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June 16, 2023

On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation freeing the enslaved people in the states currently engaged in rebellion against the Union. This paved the way for the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which abolished slavery in our nation on December 6, 1865.

Following the Emancipation Proclamation, slavery continued to remain deeply entrenched in the South. As the Union army advanced into the South, the Emancipation Proclamation was enforced...

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June 14, 2023

The WA Health Care Authority (HCA) in partnership with Desautel Hege (DH) is developing a primary prevention fentanyl education campaign for youth ages 12-18. HCA and DH will be hosting four listening sessions (dates/times included below) to gather feedback on early campaign materials for maximum campaign efficacy and impact. Statewide prevention professionals including Community Coalition Coordinators, Student Assistance Professionals, and DOH cannabis/tobacco contractors, etc. are strongly...

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June 13, 2023

Important reminder we have expanded tomorrow’s in-person training to hybrid!  And there is also still time to join this Thursday's hands-on training later this week. Register below,

  • Hybrid (One Day)Wednesday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. via Zoom. ...
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June 9, 2023

Do you know a prevention professional or volunteer from your local CPWI or Tribal community, ESD, or a local organization whose contributions to the prevention field should be recognized?

The categories demonstrating excellence in prevention are: Tribal Prevention; Youth Leadership; Young Adult Leadership; Professional and/or Exceptional Community Prevention Leader; Community Coalition and/or Community Prevention Group; Contributions to Prevention by an Organization, Business,...

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June 7, 2023

Washington State is working to create a youth safety and well-being line, available 24/7, 365 days a year, to address a spectrum of youth safety and well-being concerns and connect youth with appropriate resources.

Youth voices are needed to select a name for the helpline. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete, and youth participants are eligible to receive a $20 gift card.

Do you know any youth that may be interested? Share the ...

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June 7, 2023

The Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) is a hybrid training that blends a pre-requisite, self-paced online course with four full days of in-person training. Grounded in current research and SAMHSA’s SPF, the SAPST provides foundational knowledge and skills necessary to implement effective, data-driven prevention interventions that improve substance-related outcomes, reduce behavioral health disparities, and improve wellness.

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June 7, 2023

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is sponsoring the “Behavioral Health Equity Challenge” for CBOs serving diverse racial and ethnic populations. Different than a grant application, CBOs are invited to share innovative outreach and engagement strategies by answering four questions about health equity. Ten winners will each receive $50,000 and opportunities to be recognized.

Visit the ...

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June 7, 2023

Each June, Pride Month is observed and celebrated throughout the United States. To those in the LGBTQIA+ community, Pride is a celebration of self-expression and the progress that has been made, as well as an opportunity to recognize and commemorate all those that fought and sacrificed to increase LGBTQIA+ rights and discrimination protections. 

National prevalence data on substance use among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) high school students indicate that LGB students use...

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June 5, 2023

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) is proud to announce a request for applications (RFA) to solicit applications from organizations interested in participating in a project to implement substance use disorder prevention services, focusing on substance use disorder (SUD) related to opioids and cannabis, mental health promotion, and suicide prevention in Washington State.

The purpose of this funding is to increase...

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May 28, 2023

The agency was awarded ongoing funding to rebuild the commercial tobacco prevention and cessation program, and are in the process of developing a spending plan. A draft spending plan is available for review and your feedback will be accepted through June 20, 2023. A final feedback discussion will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 12 – 1 pm PST, hosted by Washington Breathes. The plan will be finalized by July...

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May 25, 2023

Welcome to this year's 9th annual Coalition Leadership Institute (CLI), held in-person in Olympia, WA for prevention and mental health promotion providers in Washington State. Note: all providers are welcome to attend; this is a required event for CPWI providers.

 

Dates: Tuesday, August 22 and Wednesday, August 23, 2023, with optional workshops on August 24.

Location: The Olympia Hotel...

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May 25, 2023

Washington State Health Care Authority, in partnership with Cascade Community Healthcare, will be providing three free youth mental health first aid trainings in the spring for CPWI coordinators and community members!

The 2nd training will be at held in Moses Lake from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The total number of participants per training is limited to 20, so don’t wait to register! To receive full credit, each participant must register via the EventBrite cited on the attached flyer, and...

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May 24, 2023

Do you know a prevention professional whose contributions to the prevention field should be recognized?

The categories demonstrating excellence in prevention are: Tribal Prevention; Youth Leadership; Young Adult Leadership; Professional and/or Exceptional Community Prevention Leader; Community Coalition and/or Community Prevention Group; Contributions to Prevention by an Organization, Business, or Agency; Outreach or Implementation of a Prevention Program; and Early-Career...

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May 17, 2023

Washington State Health Care Authority, in partnership with Cascade Community Healthcare, will be providing three free youth mental health first aid trainings in the spring for CPWI coordinators and community members!

The first training will be May 19, 2023 in hybrid format in Centralia, WA from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The total number of participants per training is limited to 20, so don’t wait to register! To receive full credit, each participant must register via the EventBrite...

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May 17, 2023

Learn, lead, and make a lasting impact in Washington State.

Applications for Cohort 11 of the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery's (DBHR) Prevention Fellowship Program, beginning in July 2023, are now open!

Applications are due 11:59 p.m. PT on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

  • Internal (WSU-employed) candidates:...
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