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September 9, 2024
The Washington State Health Care Authority and Washington State Department of Health relaunched the young adult statewide cannabis and alcohol prevention and mental health promotion campaign, Not a Moment Wasted. The campaign features a series of videos, banner ads, social media ads, and a digital radio ad that will reach young adults, 18 to 25, across Washington state online through October. The ads remind young adults about the risks and consequences of using substances and...
read more September 9, 2024
September 9, 2024
The Washington Association for Substance misuse And Violence Prevention (WASAVP) is presenting a training on Tuesday, September 24, at 1:30 p.m., called “What preventionists need to know about cannabinoids.”
Please register for this highly informative training and encourage those you work with to register...
read more September 6, 2024
Half a million fewer U.S. youth reported current use of e-cigarettes in 2024 compared to 2023, according to...
read more August 29, 2024
TAKE Five (https://takefivemi.org) is an online self-assessment tool to support youth substance abuse prevention, mental health and wellbeing. The tool was created by Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS) Healthy Youth Coalition in partnership with the University of Washington Center for the Study of Health and Risk Behaviors (CSHRB) with funding from a SAMHSA Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnership For Success grant....
read more August 29, 2024
Do you work with youth, or support other adults who do?
Join statewide community health and prevention partners and colleagues as they share what's been successful, what hasn't, troubleshoot barriers together, and share opportunities and ideas that relate to our Washington youth.
This laid back, “coffee-hour” style monthly call is open to those in the public/community health and prevention fields who work directly with...
read more August 28, 2024
A newly revised survey selection guide is now available. The guide has been updated with new survey/tests names, along with unique identifiers that have been integrated into Minerva 2.0, and the survey/test PDF instruments on The Athena Forum.
You can find the survey selection guide under Resources on the State Resources page in Minerva 2.0. Select...
read more August 28, 2024
Highline Public Schools is seeking a part-time school-based project manager to focusing on developing an upstream vaping education and prevention system infrastructure within the school district. This is a one to two year position, requiring 15-20 hours per week, and offers a competitive rate of $85/hour or higher, based on experience, The ideal candidate will manage project implementation, coordinate with school officials, and drive initiatives to promote a healthier school environment....
read more August 23, 2024
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) plans to observe the first annual 988 Day on September 8, 2024. 988 Day is a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the ...
read more August 15, 2024
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...
read more July 25, 2024
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...
July 12, 2024
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...
read more July 8, 2024
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...
read more July 8, 2024
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 ...
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