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.
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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.
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.
SAMHSA 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Report
SAMHSA recently released their report and accompanying infographic from the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The survey samples the general population, 12 and older, on the use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, mental health, and other health-related...
October Prevention Month Promotional Materials
October is Substance Use Prevention Month and this year the theme is “Telling the Prevention Story.” SAMHSA has developed a toolkit with promotional materials for Prevention Providers including social media templates, flyers, and slide decks. Learn more about...
Roundtable Facilitator Guides – CDC Free Mind Campaign
Learn how to host roundtable conversations with youth as well as parents and caregivers. These insights can help you determine which Free Mind messages resonate with your community and meet their needs. Roundtable Facilitators Guide – Parents Roundtable Facilitators...
Free Mind – Campaign Toolkit
The CDC has developed the Free Mind campaign to raise awareness about the connections between youth substance use and mental health. Campaign Goals: Prevent substance use initiation, substance use, overdose, and related harms among youth. Educate youth on specific...