The Athena Forum is a central hub for Washington's prevention and wellness information
Since 2008, the Athena Forum has served as Washington’s online information center for news and resources that support substance use disorder prevention and mental health promotion. Coordinated by the Washington State Health Care Authority’s Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery (DBHR), Athena connects contractors, prevention providers, and partners with tools and knowledge for coordinating prevention efforts across the state.
Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom, strategy, and handicraft. She's associated with practical insight, ingenuity, tactics and discipline, as well as creation (spinning, weaving, pottery). Her name was chosen to represent our Forum as these themes resonate with the work we uplift in Washington. Athena is often depicted as accompanied by an owl companion. Representing knowledge and wisdom, the owl was selected for the Athena Forum logo.
Our mission
Our mission is to create a culture throughout Washington State that promotes prevention, wellness, and behavioral health. We accomplish this mission by acting on our core values of:
- Cooperation
- Flexibility
- Health
- Purpose
- Respect
- Service
Contact
For more information, contact the Athena team.