Join us for a morning of connection, collaboration, and inspiration with education leaders and community partners from across the region. The Annual Principals’ Breakfast brings together Principals, Student Assistance Professionals, Prevention/Intervention Specialists, and Coalition Coordinators to support the vital work of student well-being and success.

What to expect:

• Start your morning with our complimentary breakfast
• Unlock the power of Healthy Youth Survey data—tailored insights for principals by Clark County Public Health
• Build meaningful connections with school and community leaders
• Explore student support programs and collaboration opportunities
• Check out the onsite Prevention & Wellness Resource Fair after the Breakfast

Come enjoy a complimentary breakfast while learning about youth substance use prevention programs and resources. Engage with others who are working to support student wellness and success in our schools. Tour our Regional Resource Fair immediately following the event! Additional information will be provided in the coming weeks.

This is a free event, but registration is required. Please RSVP by October 6th.

Event Details:

• Date: Monday, October 13, 2025

• Time: 8:00am – 10:00am

• Location: ESD 112 Conference Center
  2500 NE 65th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98661

• Breakfast: Provided at no cost

• Registration Link: pdenroller.org/esd112/catalog/192231

• Questions? Contact Logan Morrow ([email protected])

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join the Prevent Coalition and ESD 112 for a FREE community event focused on youth, family, prevention, and mental wellness, bringing together resources from across Clark, Skamania, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Pacific, and Wahkiakum counties. Whether you are a professional who works with youth and families, a caregiver, or simply passionate about wellness, this event offers valuable opportunities to:

• Connect with local organizations and resources.
• Explore prevention and mental health services.
• Attend mini workshops throughout the day.
• Get a free professional headshot (Iimited spots available).
• Enjoy refreshments and networking in a welcoming space.

For more information, including how to be a vendor, please reach out to Paula Linden ([email protected]).

Event Details:

Date: October 13, 2025

Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm

Location: ESD 112 Conference Center (2500 NE 65th Ave, Vancouver, WA)

Make your plans to attend and invest in connection, collaboration, and community well-being.

The Healthy Youth Survey (HYS) collects important data that helps schools, communities, and policymakers support youth. Each school’s participation is vital because it helps everyone understand youth experiences. The recommended deadline to register your school is September 30, 2025. Survey administration will occur from October 6th through 24th, 2025.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR SCHOOL.

• Completely Confidential: There is no way to connect survey responses to individual students. No one can see their answers during the survey, no matter what device they use.
• Supports Funding: Helps secure funding for youth prevention programs, including Student Assistance Professionals and the Community Prevention & Wellness Initiative (CPWI).
• Informs Decision-Making: School staff use the data to identify student needs and guide prevention work.
• Tracks Trends Over Time: Since 2002, the survey has helped track health behaviors and substance use in Washington youth.
• Youth Voice Matters: The HYS gives students a safe and confidential way to share their experiences and perspectives.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE SURVEY ADMINISTRATION MATERIALS.

• Schedule on days with high attendance: The more students who participate, the more useful the data
• Train Proctors: Make sure survey proctors understand the importance of following instructions.
• Ensure Access: Provide working devices and chargers so students can complete the survey.
• Ask for Help: Coalition coordinators, Regional ESD HYS Coordinators, and Student Assistant Professionals (SAPs) can assist.

• Get a good night’s sleep and eat breakfast before the survey.
• Be Honest: Honest answers lead to more accurate results.
• Be Focused: Follow instructions and complete the survey carefully.

CLICK HERE FOR A PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION LETTER.

October will be here soon so now is a good time to start planning your event for Red Ribbon Week!

The Red Ribbon campaign serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities, educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities. Ways to show support range from wearing red to facilitating events and activities that bring awareness to living a drug-free life.

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) provides a toolkit to help with planning which includes promotion ideas for communities and schools, sample press release and talking points, and social media graphics. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts who participate can earn a patch through the DEA scouting patch program.

