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Sustainability: Fostering Long-term Change to Create Drug-free Communities
This primer lays out a framework and describes key considerations and action steps for coalitions to include in their journey to sustainability.
Author: Publisher: Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)
Sustaining Effective Prevention Efforts: A Planning Toolkit
Sustainability in prevention is about figuring out what’s working well and how communities can continue to experience the benefits of prevention efforts over time. This requires the participation, resolve, and dedication of diverse community members—and a lot of careful planning. This online toolkit is designed to help coalitions engage in a thoughtful sustainability planning process.
Author: Prevention Solutions Publisher:
Sustaining the Work or Initiative
This toolkit supports planning for using different tactics to sustain your organization or community initiative.
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Publisher: Community Toolbox
Systemic And Structural Racism: Definitions, Examples, Health Damages, And Approaches To Dismantling
Structural and systemic racism are often invisible—at least to those who are not its victims. This article defines structural and systemic racism, explains how they damage health, and provides illustrative examples.
Publisher: Health Affairs
Talk. They Hear You. 5 Conversation Goals: Talking with Teens About Alcohol and Other Drugs – Mini Brochure
A mini brochure for parents and caregivers on the five goals to keep in mind when having conversations about alcohol and substance use with their teens.
Author: Publisher: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Talk. They Hear You. Media Toolkit
To assist in your outreach efforts, the “Talk. They Hear You.” ® communications team has developed this media toolkit for your use. This series of turnkey materials can be used with media outlets, stakeholders, and others to spread the word about the campaign, increase use of campaign information and resources, and encourage conversations with young people to prevent underage drinking and substance use.
Author: Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Publisher: Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Talk. They Hear You. Talking with Your Teen About Marijuana: Keeping Your Kids Safe – Parent Brochure
A brochure for parents and caregivers about the risks associated with marijuana for teens and the importance of having conversations with their children to help them avoid substance use.
Author: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Publisher: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Talk. They Hear You. Talking with Your Teen About Opioids: Keeping Your Kids Safe – Parent Brochure
A brochure for parents and caregivers about the risks associated with misusing prescription pain medications for teens and the importance of having conversations with their children to help them avoid taking medication that is not theirs.
Author: Publisher: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Talk. They Hear You. Talking with Your Teen About Vaping: Keeping Your Kids Safe – Parent Brochure
A brochure for parents and caregivers about the risks associated with vaping for teens and the importance of having conversations with their children to help them avoid substance use.
Author: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Publisher: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Talk. They Hear You.® Campaign Resources
SAMHSA’s national youth substance use prevention campaign helps parents and caregivers, educators, and community members get informed, be prepared, and take action to prevent underage drinking and other substance use.
Author: SAMHSA Publisher: SAMHSA