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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

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Announcements

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

Save the date: National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference September 29-30

Save the date for the 2026 National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference

We invite you to join us for the 2026 National Prevention Network…

March 17, 2026
Washington’s First Teen-Led Mental Health Summit!

Washington’s First Teen-Led Mental Health Summit is a student-driven and action-oriented event rewriting the typical narrative in the…

March 12, 2026
Substance Misuse and a Roll of the Dice

Young people are more likely to develop gambling problems than adults. Those who start gambling early are more likely to become addicted as they…

March 11, 2026
Navigating the Alphabet Soup of Prevention

By Steve Miller, CPS. Published by the PTTC Post.

When you walked into your first prevention meeting, you may have experienced it.…

March 11, 2026

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Upcoming Events

More Good Days, Together: The 2026 Mental Health Month Kickoff

Apr 2 2026 | 10 - 11am

Get ready to celebrate Mental Health Month with us! Since founding Mental Health Month (also known as Mental Health Awareness Month) in…
Safety Over Secrets

Apr 2 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 Across the Lifespan: Check-in With Yourself/Conéctate Contigo Mismo

Apr 2 2026 | 12 - 1pm

Healthy relationships – with parents and caregivers, with mentors, with peers, and even with oneself – can help promote positive behaviors at any…
Strategic Planning: Building a Culture of Participation

Apr 2 2026 | 9am - 4:30pm

This training is part of the comprehensive CPWI Strategic Planning Series.

This course provides an understanding of how to build…

Incorporating Lived/Living Experience into SUD Clinical Design Part 2: Panel Discussion: CABs in Different Settings

Apr 3 2026 | 1 - 2pm

Washington

Sponsored by the UW ADAI State Opioid Response (SOR) Team

Join our three-part series showcasing how incorporating lived and living…
Evidence-Based Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorders Among Populations at Elevated Risk for HIV

Apr 3 2026 | 9 - 10pm

This lecture will review safety optimization strategies and evidence-based treatments for stimulant use disorders, including special attention to…
New Coordinator Basic Training (NCBT) Training of Trainers

Apr 6 2026 | 9am - 11:59pm

The goal of this three-day virtual CPWI NCBT ToT is to train 6-10 individuals in Washington State on the fundamentals of the NCBT training so that…
Evidence-based Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorder

Apr 7 2026 | 10 - 11am

Join the Providers Clinical Support System-Medications for Opioid Use Disorders and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing for the Evidence-…

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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