Learn more by viewing the resources at www.dea.gov/redribbon.

This year's summit, originally planned for October 2025, has been postponed. Event representatives indicated a plan to hold the conference in the spring of 2026. We look forward to promoting the event when details are available. For information on the Prevention Summit including past events please visit the Prevention Summit website at preventionsummit.org.

Community coalitions, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations in Southwest Washington are collaborating to host drive‐thru drug take‐back events on Saturday, October 25th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members are encouraged to bring their unused and expired prescriptions and over‐the‐counter medications for safe, free, drive-thru disposal to one of the following event sites:

Clark County:

• Battle Ground Police Dept. (507 SW 1st St., Battle Ground, WA)
• La Center Police Department (105 W 5th St., La Center, WA)
• Pendleton Woolen Mills (2 Pendleton Way, Washougal, WA)
• Ridgefield Police Department (101 Mill St., Ridgefield, WA)

Click here for Clark County events flyer.

Klickitat County:

• Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 Columbus St., Goldendale, WA

Click here for Klickitat County event flyer.

All prescription and over‐the‐counter medications including pills, liquids and inhalers will be accepted for free disposal. All event sites will accept vape pens and e‐cigarettes without batteries for disposal. Please note that none of the locations will accept sharps and syringes. Medications not in original containers will also be accepted. All prescription & over-the-counter medication collected at drug take back events are safely incinerated by the D.E.A.

Community‐based medicine take‐back events and year-round disposal programs are the only safe way to dispose of medication. Medicine should never be flushed or thrown in the trash, it pollutes the environment, our waterways, or could be taken by someone for whom it wasn’t prescribed.

If you’re unable to make it to an event, you can find a year-round medicine disposal kiosk or order envelopes to dispose of medicine by mail at www.Med-Project.org.

Links to year-round disposal location flyers:

• Clark – Year-Round Disposal Flyer (PDF)
• Skamania – Year-Round Disposal Flyer (PDF)
• Klickitat – Year-Round Disposal Flyer (PDF)

Join the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery, and Washington Health Care Authority, for a webinar on Tuesday, September 30, at 11:00am, to learn how to promote Take Back events and safe medication disposal in your community using resources available through the Starts with One prescription opioid misuse prevention campaign. Also, get a preview of changes coming to the campaign in the near future, including a variety of new materials and updates to the website.

Register for the webinar!

The Starts with One safe disposal toolkit includes ready-to-use ads, posters, social media content, and other localizable materials and information.

Washington State's Community Prevention & Wellness Initiative (CPWI) is a two-pronged, data-informed approach that focuses prevention efforts in a collaborative community and school model in communities with higher risk and greater need. Through CPWI, evidence-based substance use disorder prevention programs and strategies are implemented from the community level and within schools to help reduce local risk factors for youth and adults and to promote mental health within the selected community.

CPWI initiatives are managed by Washington Health Care Authority (HCA). HCA provides an infographic describing communities before and after CPWI implementation and highlights the effectiveness of the program. Click the image with story to view the infographic.

The Coalition News is moving to a seasonal publishing schedule, with new editions arriving in fall, winter, and spring. This change will give space for thoughtful content, richer stories, and highlights that reflect the rhythm of our program and prevention work throughout the year.

We will continue to promote seasonal prevention activities, health holidays, and trainings, while also promoting the latest prevention resources!

Listen to all Prevent Coalition podcasts at preventcoalition.podbean.com or on Google Podcasts, the Apple Podcast app and other familiar streaming services. Episodes are also archived at preventcoalition.org/events/news/.

