News from HCA’s Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

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…

Recognizing youth in lieu of the Spring Youth Forum

This year, the Health Care Authority's (HCA) Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) Prevention Section and leadership had to make the…

The draft agenda is live: DBHR's 2025 Coalition Leadership Institute

The draft agenda is now available! Register today and download the draft agenda for the Health Care Authority Division of Behavioral Health and…

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Upcoming Events

  • Youth Empowerment Summit

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    The Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment’s (GCDE) is holding its first virtual Youth Empowerment Summit this August.

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  • Overdose Awareness Series

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    This free series offered by the Washington Poison Center takes place every Tuesday throughout August (August 5, 12, 19, 26). Full-day sessions…

  • SDRG Office Hours

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    Join the Community Prevention Strategists from UW SDRG during our open virtual office hours, made possible by HCA DBHR, designed to support your…

  • National Coalition Academy, Cohort 3, Week 1

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    As the only training designed specifically for prevention coalitions, the National Coalition Academy (NCA) is the go-to program for equipping new…

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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