The DBHR Fellowship program is a 9-10 month fellowship, designed to expand the field of substance use disorder prevention and build capacity in communities that could benefit from CPWI.
The fellowship can be broken down in to three phases: Phase 1 in Olympia, Washington working within the DBHR office; Phase 2 in an existing CPWI community in Washington State, acting as a mentee under a current CPWI Coalition Coordinator; and Phase 3 in a high-need community.
DBHR Fellowship Timeline
Phase 1 (3 Months)
Fellows work within the DBHR office in Olympia, Washington. During this phase, fellows gain an understanding of the statewide prevention system as well as attend a variety of professional development trainings.
Phase 2 (3 Months)
Fellows are placed in an existing CPWI community in Washington State. During this phase, fellows are mentored by an existing CPWI Coalition Coordinator and spend time assisting the Coalition Coordinator in daily tasks.
Phase 3 (3-4 Months)
Fellows are placed in a high-need community in Washington State. During this phase, fellows work with the community to build a coalition. Fellows will spend time gathering key leaders, and begin the “getting started” phase of the CPWI Model.
Are you interested in becoming a DBHR Prevention Prevention Fellow?
If you have additional questions or are interested in joining future Prevention Fellow cohorts, please reach out to Clara Hill (clara.hill@wsu.edu) who can provide updated information.