Health Initiatives
The Healthier Washington Collaboration Portal supports a variety of public health initiatives. Together we are succeeding in connecting public health professionals, organizations, and communities in ways that move our state forward in improving health outcomes for Washington residents. Visit these initiative pages to learn more.
Not sure where to go?
See our site index for a list of health topics available on this website. Each health topic will provide specific subtopics with links to pages with relevant information.
Access a free four-session course prepared by the state Department of Health on cannabis and how it can affect users. The course provides a certificate upon completion.
See state Department of Health required trainings (incl. Intro to Syndemics), deliverable grids and workplans, guidance documents, and other resources for local health jurisdictions and community-based organizations that are funded and contracted to provide syndemic services.
Public health professionals working to address the impact of substance use on families will find information on birthing hospitals, the Family Treatment Court program, housing, lactation guidance and much more.
Learn how the state will use opioid settlement funds to address the opioid public health emergency. The site provides answers to frequently asked questions and settlement resources.