashes. According to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, the number of impaired driving fatalities increased 48 percent between 2018 and 2023.… read more

The Washington State Attorney General's Office (AGO) is recruiting youth, ages 12-25, who live in Washington state to serve on a statewide youth advisory group for HearMeWA. HearMeWA is a free statewide program for youth up to age 25 who are dealing with a range of challenges, from stress and anxiety to threats and abuse. HearMeWA receives and responds to tips about risks or potential risks to youth safety and well-being. 

Youth advisory group members will have the… read more