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Coalition Coordinators Community of Practice

Join the upcoming Community of Practice meetings!

We’re excited to continue the monthly Community of Practice meetings for Coalition…

June 04, 2026

CLI final call for registration and announcing pre-travel information

The 2026 Coalition Leadership Institute will be held in-person at Evans Event Hall at Evergreen State College from June 22 through June 24.…

May 28, 2026

2026 Prevention Awards of Excellence Program Now Accepting Nominations!

The 2026 Prevention Awards of Excellence are an opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations for their dedication and contributions to…

May 22, 2026

More DBHR announcements

Announcements

SAMHSA Announces Funding Opportunities to Prevent Addiction, and Address Child Trauma, Suicide, Mental Illness

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS…

June 11, 2026
DOH accepting applications for Adolescent and Young Adult Health Parent, Guardian and Caregiver Advisory Board

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) wants to learn more about what the caregivers of teens and young adults need to support their…

June 11, 2026
Save the date: Native Communities Home Visiting Meeting

Save the Date

Join an impactful gathering that spotlights and supports home visiting programs in Native communities to strengthen child…

June 08, 2026
Centralia Middle School students ask council for fewer advertisements for alcohol, tobacco, and other substances

A group of Centralia Middle School students is concerned about how ever-present advertising for tobacco and alcohol products might affect them and…

May 21, 2026

Advisory: Addressing Cannabis Use Disorder in Primary Care Settings—A Lifespan Approach

SAMHSA has issued a new advisory: Addressing Cannabis Use Disorder in Primary Care Settings—A Lifespan Approach.

This  Advisory…

May 20, 2026
WASAVP scheduled new pharmacology webinar - "What Preventionists Need To Know About Sedatives (Including Alcohol)" on June 4

Sedative drugs - especially alcohol — cause more overall harm than trendier drugs because they are common, accepted, and easy for young people to…

May 20, 2026
2025 Workforce Assessment Report available

The Northwest PTTC conducts an annual assessment of the training and technical assistance needs of the prevention workforce. Click on the button…

May 11, 2026
Welcoming the 2026-27 CADCA National Youth Council

CADCA is proud to welcome the newest members of the National Youth Council (NYC), a select group of young leaders ages 15-18 who are shaping the…

May 04, 2026

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Upcoming Events

WA behavioral healthcare conference

Jun 11 - 12 2026

Washington

The conference brings together a diverse group of presenters to share information about therapeutic interventions, recovery supports, promising…
Guiding Good Choices Training of Workshop Leaders

Jun 8 - 12 2026

Guiding Good Choices© (GGC) is an evidence-based program for parents/caregivers of youth ages 9-14. The primary goal is to…
Media Literacy Education for Children and Youth

Jun 11 - 12 2026

Join the National Academy of Sciences for a workshop that will explore how to support the development of media literacy for children and youth in…
NIHB Behavioral Health Summit

Jun 12 - 13 2026

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is excited to announce the 2026 Tribal Public Health Webinar Series! This series is part of an ongoing…

Transforming Youth Engagement in Substance Use Prevention Programming

Jun 16 2026 | 11am - 12pm

SPTAC is excited to announce a new virtual training on youth engagement, designed to help SAMHSA-funded grantees involve a broader range of young…
Calm in the Chaos: Practical Tools for Uncertain Times

Jun 16 2026 | 12 - 1pm

This dynamic, resilience-focused presentation equips participants with simple, evidence-based tools to reduce stress.

In a world that…
Organizational Elements to Effective Coalitions

Jun 16 2026 | 1 - 2:30pm

ENHANCED PREVENTION LEARNING SERIES (EPLS) Organizational Elements to Effective Coalitions
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Hypofrontality: Effects of Marijuana on the Growing Brain

Jun 17 2026 | 1 - 2pm

This presentation examines how marijuana use and other high-risk behaviors disrupt adolescent brain development, particularly the prefrontal…

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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