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April's National Drug Take Back Day is coming up!

National Drug Take Back (NDTB) Day is coming up on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. NDTB day is a free, safe,…

April 01, 2026

Reminder: Spring Youth Forum registration due April 3

Calling all Youth teams from across Washington to join us for the 2026 Washington State Spring Youth Forum—a celebration of youth leadership,…

March 30, 2026

Reminder: Starts with One feedback survey closes 3/31!

The Starts with One campaign is gathering coalition feedback to help shape future campaign materials and resources. Last year, the campaign was…

March 30, 2026

More DBHR announcements

Announcements

3rd Annual Moment of Youth Summit

Lopez Island Family Resource Center and the Lopez Youth Health Advocates, in partnership with the Coalition for Orcas Youth…

April 10, 2026
Refocus and Renew: Moving Towards Health Series

Now Available: Improving Maternal Mental Health in Women with Serious Mental Illness.

Women with serious mental illness (SMI) face…

April 08, 2026
National Public Health Week

National Public Health Week is April 6–12, 2026. Join the American Public Health Association in celebrating this year’s theme, Ready. Set.…

April 08, 2026
Applications Open until April 30: DOH's Youth Advisory Council (Ages 13-22)

Dear Colleagues:

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is inviting young people …

April 06, 2026

National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference call for abstracts

Abstract submissions are now open for the 2026 National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference, taking place virtually on September 29–30, 2026.…

April 01, 2026
Early-bird registration opens for CADCA Mid-Year Training Institute

CADCA Mid-Year Training Institute occurs July 12-16, 2026 at Gaylord Palms in Orlando, Florida. Registration is now open open, with…

March 30, 2026
Pinwheels of Possibility for National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month

A message from our proud partners at DCYF:

April is National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, a time to reflect on what it takes…

March 25, 2026
New SAMHSA advisory: expanding behavioral health teams in care deserts with Community Health Workers and Peer Support Specialists

Millions of Americans live in behavioral health care deserts, areas with severe shortages of mental health providers, long wait times, high costs…

March 24, 2026

More announcements

Upcoming Events

Supporting Motivation to Change: Motivational Interviewing

Apr 14 2026 | 9 - 10am

Part 1: April 7

Part 2: April 14

Outcomes/Objectives
Define motivational interviewing (MI) and its purpose…
Tobacco Use Disorder Integration Office Hours

Apr 14 2026 | 11am - 12pm

Do you want to strengthen partnerships and collaborations with mental health and substance use organizations to address tobacco-related…
Not Just the Future—The Now: Youth Driving Change in Prevention

Apr 14 2026 | 2 - 3pm

Provided by the YCCTPP of Department of Health
Alcohol and Cannabis Prevention Policy Summit

Apr 13 - 14 2026

Illinois

The Alcohol Policy Resource Center and the Cannabis Policy Resource Center are hosting an Alcohol & Cannabis Prevention Policy Summit. We’re…

Becoming a MHFA Instructor

Apr 16 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:…
Safety Over Secrets

Apr 16 2026 | 11am - 12:30pm

MENTOR Washington hosts Rebuilding Hope Sexual Assault Center in a three-part series on sexual violence, experiences of youth survivors, and best…
Prevention Voices Legislative Session Debrief

Apr 16 2026 | 2 - 3pm

The next Prevention Voices meeting will be the Legislative Session Debrief on Thursday, April 16th from 2-3pm.

You…
Youth Wellness Summit 2026

Apr 16 2026

Washington

The Washington Youth Networks invites you to join us for the 2026 Youth Network Wellness Summit. This event is designed for participants between…

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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