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Updated For Our Lives toolkit available!

We have updated our For Our Lives toolkit! Same prevention messaging but a new clear style based on community feedback! Share far and wide!…

August 20, 2025

Now Available: Focus On Planners - Order by August 29th

This interactive, 20-page planner, equips teens with tools and tips for planning, achieving, and reflecting on their future goals. Planner pages…

August 19, 2025

Nominate an outstanding prevention professional today!

Are you interested in nominating someone who has made an impact in your community? The ServiceNow nomination survey for the 2025 Prevention Awards…

May 14, 2025

More DBHR announcements

Announcements

NatCon Call for Presentations and Nominations

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing will host the NatCon and Mental Health First Aid Summit in downtown Denver from April 27-29,…

September 05, 2025
New Report: State of Opioid Overdose & Response in the U.S. 2025

In a new report, Mental Health America analyzed national data to find out what states are doing to prevent overdose deaths – and how they can do…

September 05, 2025
Monthly Observances & Holidays for September

National Suicide Prevention Week 2025 September 8-14

World Suicide Prevention Day September 10

United Nations…

September 01, 2025
Washington Thriving-Seeking feedback on strategic plan draft five

Washington Thriving is in the final stage of their Strategic Plan. After incorporating feedback from earlier drafts, they are requesting comments…

August 28, 2025

Rural Health Transformation Program- call for ideas

The federal reconciliation bill created a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Federal funds will be available from 2026-2030.…

August 26, 2025
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Resources

Each September, the nation recognizes Suicide Prevention Awareness Month as a time to raise awareness, share with one another, and spread hope to…

August 22, 2025
International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31st

The Department of Health (DOH) will help boost local Overdose Awareness Day events by sharing them and resources through social media and partner…

August 22, 2025
REGISTER NOW! SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST)

The Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) is an innovative training offered to practitioners to provide a…

August 22, 2025

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Upcoming Events

Federal Listening Sessions at the 2025 National Tribal Health Conference

Sep 8 2025

Arizona

Each year, the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) hosts several no-cost Federal Tribal Listening Sessions and Tribal Consultations at their…
TBHCE Webinar Series: Ethical Issues in the Prescription of Mental Health Medications for Non-Prescribers

Sep 9 2025 | 9 - 10am

This webinar examines the complex relationship between the personal values and ethics of the patient, the non-prescribing behavioral healthcare…
Forefront Suicide Prevention LEARN® Training Webinar

Sep 9 2025 | 12 - 1pm

Course Description: Many of us have confided in others during dark times and vice versa. But it can feel awkward, if not downright…
Youth Engaged Evaluation: A Session About Bringing Youth into the Circle of Evaluation

Sep 9 2025 | 12 - 1:30pm

Are you looking for youth engagement strategies that work? Join us as Allyson Kelley & Associates (AKA) presents effective…

Opioids and Xylazine

Sep 9 2025 | 3 - 3:34pm

Webinar Description
As new drugs such as xylazine are emerging, the opioid misuse epidemic continues to affect youth and families. As prevention…
Minerva 2.0 technical support call

Sep 10 2025 | 9:05 - 10am

Call information
Join us for a Minerva 2.0 technical assistance/support call for Minerva 2.0 users (CPWI, CBO and project…
Regulation and Resilience: Understanding Developmental Trauma through a Prevention Lens

Sep 11 2025 | 10:30am - 12pm

Prevention providers are often exposed to high levels of stress—not only through their prevention program participants’ experiences…
SAPST

Sep 9 - 12 2025

Washington

The SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) is held in-person with four full days of training. Grounded in current…

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Community Library

The Athena Forum’s Community Library makes various prevention resources readily available for use by substance use disorder prevention and mental health promotion professionals and volunteers statewide. The Community Library is comprised of handouts, templates, risk profiles, publications, brochures, guidance, and reference tools. Providers can also use this shared space to upload coalition-developed publications, such as newsletters, and earned media that highlights local work.

Visit the Community Library