Announcements

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) is hosting two public stakeholder feedback sessions as part of its rulemaking on alcohol product placement. The sessions will cover new proposed draft rule language on retail alcohol product placement. 

Public sessions

Monday, March 10, 10 a.m. to noon Join the meeting! Meeting ID: 237 938 990 487, Passcode: Uw9N5vu3  Call in (audio only): 833-322-1218, 10323378#  (Toll-free)

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Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is an annual campaign to educate the public about eating disorders and provide hope and visibility to individuals and loved ones impacted by eating disorders. EDAW 2025 will take place Monday, February 24 to Sunday, March 2. 

This year's theme, "The Time is Now," highlights the importance of sharing knowledge and resources, encouraging early detection and treatment, and supporting ongoing research to reduce barriers to recovery and… read more

The Washington State Health Care Authority is excited to announce the return of the Psychosis CARE virtual conference for its third year! This two-day online event brings together a wide range of participants—school staff, primary care providers, mental health and substance use disorder professionals, law enforcement, families, and individuals with lived experience—to explore psychosis-related community awareness, resources, and education (CARE).

Dates: April 29–30, 2025 Time: 8:30 a… read more

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.”

Here’s how it works Pick a poison: Choose a harmful substance (like a chemical, toxic plant, or local venomous animal). Learn about it:… read more

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. 

What is involved? 

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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).

The challenge… read more

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