Description
This training will focus on information meant to inform participants about the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and how this is a data-driven planning process which aims to ensure that substance misuse prevention programs can and do obtain results. The five (5) steps and two (2) guiding principles of the SPF offer prevention planners a comprehensive approach to understanding and addressing the substance misuse and related behavioral health problems facing their states and communities.

Learning Objectives

• Understand how SPF is used by practitioners. 
• Recognize how valuing diversity, awareness, and acceptance of differences is necessary throughout the SPF.  
• Develop an understanding of the FIVE (5) steps and incorporating cultural competence and sustainability: 
  • Assessment 
  • Capacity  
  • Planning 
  • Implementation 
  • Evaluation 

Intended Audience

This training is appropriate for administrative and support staff in agencies that provide substance use, behavioral health, and other social services, as well as the following disciplines within the SAPC Provider Network: 

• Substance Use Prevention Specialists 
• Registered and Certified Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselors 
• LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs & Licensed Eligible (LE) AMFTs, ACSWs, APCCs  
• Psychologists & Registered Psychological Associates 
• Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists & Peer Support Specialists 

Instructor
Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services

Hours/CEs
10 minutes. Continued education credit is not offered for this training module.

Format
This online course uses video format.   

Process
Participants will watch a short video. At the end of the training, participants will complete an evaluation form and must obtain at least 80% as a passing score for the completion of this training. Certificate of Attendance will be available for download upon completion

Prerequisites
None

CE Approval
Not Applicable. Continued education credit is not offered for this training module.

Disclosure
County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Control does not receive commercial support for the content of these trainings.

Questions and Concerns:
If you have any questions or concerns with the training, please email INFO@SAPC-LNC.ORG.