This toolkit focuses on cultivating protective beliefs in youth ages 11-18. There is content specific to families, educators, coalitions, justice-involved professionals, coaches, and healthcare professionals. Access the toolkit here.
Resources
Talking to Teens about Cannabis
This guide, developed by PTTC, provides guidance on having conversations with teens and youth about cannabis. The guide focuses on self-reflection and draws on evidence-based practices like Motivational Interviewing. Learn more and access the guide here.
Our Spotlight On Prevention Newsletter
Spotlight on Prevention Newsletter shared in February 2026 from the Blackstone Valley Prevention Coalition. Access the resource here.
Prevention in Action: Increasing Gambling Awareness on College Campuses – Webinar
This webinar, presented by the New England PTTC, highlights the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling College Campus Prevention Initiative. This webinar describes the program's foundation, outcomes, and provides information on problem gambling resources for college...
Grant Writing 101: An 8-Step Roadmap to Funding Success Webinar
This webinar from the Great Lakes PTTC, aims to support providers in developing grant writing skills. Learning Objectives: List the 8 steps essential for successful grant writing Describe and apply the importance of finding potential sources of funding that match your...
Creating Geographic Visualizations with Azure Maps & Power BI Webinar
The Mid-Atlantic PTTC created this webinar to support providers in creating understandable and accessible data visualizations. Access the webinar here.
Marketing Prevention
PTTC's Marketing and Communications Workgroup has created a webpage with resources to support prevention marketing and capacity building. The website includes information on advocacy, webinars, social media, and using testimonials. Access the website here.
National Recovery Month Toolkit
September is National Recovery Month! SAMHSA has created a toolkit with resources and messaging to share with multiple audiences. Access the toolkit here.
Visualizing Community: A Community Asset Mapping Graphic Handbook
This handbook, developed by PTTC, aims to support organizations and community groups in identifying and navigating existing community asset including their distribution in the community/region. Users of this handbook will also learn tips to highlight community voices...
Beyond School & Home: A Study of Third Spaces for Teens in New England’s Rural Counties
This resource, developed by PTTC, highlights types of third spaces for youth where they can build community, be creative, and engage in personal wellness outside of school and their homes. Access the resource and learn more here.