Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Prevention Fellowship
Applications for Cohort 6 of the Washington State Health Care Authority Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery – Prevention Fellowship program are now open.
Applications are due 11:59 p.m. PST on September 24, 2020.
Questions? Contact:
- Kelley Pascoe, WSU Impact Lab Research Coordinator at kelley.pascoe@wsu.edu
- Clara Hill, WSU Impact Lab Research Coordinator at clara.hill@wsu.edu
Learn, lead, and make a lasting impact in Olympia
For the past year, the Washington State Health Care Authority, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR), in partnership with the Washington State University (WSU) IMPACT Lab, has welcomed 13 passionate, inquisitive, and hardworking undergraduate and graduate students into the Prevention Fellowship Program.
Fellows play a pivotal role in the DBHR team, helping solve real world problems in prevention science, substance use prevention, and mental health promotion. These interactions provide one-of-a-kind insights into state, local, and community initiatives that impact the health and well-being of children, youth, and families in Washington State.
The DBHR Prevention Fellowship is a paid 10-month experience that offers unparalleled access to Washington State's leaders in behavioral health prevention, treatment, and recovery. Fellows dive into hands-on problem-based learning alongside the state's behavioral health prevention, treatment, and recovery leaders. At the end of the experience, fellows are uniquely positioned to enter the prevention workforce, walking away with newfound leadership and communication skills and a deep understanding of multi-level prevention work.
Prevention science experience is not necessary, and students of all majors are encouraged to apply. We welcome all applicants who have obtained or are working towards a bachelor's degree! Whether your interest is in social work, public health, public policy, communication, public administration, or elsewhere, there is a place for you here at DBHR Fellowship.
Take the challenge! Make a change!
Questions? Contact:
- Alicia Hughes, Washington State Health Care Authority, at alicia.hughes@wa.hca.gov
- Kelley Pascoe, WSU Impact Lab Research Coordinator at kelley.pascoe@wsu.edu
- Clara Hill, WSU Impact Lab Research Coordinator at clara.hill@wsu.edu
In 2019, the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery welcomed the first cohort of the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR). The new program is supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) State Opioid Response grant and implemented in partnership with Washington State University (WSU).
Purpose
The DBHR Fellowship Program works to expand the field of substance use disorder prevention and build capacity in communities. The Fellows will:
- Develop knowledge of prevention science and best practices by participating in statewide prevention trainings
- Gain experience in strategic planning, program design, implementation, and contract and program management
- Assist the state with policy and programmatic development
- Provide technical assistance to communities
Timeline
Applications for Cohort 6 of the Prevention Fellowship program are due 11:59 p.m. PST on September 24, 2020.
Cohort 1
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Destiny Eversull
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Kersten T. Tano |
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Cohort 2
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Endalkachew Abebaw
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Mariel Irvan
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Tori McDermott Hale
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Cohort 3
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Sophia Hilsen
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Emma Neller
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Krista Timm
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Sazi Wald
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Cohort 4
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Sabrina DiGennaro
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Rachel Oliver
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Samantha Pangelinan
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Grace Wilkowski
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News and accomplishments
2020 community shoutout to DBHR Prevention Fellows Emma and Sabrina
- Emma (Cohort 3) and Sabrina (Cohort 4) have spent a portion of their fellowship experience in the Marysville community. Recently, the Marysville Coalition Coordinator shared gratitude for the fellows:
"Thanks again for steering Emma and Sabrina my way this January-June. They have been tremendous assets and invaluable team members. Both provided unique skill sets and incredible passion. Our coalition and myself are stronger and better for their contributions and leadership. I feel for both of them with COVID-19 impacting their community networking opportunities yet they responded with flexibility and adaptability. They have been inspiring for me and I am confident they have a promising and rich future."
DBHR Prevention Fellow Endalkachew highlights the Starts with One campaign on KZOK 102.5
- Endalkachew (Cohort 2) shared a public service announcement on KZOK 102.5 highlighting the Starts with One opioid prevention campaign. On-air, Endalkachew shared a brief overview of the campaign and the importance of disposing and storing opioids in order to prevention opioid misuse in our communities. Click here to listen to a recording of Endalkachew on-air.
2019 Washington State Prevention Summit
- In November 2019, all of the current DBHR Fellows attended the Washington State Prevention Summit in Yakima. Collectively, all nine fellows hosted a workshop on prevention workforce development and the fellowship program. Through the workshop, the fellows conveyed how coalition leaders and prevention professionals at the local and state level can impact workforce development strategies.
