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Prevention Provider Meeting registration updated

Registration for the Prevention Provider Meetings (formerly Learning Community Meetings) is open for events through September. Please note, if…

February 20, 2026

Community Problem Gambling Prevention Pilot Program

HCA is seeking applications from organizations currently funded through a contract with the HCA Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Prevention and Mental…

February 04, 2026

2026 Community Survey Information & Documents Published

The Athena Forum CPWI Community Survey page is updated with information and documents related to the current, 2026 implementation of the survey.…

January 27, 2026

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Announcements

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
Save the date: Mental Health America conference October 8-9

The 2026 Mental Health America Conference takes place October 8-9 in Washington, DC and will focus on the theme More Good Days, Together.…

February 18, 2026

Project Motivating Campus Change recruiting college students

Project Motivating Campus Change is currently looking for college students in Central and Eastern Washington to participate…

February 09, 2026
SPF Application for Prevention Success Training March 9-11

The SPF Application for Prevention Success Training is being hosted in-person from March 9-11, 2026 in Pasco Washington. Sign up for SPF…

February 06, 2026
Opioid Response Network to host Foundations in Substance Misuse Prevention Training Series

We're pleased to announce the upcoming Foundations in Substance Misuse Prevention Training Series, brought to you by the Opioid Response Network…

February 06, 2026
Core Competencies for Prevention Researchers Report

The Society for Prevention Research (SPR) is pleased to announce the release of this report, entitled Core Competencies for Prevention…

February 06, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Guiding Good Choices Training of Workshop Leaders

Feb 23 2026 | 9am - 2pm

Description: This training prepares participants to lead Guiding Good Choices workshops.

Participants will learn how the program supports…
Reducing Risks for Adolescent Substance Use: Practical Strategies to Help Parents and Guardians

Feb 24 2026 | 8 - 9:30am

The Alcohol Policy Resource Center is excited to welcome back Dr. Jason Kilmer, along with Dr. Amelia M. Arria, for the Reducing Risks for…
Two Decades of Lessons from Public Health Practice

Feb 24 2026 | 12 - 1pm

In the February 2026 session of Hot Topics in Practice, presenters Dr. Betty Bekemeier, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN and Dr. Patrick O’Carroll, MD, MPH,…
Minerva 2.0 technical support call

Feb 24 2026 | 1:05 - 2pm

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…

Guiding Good Choices Training of Workshop Leaders

Feb 24 2026 | 9am - 2pm

Description: This training prepares participants to lead Guiding Good Choices workshops.

Participants will learn how the program supports…
Connecting Addiction Science to Public Health Policy

Feb 25 2026 | 11am - 12pm

This webinar will focus on bridging scientific research with impactful public health policy, aiming to create a more effective and efficient…
February 2026 Prevention Provider Meeting

Feb 25 2026 | 9:05am - 12:05pm

Registration required.
Prevention Science Foundations: An Overview of the Risk and Protective Factor Framework

Feb 25 2026 | 11am - 12:30pm

The risk and protective factor framework is foundational to Prevention Science. This webinar will take a deeper dive into risk and protective…

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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.

Visit the Community Library