Season 3:

• Season 3, Episode 1 - Youth Mental Health Wellness

Season 2:

• Episode 1 - Supporting Student Assistance Professionals
• Episode 2 - What's an ACH?
• Episode 3 - Tips for Working with Teens
• Episode 4 - How to Organize & Run a Youth Conference

Season 1:

• Episode 0 - Welcome
• Episode 1 - Rural Network
• Episode 2 - Policy Change
• Episode 3 - Secure Your Cannabis
• Episode 4 - "Better You Bingo" with special guests from Clark County STASHA!
• Episode 5 - Sweet & Sour
• Episode 6 - New Coordinator Orientation

All Prevent Coalition podcasts can be found at preventcoalition.podbean.com or on Google Podcasts, the Apple Podcast app and other familiar streaming services. Episodes are also archived at preventcoalition.org/events/news/.

This is an opportunity to provide feedback on the draft strategic plan for Washington’s Prenatal-25 behavioral health system before it is finalized and submitted to the Legislature in November.

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) is especially encouraging people with lived and living experience—including youth, young adults, parents, caregivers, and anyone who has interacted with Washington’s behavioral health system to take this survey. Your perspective is essential to creating a plan that truly reflects the needs of the community.

This is the final survey, Survey #5, in the Washington Thriving feedback series. Participation in past surveys is not required.

Responses are due by September 15th.

Click HERE to learn more and take the survey.

Share your voice on youth vaping and mental health! The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, with support from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, is calling on young people (20 yrs of age and under) across the country to speak out about how vaping is impacting youth mental health, and how harmful and addictive products are marketed to youth. Youth passionate about how vaping affects them, their friends, and their community are encouraged to write down their thoughts and submit for a chance to win up to $200!

Deadline to submit is September 12th!

Click here to visit the contest website for rules and submission link.

Click here to download the flyer.

Schools are back in session with the excitement of a new school year. Youth serving adults and parents can help students safely navigate through this school year by boosting their knowledge about the risks of vaping, educating youth, and promoting alternatives to use. Below is a mini tool kit of resources to assist!

Visit the Rescue Agency website (rescueagency.com) to learn more about their Down and Dirty campaign and other readymade campaigns.

Suicide prevention month provides an opportunity to create awareness, implement suicide prevention in social networks and communities, and help those in need. Helpful resources are listed below (click link to visit resource website):

• CDC Suicide Prevention Month: Partner Toolkit
• SAMHSA Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Toolkit
• National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention Campaign #BeThere
• Suicide Prevention Resource Center - Ideas for Action
• NAMI Suicide Prevention Awareness Month webpage
• National Hispanic and Latino PTTC Suicide Prevention Mini book
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• PBS broadcast "Facing Suicide"
• Digital Shareables on Suicide Prevention (nih.gov)

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, known as 988, is a resource where compassionate, accessible care and support is available for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress - including youth - whether that is thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also contact 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) frequently updates their 988 Resources. They provide a 988 Partner Tool Kit with a variety of messaging, social media images and chat shareables, print materials in a number of languages, plus 988 branded stickers, magnets, and posters to help you promote 988 in your community.

Did you know the 988 Lifeline provides specialized services to certain populations?

• American Sign Language (ASL) services: Individuals who use ASL as their primary language can call 988 via videophone to receive support from a counselor in ASL. TTY users can use their preferred relay service or dial 711, then 988.
• LGBTQI+ youth subnetwork line: LGBTQIA2S+ teens and young adults, ages 13-24, can call, text, or chat the 988 Lifeline to receive support from affirming crisis counselors.
• Native and Strong Lifeline: Washington American Indian and Alaska Native people can call, text, or chat the 988 Lifeline to receive support from native crisis counselors who are tribal members and descendants closely tied to their communities. Native and Strong Lifeline counselors are fully trained in crisis intervention and support, with special emphasis on cultural and traditional practices related to healing.
• Spanish language line: To receive support in Spanish, call, text, or chat the 988 Lifeline and choose option 2.
• Veterans Crisis Line: Veterans in crisis or anyone concerned about a veteran in crisis, can call 988 and press 1 to be connected to the Veterans Crisis Line. You can also chat online or text 838255. Veterans Affairs benefits or health care are not required.

