2014 CPWI Community Survey - CAMBODIAN/KHMER
(10/6/14)
The Cambodian/Khmer versions of the 2014 CPWI Community Surveys are included below.
For the 2014 CPWI Community Survey versions in English please follow this link (click here).
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October 6, 2014
2014 CPWI Community Survey - RUSSIAN
(10/6/14)
The Russian versions of the 2014 CPWI Community Surveys are included below.
For the 2014 CPWI Community Survey versions in English please follow this link (click here).
The English,...
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Suicide is Preventable: A Message from the Acting U.S. Surgeon General
September 27, 2014
As a leader in suicide prevention, SAMHSA is developing a new suicide prevention app for mobile devices, optimized for tablets. The free app called Suicide Safe will help providers integrate suicide prevention strategies into their practice and reduce suicide risk among their patients.
Suicide Safe helps providers:
- Explore suicide prevention resources, including the SAFE-T (Suicide Assessment Five-step Evaluation and Triage) card and easily download...
September 27, 2014
The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) recently launched the "Your Life Matters!" campaign. During the campaign, the Action Alliance encourages every faith tradition to dedicate one day of worship each year to celebrate life, hope, and reasons to live. Faith traditions can consider observing this celebration near September 10, which is World Suicide Prevention Day. However, the message that each congregant's life matters could be promoted anytime...
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The problem of youth marijuana use continues to intensify in the U.S. According to the National Institutes of Health, 36 percent of high school seniors reported smoking marijuana during the previous year and 6.5 percent said they smoke marijuana daily. Among all high school students surveyed, 60 percent do not view regular marijuana use as harmful. As the levels of THC—the active ingredient in marijuana—...
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The Drug Enforcement Administration announces the launch of the all new GetSmartAboutDrugs.com, a drug education website for parents, educators, and caregivers. First launched in 2008, the website has been totally redesigned for easier navigation and has updated drug information and resources. To learn about marijuana use and drugged driving; how to identify drug paraphernalia; why spice/K2 is a serious drug trend; how your school can be involved in Red...
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Wednesday October 8, 2014
6:30-8:30pm at The Princess Theatre
1228 Meade Ave, Prosser WA
Please JOIN US for the first event in a series of community speakers featuring drug and alcohol experts Derek Franklin of Washington Association for Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention and Mary Segawa of the Washington State Liquor Control Board. Learn about the new alcohol and marijuana laws and the adverse effects of youth drug use, visuals of current trends...
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2014 CPWI Community Survey - SPANISH
(9/10/14)
The Spanish versions of the 2014 CPWI Community Surveys are included below.
For the 2014 CPWI Community Survey versions in English please follow this link (click here).
The English,...
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It's Bullying Prevention Month
Are You Talking to Your Children About Bullying?
Did you know that 24 percent of female students and 19 percent of male students report being bullied at school? Talking with your child about bullying is an important step to understanding whether bullying is affecting him or her.
Get KnowBullying, the free app from SAMHSA that can...
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A webinar called "Cops and Coalitions Working Together to Reduce Underage Drinking" will be presented during the third hour of the September CPWI Cohort meeting, September 24, 2014 from 11 AM - 12 PM PDT. Registration information is included in the attached flyer.
The presentation will focus on:
• Strategies for creating sustainable relationships between law enforcement and coalitions; and,
• ...
September 7, 2014
Tom’s of Maine Invites Nominations for 2014 50 States for Good Competition
Deadline: September 30, 2014
Tom’s of Maine is inviting nominations from nonprofit organizations for an...
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Nationwide Efforts Show how “The Power of 1” can help Veterans, Service members in Crisis
WASHINGTON – One small act could save the life of a Veteran or Service member in crisis – that’s the inspiration behind “The Power of 1” campaign. The...
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Prevention Award Nominations are due in less than a week ...
2014 Washington State Exemplary Substance Abuse...
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