News from HCA’s Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

Prevention begins with connection; the role of third places in mental health

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we at HCA are focusing on community connection and prevention in action. Prevention in behavioral health often…

2025 Healthy Youth Survey results point to steady course in Washington youth well-being  

For immediate release: April 29, 2026 (26-043)

Contact: DOH Communications

Findings provide data to guide local health jurisdictions…

Apply for the Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Committee

As part of Washington state’s Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, we’re organizing an advisory committee (AC). The RHT-AC will help…

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Upcoming Events

  • West Coast Mentoring Conference

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    Right now, young people are navigating more pressure, noise, and change than ever—and the adults and systems around them can’t afford to…

  • Update on the Diversification of Kratom-Derived Products

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    This session will provide a background on traditional kratom and an overview of the recent proliferation of novel, kratom-derived products.…

  • Aging & Public Health Summit

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    This national summit will convene public health, prevention, behavioral health, and community health practitioners to explore how diverse…

  • Suicide Prevention Symposium

    Illinois

    Join Prevention First’s Mental Health & Technical Assistance team for our Third-Annual Suicide Prevention Symposium! This is a one-day, in-…

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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