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The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) operates the Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) Program. The program offers free naloxone, overdose response training, and technical assistance to organizations interested in distributing naloxone to people at risk of opioid overdose.
The OEND program also provides free naloxone to tribes, tribal organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations, with the goal of increasing naloxone access for AI/AN communities in...
read moreThe National Indian Health Board (NIHB) National Tribal Health Conference (NTHC) is the premiere gathering for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) health policy and public health. It showcases the interconnectedness of policy, advocacy, and Indian health best practices. The NIHB previously held its Tribal Public Health Summit each spring and NTHC each fall. This program combines these conferences.
This conference will be held in-person, on May 1-5, 2023, at the Dena'ina...
read moreThe Native American Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) is an innovative training that is grounded in current research and SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF). Tribally based cultural knowledge is blended into the Native American SAPST that provides foundational knowledge and skills necessary to implement effective, data-driven prevention interventions that improve substance-related outcomes, reduce behavioral health disparities, and improve wellness. This...
read moreThe Healing of the Canoe Spring Conference is a 4-day intensive training for tribes and Indigenous communities who want to develop a youth education program grounded in culture and connection. The conference will be held on April 24-27, 2023, at the Suquamish Tribe's Clearwater Casino and Resort in Suquamish, WA. The Suquamish Tribe’s Healing of the Canoe (HOC) curriculum is a proven, promising practice, for native youth with 14 life skill lessons that utilize tribal knowledge, traditional...
read moreThe Washington Poison Center (WAPC) released its annual report for 2022. The report provides information about the number and types of calls WAPC received, including those related to substance use.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is alerting providers and grantees about the risks of xylazine.
Xylazine, also known as "tranq," is a non-opiate sedative, analgesic, and muscle relaxant that is increasingly being found in the illicit drug supply, often in combination with opioids like fentanyl. Xylazine can cause circulatory changes that lead to painful lesions, necrosis, and even limb loss.
The ...
read moreSoap Lake Prevention Coalition partnered with Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) to launch a new, drug-free alternative activity: Midnight Movies. Events will be held bi-monthly and include prevention messaging and information dissemination followed by a movie screening for youth...
read moreThese conferences are open to CPWI, CBO, and tribes for attendance. Requests...
read moreApril is Alcohol Awareness Month. This observance is intended to increase public awareness about the use of alcohol and its impacts on individuals, families, business, and communities.
Throughout April, tribes, community coalitions, and organizations are encouraged to host events to increase awareness and educate people about alcohol use disorder prevention and treatment.
There are lots of resources available online to help you plan and host an alcohol awareness event,...
read moreSafe Medication Return lets people appropriately dispose of unwanted household over the counter and prescription medications (including for pets). Secure storage and safe disposal of medication helps reduce overdoses, poisonings, and suicide attempts. Safely disposing of medication also keeps it out of our environment which helps protect our water and soil.
Washington’s two approved drug take-back program operators, MED-Project and Inmar, recently launched:
Find What Moves You (FWMY) was developed by researchers at Washington State University to support mental, physical, and social well-being in middle school girls. FWMY is a movement-based activity program for youth ages 11-14-years old who identify with a girls' community, intended to help them appreciate, explore, and embody their truest selves. This program welcomes cisgender, transgender, and non-binary...
read moreInternational Transgender Day of Visibility will be recognized on Friday, March 31, 2023. This observance celebrates the accomplishments of transgender ("trans") and gender non-conforming people while raising awareness of the work that still needs to be done to achieve trans justice.
Despite representing less than five percent of the U.S. population, trans people are targeted by discriminatory legislation that threatens their civil rights, including the ability to access...
read moreNational Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) will be held March 20-26, 2023. NDAFW is an annual, week-long observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and substance use disorder among youth. It provides an opportunity for scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers, and community partners to come together to help advance the science and address youth drug and alcohol use.
There are lots of ways to get involved: ...
read moreThe Health Equity Zones Initiative is launching its nomination process to select one rural and one urban zone! People across the state are invited to nominate their community to be selected as a health equity zone to focus on their area’s most pressing health issues. Each zone will receive $200,000 per year for two years to identify priorities and work on collaborative solutions to each area’s unique health concerns.
Although the Department of Health is providing technical assistance...
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