Reminder: Washington State Prevention Summit registration is live!
Registration is open for the 2026 Washington State Prevention Summit! Each year, the Summit brings together youth, volunteers, and professionals from across Washington for an enriching training and networking opportunity — all working toward the prevention of substance use disorder, suicide, violence, and other behavioral health challenges.
When: October 28–29, 2026
Where: Hotel Murano, Tacoma, WA
Register today!
- Adult (Non-Chaperone): $250.00
- Adult Chaperone / Team Adult Advisor: $195.00
- Youth: $140.00
Visit the Prevention Summit website for more information.
Join the American Indian Health Commission 2026 Biennial Tribal and State Leaders Health Summit
Please join us for the AIHC Biennial Tribal and State Leaders Health Summit hosted by the Squaxin Island Tribe.
Hosted by Squaxin Island Tribe at Little Creek Casino Resort, this Summit brings together Tribal Leaders, State Legislators, Tribal and Urban Indian Health Organization staff members, state agency leadership and representatives, federal representatives, and the Portland Area Indian Health Services to discuss Tribal legislative and programmatic health priorities.
Contact AIHC for more information.
The Annual Contractor Meeting is September 23
As we head into September, please ensure you are planning to attend the virtual September 23rd Annual Contractor Meeting. This meeting is required for CPWI / CBO contract contacts, coordinators, and fiscal representatives.
As we did not have an August Prevention Provider Meeting and due to the mid-biennium timing, this meeting is expected to have some important statewide updates in addition to reminders to ensure your success for the year to come!
Registration and meeting information will be shared closer to the event.
Get ready for the new school year with Friends for Life and For Our Lives
Back-to-school season is here, and we have some new and exciting materials available for your youth prevention education needs. Both the Friends for Life and For Our Lives campaigns offer resources covering topics like fentanyl and naloxone education, protective factors, and refusal skills.
Check out all the new materials.
Webinar Recording: Harm Reduction and Nicotine: What's Real, What's Sold
Department of Health's YCCTPP has shared a webinar recording of the event, Harm Reduction and Nicotine: What's Real, What's Sold.
In this 30-minute webinar, presenters uncover how tobacco companies use the language of safety and innovation to promote nicotine pouches, e-cigarettes, and other non-combustible products. Watch the recording today!
Call for Presentations: Protecting Our Children Conference
The Call for Presentations is now open for the National Indian Child Welfare Association's (NICWA) 45th Annual Protecting Our Children Conference taking place April 4-7, 2027 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Learn more about this event.
Guided by this year's theme, "Rooted in Ancestral Wisdom, Weaving Sacred Connections," NICWA is seeking presentations in the areas of child welfare, foster care and adoption services; children's mental health; judicial and legal affairs; and youth and family involvement.
Presentation proposals are due October 30,2026. Submit a presentation proposal today.
SUD Family Education Sessions by Washington State Community Connectors
Are you a parent, caregiver, or family member supporting a loved one impacted by addiction? Free Substance Use Disorder education sessions are available. This 8-week series covers practical skills from the CRAFT model, communication strategies, and guidance for navigating Washington's behavioral health systems. Presented by families, for families.
Register today on the Washington State Community Connections website.
Cheney bans synthetic kratom
After introduction in April 2026 and passing three ordinance readings, Cheney City Council unanimously approved the passage of a synthetic Kratom ban in Cheney, Washington.
The ban includes:
- This is a ban on the sale of synthetic kratom products within the Cheney city limits.
- It does not ban online sales of any kratom products.
- It does not ban possession of any kratom products.
- Each separate sale, advertisement, or distribution of Kratom is considered an independent violation.
- Violations result in a civil infraction and $250 fee.
- Each new day a violation occurs will result in a new penalty.
- Fines collected are allocated to a fund for Kratom education and enforcement of the ordinance.
- The ban includes a sunset clause if or when Washington State or the federal government passes regulation over synthetic kratom.
Read the full language of the ordinance.
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