Part One of a Four-Part Series Overview This introduction to substance use disorder (SUD) prevention is where to come to get answers to (at least some of!) the questions you’ve had about the primary prevention field, including: If you’re new to the prevention field, or still trying to gain a fundamental understanding of primary prevention...
Part Two of a Four-Part Series Overview: The world of prevention is vast – if you’ve attended a coalition meeting or training, you’ve likely heard an “alphabet soup” full/variety of acronyms representing different programs, practices, and affiliations. Creating an understanding across the prevention workforce helps us unify our efforts towards common prevention goals. This is...
Presented by Elisa Stern, M.A., M.Res. & Amelia Moser, M.A. Recent research has indicated that one in five adolescents has seriously considered suicide in the past year. Talking about mental health and suicide can feel challenging, but given the increasing prevalence of such experiences, doing so is essential for building a supportive and informed community....
Online or in person Presented by Mark Edwards, MFT In an increasingly polarized world, extremist political ideologies are finding new ways to reach young people - often through digital platforms, online communities, and social media algorithms that target vulnerable youth. This engaging and informative two-hour seminar is designed for parents and caregivers who want to...
Part Three of a Four-Part Series Overview: This training will present an overview of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) – the SAMHSA model that all California counties follow when planning their Substance Use Disorder primary prevention services. Topics will include: About the Presenters Charlie Seltzer (he/him) was the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) prevention coordinator for the...
Part Four of a Four-Part Series Overview Prevention efforts do not exist in a silo. From society- and community-wide health promotion strategies to individual-level recovery services and aftercare, all substance use disorder (SUD) and other behavioral health services take place across a continuum. In this session, participants will learn about the Institute of Medicine (IOM)...