Minerva 1.0 will remain open through the end of April 2022 for downloading of reports
As a result of continued need for report pulling and data verification purposes, Minerva 1.0 will now remain open for an extended window through the end of April, 2022 to allow providers (and managers) to run reports as needed. Minerva 1.0 will continue to remain closed to data entry. For guidance on what reports to pull, please reference Minerva Reports Guidance Document on the Minerva Knowledge Base on the Athena Forum.
Washington State Healthy Youth Survey 2021 results training and workshop
You are invited to the Washington State Healthy Youth Survey 2021 results training and workshop.
When: Wednesday, April 27, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Zoom. Pre registration is preferred.
Please note: This session will be recorded and posted to AskHYS.net.
Includes:
- Background and survey administration information
- How to access HYS data
- Review HYS statistics fundamentals
- Learn how to interpret and communicate HYS results
Questions? Email Miranda Pollock or Emily Maughan
Healthy Youth Survey partner feedback meetings
You are invited to share your feedback on The Washington State Healthy Youth Survey. Biennial partner meetings are scheduled for mid-May/June and will provide an opportunity for feedback on 2023 survey questions.
Partner feedback meetings will be held online via Zoom. Registration is required. A detailed agenda and materials will be distributed one week prior to the meetings. The agenda will be identical for both dates, so you do not need to attend both meetings. Topics are listed online.
Meeting dates (via Zoom):
- Thursday, May 12, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Register
- Thursday, June 9, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Register
2022 Spring Youth Forum
Registration is open for this May 17 virtual event!
The goal of the Spring Youth Forum is to recognize and reward youth prevention teams that have implemented a successful prevention project within their communities. Learn more and consider participating in this powerful event.
Mental health essay contest
High school students ages 16-18 are encouraged to participate in an essay contest focused on reducing the stigma around mental health and increasing resilience in young people.
The Speaking Up About Mental Health! This Is My Story national essay challenge offers cash prizes for the top twenty essays.
Entries are due April 30.
Tribal Wellness and Resilience Gathering
This May 16-18, the first-ever Tribal Wellness and Resilience Gathering is being held in Vancouver, WA. Registration is free, as it is being sponsored by the Department of Health (DOH), and Healthcare Authority (HCA)
The amazing breakout sessions for youth, adult and some youth/adult combo sessions will lead to new opportunities to bring wellness to our youth and even ourselves! This event is for Tribal staff members that work with youth (two adults per tribe) and we are inviting up to five youth per tribe that you are engaged with.
More registration and breakout session details are on the Athena Forum.
National Take Back Day is coming up!
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be hosting its 22nd annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
National Take Back Day is a free, safe, anonymous, and convenient way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs. Since the start of these events, a total of over 15 million pounds have been collected!
HCA has compiled multiple ways you can get involved and several resources to help with ideas and information.
April is Minority Health Month
Did you know that Booker T. Washington started National Negro Health Week in 1915? This expanded over the years to become National Minority Health month. Its aim is to raise awareness of the health disparities experienced by racial and ethnic minority groups, and to encourage action through health education, early detection, and control of disease complications.
The covid-19 pandemic influenced this year’s theme - Give your community a boost! - because of its disproportionate effect on communities of color.
You can participate by promoting the facts about vaccinations and booster shots, or check out these ideas from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities.
Current HCA grants
Other funding opportunities
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Statewide Family Network Program, SAMHSA, due May 2, 2022
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Child abuse and neglect prevention capacity building programs, Strengthening Families Washington, due May 2, 2022
- Pilot projects to address factors contributing to structural racism in public health, Department of Health and Human Services, due June 1, 2022
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Drug-Free Communities Support Program grant, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, due April 11
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Two grants available for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, SAMHSA, May 17
HCA job openings
Other job openings
Check out existing job openings in the field or post your own at The Athena Forum.
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