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Prepare for National Drug Take Back Day with resources from the Starts with One campaign

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 25. Join us for a webinar, Monday, March 16 at 11:00 a.m. to learn how to promote Take…

March 09, 2026

Annual Western Regional Conference on Problem Gambling announced

The annual Western Regional Conference on Problem Gambling will occur April 27-30, 2026 in Vancouver, WA. Save the date and visit the conference…

February 24, 2026

Healthy Youth Survey Planning Committee shares 2027 survey revision process

This message is shared on behalf of the (larger, multi-agency) Healthy Youth Survey (HYS) Planning Committee regarding the revision process for…

February 23, 2026

More DBHR announcements

Announcements

Save the date: CCSAP Annual Conference

Washington’s College Coalition on Substance misuse, Advocacy, and Prevention (CCSAP)’s annual conference and professional development meeting will…

March 09, 2026
Join the Washington State Behavioral Health Advisory Council

The Washington State Behavioral Health Advisory Council (BHAC) advises and educates HCA’s Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) on…

March 04, 2026
Youth voice needed: rural youth perspective questionnaire

The Rural Network's Prevention Conference Planning Committee is inviting rural prevention youth groups to participate in a Rural Youth Perspective…

March 03, 2026
NW Center for Public Health Practice announces Fundamentals of Program Evaluation training course

The Northwest Center for Public Health Practice (NWCPHP) announces new training course for program evaluation.

Program design and…

February 27, 2026

PSCBW to host webinar on "How to Apply for your CPP Credential"

Prevention Specialist Certification Board of Washington (PSCBW) is hosting a webinar "How to Apply for your CPP Credential" on Wednesday March 18…

February 24, 2026
SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) virtual course starts in March

The SPF Application for Prevention Success Training is being hosted online/virtually from March 5-26, 2026, hosted by Rocky Mountain Public Health…

February 18, 2026
Recording of PSCBW's "Obtaining and Maintaining Prevention Certification" now available

The Prevention Specialist Certification Board of Washington (PSCBW) has posted a recording of the January 21, 2026 training titled, "Obtaining and…

February 18, 2026
New alerts highlight emerging synthetic Opioid risks

A new global health alert warns of emerging synthetic opioids known as benzimidazol-2-ones, or “orphines,” now appearing in U.S. and international…

February 18, 2026

More announcements

Upcoming Events

Tobacco Use Disorder Integration Office Hours

Mar 10 2026 | 11am - 12pm

Do you want to strengthen partnerships and collaborations with mental health and substance use organizations to address tobacco-related…
Minerva 2.0 technical support call

Mar 11 2026 | 9:05 - 10am

Join us for a Minerva 2.0 technical assistance/support call for Minerva 2.0 users (CPWI, CBO and project providers, and tribe and…
Forefront suicide prevention webinar for higher education

Mar 11 2026 | 12 - 1pm

Many of us have confided in others during dark times and vice versa. But it can feel awkward, if not downright frightening, not knowing what to do…
CANCELLED: SPF Application for Prevention Success Training

Mar 9 - 11 2026

Washington

This training has been cancelled; rescheduled to May 12-14.
SPF Application for Prevention Success Training

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Environment and Climate Health

Mar 12 2026 | 8 - 9am

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is excited to announce the 2026 Tribal Public Health Webinar Series! This series is part of an ongoing…
SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (RMPHTC - Virtual)

Mar 12 2026 | 9 - 11am

The SPF Application for Prevention Success Training is being hosted online/virtually from March 5-26, 2026, hosted by Rocky Mountain Public Health…
Becoming a MHFA Instructor

Mar 12 2026 | 11am - 12pm

Join this hour-long webinar to learn more about becoming a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor.

During the webinar we'll discuss:…
Cannabis-Induced Psychosis: Psychosis and Mania

Mar 13 2026 | 9 - 10am

Description In this session, Dr. Nik will cover the basics of psychosis and mania. He will discuss what makes bipolar disorder,…

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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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