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 Chelsea Keller-Elliott (she/her) is a dedicated prevention strategist with a master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her professional journey...
Overview Prevention efforts do not exist in a silo. From society- and community-wide health promotion strategies to induvial-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) Continuum of Care and how it...
Overview Local policy advocacy is a critical component of effective prevention, shaping the environments where people live, learn, and work. This panel session will explore how prevention teams can engage in local policy efforts to create sustainable, population-level impact. Panelists will share real-world examples of advancing policies related to substance use prevention, highlight strategies for...
Problem Identification and Referral is a critical component of any comprehensive community primary prevention plan. However, many local prevention providers encounter challenges successfully integrating the strategy into their efforts. This series will explore some of the barriers, solutions, and successes often encountered with the Problem Identification and Referral Primary Prevention strategy, including understanding the difference...