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DBHR shares updated map of CPWI sites
We're pleased to share a new map of Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI) sites across Washington, updated December 2025 with current communities served.
Learn more by visiting the Athena Forum CPWI webpage.
National Tribal Health Conference 2026 Announced
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is pleased to announce the dates for the 2026 National Tribal Health Conference (NTHC)! Each year, NTHC brings together Tribal leaders, health professionals, advocates, and partners from across Indian Country to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and advance Tribal health policy and practice.
Additional details, including registration, agenda highlights, and hotel information, will be shared in the coming months. For now, mark your calendar and plan to visit Phoenix in August 2026!
Visit the NIHB website to learn more or register to attend.
Washington Poison Center hosts poison prevention poster contest through Feb 8
It’s time to put your creativity to the test! Washington Poison Center invites students from Kindergarten through 12th grade to take up their markers, colored pencils, and paintbrushes to participate in the 20th annual Poison Prevention Poster Contest. The 2026 theme is "Pick Your Poison."
The contest is open for Kindergarten through 12th grade students, with four students being selected.
View the full Athena Forum announcement or visit the contest website to submit an entry.
National Drug Take Back Day is April 26
National Drug Take Back Day is a DEA-sponsored, biannual event (April and October) for safe, anonymous disposal of unwanted prescription drugs, preventing misuse and environmental harm; the next one is April 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering community sites for dropping off pills, patches, and sealed liquids, while also promoting year-round options at local pharmacies and police stations.
Learn more about National Drug Take Back Day.
SAMHSA releases publication to strengthen crisis response
SAMHSA recently released 988 and 911: Strengthening Crisis Response While Managing Risk and Liability, a publication to help states, counties, Tribal nations, and local communities strengthen coordination between the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and traditional 911 emergency response systems.
Since 988 launched, communities have successfully redirected behavioral health crisis calls away from law enforcement and toward specialized support. However, concerns about risk, liability, and interagency coordination have slowed progress.
The integration of 988 and 911 is essential to ensuring people experiencing mental health crises receive the right response at the right time. This framework helps communities move forward by clarifying roles, reducing perceived risk, and building trust across systems.
View the SAMHSA publication.
Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Funding Announcement
The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program was created by the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-20). The Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) are accepting applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grants.
Applications are due February 12, 2026.
View the funding opportunity announcement.
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