Thank you for attending DBHR's 2023 Prevention Summit!
Last month, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA), Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) hosted its annual Prevention Summit in-person for the first time since 2019. With over 600 people in attendance, this year’s Summit was an amazing success!
Together, we learned about a broad range of prevention topics, connected with others in the prevention field, and recognized those that made significant contributions to advancing substance use disorder prevention and mental health promotion in Washington State. We are leading prevention together!
Thank you for joining us and helping make this the best Summit yet! We hope you left feeling inspired and empowered to continue the amazing work you are doing in your communities to create a healthier Washington.
This event wouldn’t have been possible without our wonderful sponsors, exhibitors, emcee, speakers, and the multi-agency Prevention Summit Planning Committee. Thank you all for your support and willingness to share your expertise with the broader prevention field!
To learn more about the 2023 Prevention Summit and see a complete list of the sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and award recipients, view the full announcement on The Athena Forum.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Washington State Prevention Summit!
Conference scholarship application available
In an effort to support workforce development, DBHR has identified funding to provide financial support for prevention partners to attend specified conferences on a range of prevention-related topics. Scholarship applications are open to all prevention partners; you do not need to receive DBHR funds to be eligible!
Requests will be reviewed with your prevention manager (if applicable) for alignment with other trainings and activities in your approved budgets. Please note, scholarships cover the cost of conference registration only.
We are currently accepting applications for CADCA National Leadership Forum and Communities that Care Training of Facilitators. These applications are due on Thursday, November 16.
To apply, please submit a completed scholarship application to Harrison Fontaine via email.
Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is observed each November to honor the rich and diverse cultures and heritage of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated island communities.
There are 574 federally recognized tribes in the United States, and many more still seeking recognition. Tribal citizens represent about 2.5 percent of the total U.S. population, with a majority living outside of tribal statistical areas, in urban areas. Intergenerational trauma, cultural barriers, geographic isolation, and lower levels of income have led to significant health disparities among native populations who experience higher rates and prevalence of risk factors for mental health and suicide, unintentional injuries, obesity, substance use, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), teenage pregnancy, diabetes, liver disease, and hepatitis. Learn more about AI/AN health.
You can also visit the U.S. Library of Congress's Native American Heritage Month website to learn about native histories and cultures, view native art and historical images, access teaching resources, and find upcoming events.
Visit The Athena Forum to learn more!
Now available: New Focus On Instagram and Start Talking Now social
Check out our newly-launched Focus On Instagram page and the Start Talking Now Facebook page, and give us a follow or like to stay in the loop with the latest prevention social! The Focus On toolkit (password: FocusOnYou) and Start Talking Now toolkit (password: StartTheConversation) will also be updated regularly with new monthly social content, with Start Talking Now assets available in English and Spanish.
In September 2020, HCA launched the statewide Focus On campaign to prevent underage drinking among high school teens. The campaign spotlights positive social norms, outlines the risks and consequences of underage drinking, and encourages teens to choose healthy ways to deal with stress, anxiety, and boredom.
The Start Talking Now campaign is based on research showing that when parents and trusted adults are involved in their teenagers’ lives, set clear rules and expectations, and monitor what they do; teens are less likely to use alcohol and other drugs. Campaign materials are designed to help parents and caregivers start and maintain effective conversations about not using alcohol and other drugs.
Apply to participate in the Reaching Rural Initiative!
On behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the State Justice Institute, the Institute for Intergovernmental Research is excited to share this solicitation for Reaching Rural: Advancing Collaborative Solutions.
What is the Reaching Rural Initiative?
The Reaching Rural Initiative is a one-year initiative. Over the course of the year, the selected individuals and teams will receive coaching and participate in skill-building workshops as well as virtual and in-person learning experiences.
Who should apply?
The Reaching Rural Initiative is designed for rural agency leaders or mid-level professionals working in counties, cities, or tribes as justice, public safety, public health, or behavioral health practitioners. Applicants may apply to participate in the Reaching Rural Initiative as an individual practitioner or as a member of a cross-sector team from the same community or region.
Register or visit The Athena Forum to learn more!
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Wednesday, November 15, is the deadline to submit original and supplemental invoices that include federal fund sources for services occurring in July through September of 2023, and/or that expired in September 2023. Please note, DBHR is unable to guarantee reimbursement for federal expenditures submitted more than 45-days after the service delivery date and/or fund source end date.
HCA job openings
No current openings
Other job openings
Check out existing job openings in the field or post your own at The Athena Forum.
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