The Lifeline offers interpretation services in more than 240 languages and dialects. These services are available 24/7/365. To receive support in languages other than English or Spanish, call the 988 Lifeline and say the name of the language you need.

Check out what's new at SAMHSA's 988 information website, www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988 or visit the Washington Department of Health's 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline page and learn more about specific services in Washington State.

The CDC Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) created this tool kit to help schools and communities support students and empower families to prepare for a healthy and successful school year.

The sample social media posts and graphics help promote messages about mental health, connectedness, family involvement, wellness, healthy habits, physical activity, school preparedness, and general tips for the school year.

Click here to view the resources at cdc.gov/healthyyouth/back-to-school.

As students return to the classroom this fall, they’ll be excited to show off new clothes, sneakers, and electronics – and possibly new nicotine products.

This article by Truth Initiative discusses emerging products, how to engage students in conversation about the risks of vaping. and resources that are available to help.

Click here to read more.

"It's okay not to be okay". The CDC created the Free Mind campaign to raise awareness about the connection between youth substance use and mental health. The goals of the Free Mind campaign are to:

• Prevent substance use initiation, substance use, overdose, and related harms among youth.
• Educate youth on specific risks related to substance use, addiction, and overdose.
• Articulate the impacts that mental and behavioral health issues have on youth as they relate to substance use, prescription drug misuse, overdose, and addiction.
• Encourage youth to take responsibility for the aspects of their lives within their control and make healthy decisions.
• Equip those who influence youth with tools and information to help effect positive change.

The campaign website provides social media graphics & templates, PSA templates, fact sheets, newsletter type, facilitator guides, and more.

Click HERE or on the image with this article to visit the campaign website.

A social norms media campaign is designed to correct misperceptions that students have of each other’s attitudes and behaviors with respect to substance use by bringing to their attention the true, positive norms that exist among the student body. This comprehensive guide is designed to support schools and community partners in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a social norms media campaign (SNMC) in middle, junior, and high school settings.

This guide is provided by ADAPT (A Division for Advancing Prevention & Treatment) who operationalizes the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) prevention programing nationally. ADAPT provides more resources on their webpages (hidta.org/adapt). Click on the guidebook image to download the resource or visit hidta.org/adapt/snmc.

Growing up in our fast-paced world is stressful. Song for Charlie is a national family-led, nonprofit charity that encourages young people to choose healthy coping strategies over self-medication. They empower students to learn and share knowledge by providing research tools and promoting peer-to-peer learning programs.

Song For Charlie provides a large number of resources on their website to aid schools, communities, and parents with the education tools to they need such as current data, outreach tools, videos, social media images, a conversation & fact guide, and much more.

Access the resources at songforcharlie.org.

Learn the facts about fentanyl and take empowered action to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Johnny’s Ambassadors is a non-partisan, non-profit, grass-roots alliance of individuals and organizations around the globe concerned about the harms of youth THC use. Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, started Johnny’s Ambassadors after her 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide after becoming psychotic from dabbing high-THC concentrates.

The organization educates parents, teens, and communities about the dangers of today’s potent THC products (marijuana, dabs, vapes, edibles) on adolescent brain development, psychosis, and suicide. To dramatically increase the perception of harm from teen THC use and decrease teens’ intent to use THC products, to allow our youth to live productive, happy lives.

Their website is home to many resources that can assist with your cannabis prevention campaigns, such as fact sheets, videos, books, social media graphics, data & research, curriculum for teachers, and much more.

Visit the Johnny's Ambassadors website at johnnysambassadors.org.

Washington DOH provides a website that makes finding Naloxone easier. Naloxone is available over the counter at many pharmacies and major retailers. It is recommended those locations are utilized if able, or to purchase naloxone using insurance. As an alternative, people can find free naloxone near them using the map.

Click here to view the map.

