News from HCA's Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

Free CRAFT Implementation Training for SUD providers

Health Care Authority (HCA) is offering a free CRAFT Implementation Training for SUD providers and mental health professionals interested in adding evidence-based family and caregiver support to their programs. CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) equips facilitators to lead groups for families and caregivers impacted by substance use disorder.


Notice: October Minerva 2.0 New User Training cancelled

The October Minerva 2.0 New User Training for Educational Service Districts and school-based services accounts has been cancelled due to low registration.

Procurement Opportunity for As-Needed Behavioral Health & Recovery Training and/or Services Convenience Pool

HCA’s is looking for individuals and organizations that want to provide training, speaking and conference type services!

Help shape HCA's purchasing strategy

The Health Care Authority (HCA) is updating its purchasing strategy to advance our mission of providing equitable access to quality, whole-person care and guide our work for the next two-to-five years.

Listening Sessions: Help Shape Youth & Young Adult Prevention Campaign

HCA and its creative agency, DH, are hosting a series of listening sessions October 6-8, 2026, to inform a revamped statewide prevention campaign focused on substance use prevention—specifically alcohol and cannabis—and wellness for youth and young adults in Washington. Building on previous campaign work, this new and refreshed campaign will be shaped by the voices, experiences, and strengths of the people and organizations closest to communities and working alongside youth and young adults every day.
The sessions are open to prevention coalition partners, Tribal prevention partners, community-based organizations, and other prevention/behavioral health professionals.

The Annual Contractor Meeting is September 23

As we head into September, please ensure you are planning to attend the virtual September 23rd Annual Contractor Meeting. This meeting is required for CPWI / CBO contract contacts, coordinators, and fiscal representatives.

Reminder: Washington State Prevention Summit registration is live!

Registration is officially open for the 2026 Washington State Prevention Summit! Each year, the Summit brings together youth, volunteers, and professionals from across Washington for an enriching training and networking opportunity — all working toward the prevention of substance use disorder, suicide, violence, and other behavioral health challenges.

Get ready for the new school year with youth prevention materials

Back-to-school season is here, and we have some new and exciting materials available for your youth prevention education needs. Both the Friends for Life and For Our Lives campaigns offer resources covering topics like fentanyl and naloxone education, protective factors, and refusal skills.

Join the next Coalition Coordinators Community of Practice

We look forward to hosting the next Coalition Coordinators Community of Practice. These sessions provide a collaborative space for prevention peers to connect, share ideas, discuss common challenges, and learn from one another.

October Data Book Training Postponed

The October Data Book training has been cancelled and is in the process of being rescheduled.