The Drug Enforcement Administration announced the release of the updated edition of Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent’s Guide to Substance Use Prevention, a publication jointly produced by DEA and the U.S Department of Education. The guide includes an overview of substance use among children, youth, and young adults; descriptions of some substances young people may use; a look at risk factors that may make children, youth,...
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January 13, 2022
The University of Washington's Addictions, Drugs, and Alcohol Institute (ADAI) released two new resources: a report on increasing opioid deaths and a webpage supporting a new state law.
The report is self-descriptive: Dramatic Increases in Opioid Overdose Deaths Due to Fentanyl Among Young People in Washington.
The SB 5195-WA...
read more January 13, 2022
The SIOL Conference Planning Committee invites you to submit a workshop proposal to present at the 2022 Say It Out Loud Conference on May 26. Workshop proposals should fit into one of five (5) possible categories: Adult, Youth, Elder, Advanced/Clinical/Specialized, or Fundamentals and address the conference theme, "We Are Family" to honor and recognize the many structures and diverse expression of families there are,...
read more January 13, 2022
Since 2011, with your help,Strengthing Famiies Washinton has honored 281 parents and caregivers in Washington for the roles they have taken with their families, schools and communities. They have been recognized because they have shown strength, courage and empathy in their communities. This year, parents and primary caregivers have been called upon more than ever to be the buffer for the traumatic experiences that our world has been facing and we want to show our appreciation. Please help...
read more January 10, 2022
The Prevention Voices WA Policymaker Engagement Toolkit is here! Share the information with your networks, and watch the videos as a group. The toolkit consists of:
- The Policymaker Engagement Guide from Healthy Gen. (Scroll to “Learn more about the legislative process.”)
- A four-part mini-webinar series on WA Legislature 101....
January 10, 2022
The Washington State Department of Health is pleased to announce two Request for Funding Applications (RFA) for the Youth Cannabis & Commercial Tobacco Prevention Program. YCCTPP will provide funds to implement policy, systems, and environmental changes to address youth cannabis and commercial tobacco use in the community and/or one of the state’s priority populations.
DOH anticipates funding nine local community organizations throughout the state for their regional...
read more January 5, 2022
In conjunction with the Prevention Research Sub-Committee, DBHR’s Prevention Section created three research briefs on emerging substance use and mental health promotion topics. The briefs highlight the benefits and uses of Prevention Science and can be shared with statewide partners. The three briefs, titles, below, are attached.
- Costs and Benefits of Substance Use Prevention and Behavioral Health Promotion
- Access, Availability,...
January 5, 2022
The Washington State Department of Health is recruiting young people living in Washington for a Youth Advisory Council. Members of the council will be asked to serve for about a year starting in 2022, and will help the Adolescent and Young Adult Health Unit make programming decisions. More information about meetings, expectations, and...
read more January 5, 2022
Cannabis legalization in WA state brought a flurry of manufactured products that contain highly concentrated tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the cannabinoid responsible for cannabis' mind-altering effects. In response, the University of Washington's Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI) has been contracted by the Washington Health Care Authority (mandated by ESSB 5092) to explore and suggest policy solutions to the public health challenges associated with...
read more December 20, 2021
Where does culture intersect with prevention in your community? Submit photos and videos that demonstrate this relationship and/or a brief video testimonial that speaks to your coalition’s unique approaches to prevention given your community’s composition. You could be featured as part of our Forum Cultural Experience, where we will champion the diversity of our field throughout the country and globally. Deadline for submission is December 31, 2021.
To submit...
read more December 17, 2021
What is involved? The Review Team reviews the previous year’s Overview and Nomination Packet documents during January and February, making suggestions on improvements, suggestions on how to market the awards to encourage more participation, and to make suggestions on how to simplify the nomination process. Any meetings are via Microsoft Teams. Award nominations are accepted during the April – August time frame; there is no Review Team meetings or duties...
read more December 9, 2021
Elks Drug Awareness Program (DAP) released three episodes series of family discussion around drugs and alcohol use called “Awkward Conversations”, on their...
read more December 6, 2021
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing published new material for providers, educators, and adults to use when reaching out to youth about substance use. With funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), they explored which practices and tactics resonate the best with youth, and developed the ...
read more December 6, 2021
YOUTH PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH (YPAR) PROGRAM TRAINING & COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE:
Interested in learning how to implement participatory action research with youth in your community? We invite you to join us for this upcoming YPAR training series! Those who participate in the training will gain access to:
- A FREE digital copy of the 4-H YPAR curriculum to use in your communities
- 4 training sessions on YPAR with guidance of experienced...
October 31, 2021
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery has identified funding to provide financial support for prevention partners to attend CADCA’s ...
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