This resource from Washington Breathes, the statewide coalition for commercial tobacco prevention, explains policy solutions to prevent youth vaping and help young people quit nicotine use. This handout focuses on two critical strategies:

• Ending the sale of flavored tobacco products, and
• Funding youth prevention and cessation programs provided by Tribes, community organizations, and for schools.

Click here or on the image to view the infographic.

If you are interested in joining one or more activities below, please contact Abigail Wells, Rural Network Coordinator ([email protected]) or [email protected]. More information about these activities and the work of the Rural Network is available on the Rural Network website:

www.preventcoalition.org/rural

The full membership meets monthly on the last Tuesday of each month from 2pm-3:30pm. This meeting is meant to engage network members, build connections across isolated communities, provide training to members and bring in guest speakers. Meetings often include policy work including guest legislators who come to meet rural volunteers, plus community-of-practice style activities where members share their experiences with one another or tackle tough issues collaboratively. These meetings are usually held virtually and open to the public. Anyone is welcome to join! To learn more contact Abigail Wells ([email protected]).

This group just met for the first time and will continue to meet monthly to prepare and plan for the 2026 Virtual Rural Summit that will be held in January of 2026. This committee gets to design the theme, agenda, speaker line-up, and all the other logistics of this virtual summit. The Committee will meet on a rotating schedule based on volunteer availability each month. Contact Abigail Wells ([email protected]) for more information about the virtual conference or joining the committee.

This group will meet monthly to prepare, design and plan for a statewide gathering of rural prevention professionals which happens every 2 years, called the Rural Conference. Our second conference was completed in September 2024. It is time to start planning for the fall 2026 conference which is planned for September 30-October 1st in Wenatchee, WA. This workgroup gets to design theme, branding elements, activities that happen at the conference, agenda, speakers and more. The workgroup will meet on a rotating schedule based on volunteer availability each month. Contact Abigail Wells ([email protected]) for more information about the conference or joining the workgroup.

Beginning in the fall, our book club will feature a book focused on equity. The Rural Network members will choose a new book to read (decided by members and based on a majority vote). Interested in participating? Have a good author or title to suggest for our next book? If you are interested, please reach out to Abigail Wells at [email protected].

This committee is tasked with reflecting and brainstorming about member engagement. The committee will discuss recruiting for opportunities, barriers to Rural Network participation, strategies and activities to build capacity and membership across rural communities, as well as feedback received about participation. The Engagement Committee meets quarterly based on volunteer availability. We are looking for more members and the commitment needed/time invested for this committee is quite low, so if you are interested in getting more involved, but do not have a lot of extra time to spare, this committee is for you! If you are interested in participating, please reach out to Abigail Wells ([email protected]).

Our Steering Committee is our leadership team that guides the work of the Rural Network, reflects on action plan progress, plans monthly meeting agendas, and evaluates the progress and outcomes of the program. We’re looking for more members to guide the work and get involved to increase our capacity and keep the work sustained/strong. We meet monthly on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 9am-10:30am (PT) and are hoping to add 3-4 more members. If you are interested in participating, please reach out to Abigail Wells ([email protected]).

This workgroup changes throughout the year as we complete a project/need and move on to the next. We just finished up our first Affinity Group at the beginning of the summer, and plan to start a new Affinity Group in September. Our last topic was the Healthy Youth Survey (HYS) and finding ways to get more participation from admin, schools, and youth themselves (with a focus on rural communities). We developed a series of HYS Fact Sheets and tools for communities to utilize that dispel myths about HYS and encourage participation. Rural Network members just completed a poll to determine the next topic, which will be on “Successful Strategies in Rural Communities (using the 7 Strategies for Community Change).” We will be sending out a poll to set up the first meeting and find a day/time that works for those interested in participating. Then we plan to meet monthly on a set, recurring date and time that is TBD. If you are interested in participating, please reach out to Abigail Wells at [email protected].

