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Call for prevention professionals to volunteer for the 2026 Prevention Awards of Excellence review team

Each year, the Prevention Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding prevention professionals, community members, youth, and coalitions for their…

January 22, 2026

New Job Openings Posted

The Athena Forum Job Opening Announcements page has been updated with several new positions in the prevention field, some within Washington…

January 08, 2026

DBHR shares updated map of CPWI sites

We're pleased to share a new map of Community Prevention & Wellness Initiative (CPWI) sites across Washington, updated December 2025 with…

January 02, 2026

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Announcements

Washington Poison Center hosts poison prevention poster contest through Feb 8

It’s time to put your creativity to the test! Washington Poison Center invites students from Kindergarten through 12th grade to take up their…

January 20, 2026
Find the PTTC at CADCA's National Leadership Forum

CADCA’s 2026 National Leadership Forum brings together thousands of coalition leaders, youth, and partners from across the country for four days…

January 20, 2026
Save the date: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

National Drug Take Back Day is a DEA-sponsored, biannual event (April & October) for safe, anonymous disposal of unwanted prescription…

January 15, 2026
SAMHSA releases publication "988 & 911: Strengthening Crisis Response While Managing Risk & Liability"

SAMHSA has released 988 & 911: Strengthening Crisis Response While Managing Risk and Liability, a publication to help states, counties, Tribal…

January 15, 2026

Save the date: 2026 National Tribal Health Conference

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is pleased to announce the dates for the 2026 National Tribal Health Conference (NTHC)! Each year,…

January 13, 2026
Due January 16: HHS Soliciting Nominations for the Secretary's Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC)

Due January 16: HHS Soliciting Nominations for the Secretary's Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC)

The Department of Health and Human…

January 13, 2026
Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program - New (Year 1 Recompete)

The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program was created by the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-20). The Executive Office of…

January 07, 2026
SAMHSA Kicks off Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is charged with helping people in the United States access treatment for…

January 07, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Montana Winter Institute 2026

Jan 27 2026 | 10 - 11am

Montana Winter Institute 2026 Building on What’s Strong With Us: Key Skills for Growing Positive Community Norms…
Ethical AI In Behavioral Health: Practical Use Cases That Work

Jan 27 2026 | 11am - 12pm

Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from abstract concept to operational reality in behavioral health settings. While early conversations…
Stigma in media

Jan 27 2026 | 11am - 12pm

This webinar examines how media coverage of substance use and recovery contributes to stigma and shapes public attitudes. Participants will…
Minerva 2.0 technical support call

Jan 27 2026 | 1:05 - 2pm

Call information
Join us for a Minerva 2.0 technical assistance/support call for Minerva 2.0 users (CPWI, CBO and project providers, and tribe…

Youth Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment Training (YSBIRT) Part 2

Jan 27 2026 | 1 - 2:30pm

The evidenced based approach helps professionals working with youth identify, reduce, and prevent problematic substance use through early…
Montana Winter Institute 2026

Jan 28 2026 | 10 - 11am

Montana Winter Institute 2026 Building on What’s Strong With Us: Key Skills for Growing Positive Community Norms…
CFRI Integrating SUD Prevention with Physical Health Care: Progress in States Webinar

Jan 28 2026 | 11am - 12pm

SAMHSA’s Center for Financing Reform and Innovation (CFRI) is hosting a webinar as part of its series on behavioral health financing. This webinar…
Hopeful Findings in Suicide Prevention

Jan 28 2026 | 10:30am - 12pm

We know that substance abuse prevention and suicide prevention often go hand-in-hand. Join us for presentations and discussions with two…

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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.

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