Spokane County is sponsoring Guiding Good Choices training for facilitators. Upon completion of the training, you will be qualified to teach this parenting program in your community. The training and leaders guide materials will be provided free. This training is 3 full days and you must be able to attend all three days to become qualified to be a trainer and receive the materials for your community. If you have any questions, feel free to call Becky Swan at 509-477-...
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February 4, 2015
Join Washington Association for Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention (WASAVP) and TOGETHER! to celebrate Prevention Policy Day Monday February 16, 2015 from 9 AM - 4 PM at the Washington State Capitol.
Event details:
9 AM - Kickoff (welcome, overview of the day, and light breakfast) - Senate Rules Room (Leg. Bldg. Rm. 220A)
10 AM - Address by Lt. Governor Brad Owen - Senate Rules Room (Leg. Bldg. Rm. 220A)
12 noon - Prevention Pays! Rally - (Leg. Bldg. South...
read more February 3, 2015
The Annual Survey is the only survey of coalitions for coalitions. It is the single source where coalitions, policymakers, researchers and practitioners can access up-to-date information on coalitions.
The aim of CADCA's Annual Survey is to identify coalitions around the country and learn more about what they are doing in their communities to address substance abuse problems. By adding their voice to the Annual Survey, coalitions provide critically needed information to...
February 3, 2015
From the report's abstract:
This technical report updates the 2004 American Academy of Pediatrics technical report on the legalization of marijuana. Current epidemiology of marijuana use is presented, as are definitions and biology of marijuana compounds, side effects of marijuana use, and effects of use on adolescent brain development. Issues concerning medical marijuana specifically are also...
read more January 27, 2015
The "National Behavioral Health Barometer" (Barometer) provides data about key aspects of behavioral health care issues affecting American communities. Those issues include rates of serious mental illness, suicidal thoughts, substance use, underage drinking...
read more January 27, 2015
As of October 16, 2015, these on-line courses are no longer available on the UDETC website. Should they be made available on another site, this announcement will be revised and updated.
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center (UDETC) offers ...
read more January 27, 2015
Dr. Leslie Walker with Seattle Children's hospital recently recorded a video message for parents about marijuana, teens and addiction. Hear what she has to say about the real impacts of marijuana on teens, and what parents can do...
read more January 16, 2015
Application Due Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Anticipated Award Amount: Up to $125,000 per year
http://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/Drug-Free-Communities-Support-Program
http://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grant-announcements/sp-15-001
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read more January 16, 2015
The next WA-SAPST will be March 3-6, 2015 in Yakima. Please register by Friday, February 20. The flyer/ registration form is attached and on the website, www.pscbw.com
January 14, 2015
As part of a long standing partnership with the University of Southern California School of Social Work, National Council members accepted to the online MSW@USC program in 2014 will receive a $5,000 scholarship, and those accepted to the one-year online advanced standing program will receive $2,500.
May Final Application Deadline – March 24, 2015
Classes start May 4, 2015
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read more January 13, 2015
Please find attached the schedule of ASIST workshops hosted by the WA Army National Guard over the next six months. This is a 2-day class being offered free to National Guard service members, Veterans and their families, as well as first responders and Veteran providers, caregivers and resources. Space is limited and will be allocated based on internal needs but we will try to train as many people as possible...
read more January 13, 2015
By Lenny Bernstein January 6
An average of six people die every day of alcohol poisoning, and most are not binge-drinking college students, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday.
In fact, according to the report, 76 percent of them are aged 35 to 64, and three of every four are men. Their deaths are largely tied to binge-drinking, with those episodes averaging a staggering eight...
read more January 13, 2015
SPARK Talks, http://sparktalks.sprc.org, are Short, Provocative, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Knowledgeable videos of leaders in the suicide prevention movement. Each of these innovators describes a new...
January 7, 2015
The Attorney General’s (AG) office is looking at a bill to raise the age for tobacco and e-cigarettes from 18 to 21. The AG's office is interested in any community level feedback that you might have.
Comments and suggestions are due to the AG's office by Thursday, January 8.
See below for a message from the Legislative Affairs Director of the AGs office. Three files referenced in the message are attached.
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The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) recently published their Announcement of Available Grant Funds for Federal Fiscal Year 2016! The WTSC hopes to see many innovative ideas from around the state to help achieve the Target Zero Vision.
In the past, the funds have been allocated to support environmental prevention strategies like Parent Party Patrols in both Pierce and Thurston Counties and an array of local strategies directed at reducing youth impaired driving...
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