Our staff reserves an hour every month for people to gather and brainstorm, bounce ideas off one another, and receive support or Technical Assistance from our team. Sometimes you need a like-minded Coordinator to generate ideas, double check an action plan, troubleshoot a difficult sector representative, etc. We’re here to support you at these monthly time slots. Our current Office Hours takes place on the first Wednesday of the month from 1pm-2pm, however, you can also reserve another time slot with us. Email Abigail Wells ([email protected]) or [email protected] to reserve this time with us.

This committee will begin meeting in October of this year to start to brainstorm ways that we can get youth involved and active in the Rural Network. We hope to brainstorm ideas, research what already exists and what the needs are, and figure out a solution or two for making sure that youth can have their voices heard and participate in our statewide Rural Network in an effective and worthwhile way. If you are interested in being a part of this conversation and have some ideas on what this might look like, please reach out to Abigail Wells ([email protected]).

Rural Network Meeting

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

2-3:30 p.m.

Virtual Meeting

Regular monthly meeting for Rural Network Members.

Rural Network Steering Committee

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

9:00-10:30 a.m.

Virtual Meeting

Develop the plan, guide the implementation, evaluate the results.

Rural Network Office Hours

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

1-2 p.m.

Virtual Meeting

For Rural Network members to receive technical assistance

Rural Network Meeting

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

2-3:30 p.m.

Virtual Meeting

Regular monthly meeting for Rural Network Members.

Rural Network Steering Committee

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

9-10:30 a.m.

Virtual Meeting

Develop the plan, guide the implementation, evaluate the results.

Rural Network Office Hours

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

1-2 p.m.

Virtual Meeting

For Rural Network members to receive technical assistance

Rural Network Meeting

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

2-3:30 p.m.

Virtual Meeting

Regular monthly meeting for Rural Network Members.

Learn more about the Rural Network! Ask questions and meet the coordinator. Everyone is welcome! Contact Abigail Wells ([email protected]) for the meeting link.

All times are Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Relevant events and training not sponsored by Prevent Coalition:

SPARC

NW Youth Fall Prevention Forum

IN-PERSON, Eagle Crest Resort, Redmond, OR

September 24-26, 2025

Cost: $265

Registration and information: Visit event website

Youth are invited to come join youth leaders for an unforgettable experience! Learn and share about the latest prevention strategies at this engaging, youth-created and youth-led event, filled with hands-on activities and many opportunities to collaborate. Speakers include Nigel Wrangham and Xander Cook!

Rede Group

Youth Tobacco Prevention - Alternatives to Suspension

WEBINAR

September 25, 2025, 11am-12pm PST

Cost: Free!

CLICK HERE to register.

Join us to learn about a recent collaboration between Rede Group, Tillamook County Community Health Centers, and local school districts that focused on youth tobacco prevention and alternatives to suspension! This webinar will feature an overview of our comprehensive methodology, major findings and recommendations and a description of the inception of this work and impact on the community.

Washington Breathes

Statewide Coalition Meeting

VIRTUAL

October 1, 2025, 10am-12pm PST

Cost: Free!

CLICK HERE to register.

We plan to focus on the rapidly changing landscape for commercial tobacco prevention and cessation in our state and federally. We'll discuss how to respond together to challenges and opportunities. We also welcome your suggestions for discussion topics. Please email your thoughts to [email protected].

PAVe

Dangers of Youth Vaping: What Parents Need to Know in 2025

WEBINAR

October 7, 2025, 3pm-4pm PST

Cost: Free!

CLICK HERE to register.

Vaping, tobacco and nicotine use among youth and young adults are still major concerns. Every day, more and more discreet vapes enter the market. They are meant to sneak past adults by camouflaging as common household objects, video games, toys, and school supplies. Behind the enticing flavors and flashy colors of e-cigarettes are harmful chemicals and nicotine addiction. Now is the time to remain vigilant and learn the essentials to help kids avoid or quit vaping!

