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Notice: October Minerva 2.0 New User Training cancelled

The October Minerva 2.0 New User Training for Educational Service Districts and school-based services accounts has been cancelled due to low…

September 22, 2026

Procurement Opportunity for As-Needed Behavioral Health & Recovery Training and/or Services Convenience Pool

HCA’s is looking for individuals and organizations that want to provide training, speaking and conference type services!

The Request for…

September 22, 2026

Help shape HCA's purchasing strategy

The Health Care Authority (HCA) is updating its purchasing strategy to advance our mission of providing…

September 18, 2026

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Announcements

YCCTPP Community and Priority Populations Grant Update

The Youth Cannabis and Commercial Tobacco Prevention Program (YCCTPP) is temporarily pausing the release of the Community and Priority Populations…

September 17, 2026
New Funding Opportunity: Department of Health - YCCTPP Community and Priority Population Grant

New Funding Opportunity Department of Health - YCCTPP Community and Priority Population Grant
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is…

September 03, 2026
SUD Family Education Sessions by Washington State Community Connectors

Are you a parent, caregiver, or family member supporting a loved one impacted by addiction? Free Substance Use Disorder education sessions are…

August 25, 2026
American Indian Health Commission 2026 Biennial Tribal and State Leaders Health Summit

Please join us for the AIHC Biennial Tribal and State Leaders Health Summit hosted by the Squaxin Island Tribe.
When: Monday September 14…

August 25, 2026

National Substance Use Primary Prevention Month is here

This month, SAMHSA is observing National Substance Use Primary Prevention Month. Throughout August, there are opportunities to connect prevention…

August 19, 2026
Webinar Recording: Harm Reduction and Nicotine: What's Real, What's Sold

Department of Health's YCCTPP has shared a webinar recording of the event, "Harm Reduction and Nicotine: What's Real, What's Sold."

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August 19, 2026
Become a Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Youth Ambassador

The Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids is recruiting Youth Ambassadors for the 2026-2027 program. Applications are due by August 31 at 8:59 p.m.…

August 19, 2026
Call for Presentations: Protecting Our Children Conference

The Call for Presentations is now open for the National Indian Child Welfare Association's (NICWA) 45th Annual Protecting Our Children Conference…

August 19, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Annual Contractor Meeting

Sep 23 2026 | 9:05am - 12pm

Registration required.
DOH RFA - YCCTPP Community & Priority Populations Grant

Sep 23 2026 | 10am - 12pm

New Funding Opportunity Department of Health - YCCTPP Community and Priority Population Grant
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is…
Strategic Planning: Developing a monitoring plan for your strategic plan

Sep 23 2026 | 1 - 4:30pm

This training is part of the comprehensive CPWI Strategic Planning Series.

This training addresses skills to develop clear,…
Starts with One | Take Back Day Webinar

Sep 28 2026 | 9:30 - 10:15am

Attend this webinar to learn about the latest resources available to educate communities about the safe disposal of prescription opioid…

DOH RFA - YCCTPP Community & Priority Populations Grant

Sep 30 2026 | 9 - 11am

New Funding Opportunity Department of Health - YCCTPP Community and Priority Population Grant
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is…
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behavior

Sep 30 2026 | 12 - 1pm

Washington

Presenters: Neha Chawla, PhD, Joel Grow, PhD, and Erinn McGraw, BFA (University of Washington)

Mindfulness-based approaches to the…
National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference

Sep 29 - 30 2026

Save the date for the 2026 National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference

We invite you to join us for the 2026 National Prevention Network…
Communities That Care Training of Facilitators

Sep 17 - 30 2026

This live, virtual training series is designed for identified Communities That Care Facilitators (i.e., sometimes called CTC Coordinators or CTC…

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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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