Announcements

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

Rede Group, a contractor for the Washington Department of Health (DOH), is surveying behavioral health programs and facilities in Washington to understand the landscape of the policies and practices related to nicotine dependence treatment, recovery, and tobacco use policies in the behavioral health system.

We would greatly appreciate your participation in this effort. There are two ways to participate, you can do one or both:

Each year the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery compiles and submits an Annual Synar Report (ASR) to the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).  Part of this process is to make the report available for public review prior to finalizing and submitting to SAMHSA.

While the public review comment period for this report is now closed, your comments are always welcome.  Send them to: Ray.Horodowicz@hca.wa.gov.  Please… read more

The annual Washington Behavioral Healthcare Conference (WBHC) brings together a diverse group of presenters to share information about therapeutic interventions, recovery supports, promising programs, and policies that advance best practices. Our goal is to provide a learning experience that expands professional knowledge, promotes community partnerships, and helps make recovery a reality. We’re interested in sessions that are practical, replicable, and relevant to our attendees. We… read more

The Health Care Authority's Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery's (DBHR) and the Washington State University's Advanced Prevention Fellowship is a unique opportunity to participate in state government work and engage with Washington community coalitions’ efforts towards substance use disorder (SUD) prevention and mental health (MH) promotion. The Advanced Prevention Fellow will be hired and managed by Washington State University (WSU), and their daily duties will be co-managed in… read more

Be a part of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America's (CADCA) screening of Screenagers Under The Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol, on Thursday, December 5. From the Screenagers documentary series, this film explores the impacts of the digital age on teens' decision-making in relation to substances like vaping, drugs, and alcohol. Screenings will be held at 9 a.m. (register) and noon (register). 

These screenings are intended for community coalition… read more