Community Resilience Initiative

2025 Annual Conference

IN-PERSON, Spokane Community College, Spokane, WA

October 16-18, 2025

Cost: $400

Click HERE for the flyer!

Registration and information: Visit event website

Mark your calendars for an extraordinary event honoring the 10th anniversary of the transformative documentary Paper Tigers! This year’s Community Resilience Initiative (CRI) Annual Conference will celebrate a decade of progress, inspiration, and resilience sparked by the film that ignited a movement.

CADCA

National Coalition Academy

VIRTUAL

Week 1: October 6-9
Week 2: December 8-11
Week 3: February 9-12

Cost: $4,250 per coalition (two attendees)

Event Website: Click here to learn more and register.

CADCA’s premier training program designed to equip participants with the skills and tools needed to drive lasting community change. The NCA teaches you how to strengthen your coalition and implement effective, comprehensive prevention strategies in your community.

Washington State Public Health Association

2025 Annual Conference

IN-PERSON, Yakima Convention Center, Yakima, WA

October 21-23, 2025

Cost: Early bird rates, $495 member, $585 Non-member. Discounted rates available.

Registration and information: Visit event website.

This year's theme is, "Together for Health: Action, Compassion, and Collaboration". Attendees will find an engaging lineup of plenaries, workshops, and networking opportunities.

CADCA

36th Annual National Leadership Forum

IN-PERSON EVENT

Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

February 2-5, 2025

Cost: To be announced

Event website: Click here for 2025 event website

CADCA Forum provides training from top experts in the field, Information, tools and strategies to take your prevention work to the next level, the latest science, news and trends on substance misuse issues, the opportunity to network with thousands of advocates passionate about prevention, and specialized youth leadership training.

NW PTTC

Certified Prevention Professional - Credential Attainment Support

Virtual Office Hours:

• 1st Monday of each month from Noon-1PM. Topic: Applications & Requirements
• 2nd Tuesday of the month from 4-5 PM. Topic: Application Submission & Review Process
• 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10-11 AM. Topic: Continuing Education Hours & Documentation
• 4th Thursday of the month from 3-4 PM. Topic: IC&RC PS Exam Preparation & Testing Process

With support from the Northwest PTTC, the Prevention Specialist Certification Board of Washington (PSCBW) has expanded their virtual office hours to weekly sessions. PSCBW now also provides one-on-one support via Zoom. Visit pscbw.com to register for weekly office-hour sessions.

NW PTTC

Special Topics in Prevention of Substance Misuse

(Self-paced courses)

A large selection of online, on-demand courses that explore special topics in prevention of substance misuse that will better-equip prevention professionals & coalitions to serve their communities.

Access the courses via the HealtheKnowledge.org website.

NW PTTC

Pharmacology for Prevention Professionals

(Self-paced course)

Explore the basics of how substances impact major brain regions and the acute and chronic symptoms associated with different substances. Certificates of 1.5 hours for each of the following four courses: Basics of Pharmacology and Alcohol, Basics of Pharmacology and Opioids, Basics of Pharmacology and Psychostimulants (Cocaine & Methamphetamine), and Basics of Pharmacology and Cannabis.

Learn more and enroll via the HealtheKnowledge.org website.

Supported by fiscal agent ESD 112, Prevent Coalition is a regional coalition formed in 2003 to increase collaboration, awareness, and reduce youth substance use in Southwest Washington. Prevent Coalition also implements initiatives for rural communities across Washington state. As a community mobilizer, our coalition creates a culture promoting healthy choices; advocates for policies and regulations that protect, empower and nurture youth; and facilitates positive opportunities for youth to be involved and thrive.

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.PreventCoalition.org
Location: 2500 NE 65th Ave., Vancouver, WA, USA
Phone: 360-952-3457
Facebook: Facebook.com/PreventCoalition
Twitter: @supportyouthnow