News from HCA’s Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

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…

Legislative session begins

The 2026 WA State legislative session is under way! This year is a “short session” meaning that it is half-way through the biennial budget…

A New Year's message from Sarah Mariani

There’s no doubt that it’s certainly been quite the year. I see recurring themes of challenge, uncertainty, or worry. And still, during such…

More DBHR announcements

Announcements

  • Now available: CADCA Youth Advocacy Toolkit

    CADCA's new Youth Advocacy Toolkit guides young leaders through government, legislation, and advocacy steps. Learn how to engage effectively at…

  • 2026 Tribal Public Health Webinar Series

    The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is excited to announce the 2026 Tribal Public Health Webinar Series! This series is part of an ongoing…

  • Prevention Leaders Masterclass

    A new cohort for the Prevention Leaders Masterclass, by Prevention Leaders Network, begins February 2026. 

    This training is a six-…

  • ADAI summer internship program

    ADAI is launching a new summer internship program for UW undergraduates in Seattle, WA interested in working in substance use/addictions,…

More announcements

Upcoming Events

  • Indian Health 101

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    The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is excited to announce the 2026 Tribal Public Health Webinar Series! This series is part of an ongoing…

  • Empowering Our Youth to Be Vape Free

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    Nationwide health data shows that e-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among youth, as marketing campaigns, social influences,…

  • Minerva 2.0 technical support call

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    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…

  • Carry On: Preventing Veteran Suicide and Substance Misuse

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    This training equips providers with the skills to identify and address substance misuse and suicide risk among veterans. It covers veteran-…

More events
Finding the right library book

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