National Prevention Resources: Connecting to Key Tools and Strategies
Accessing national prevention resources is essential for staying informed and connected to the latest strategies, research, and tools in the field. These resources offer invaluable support to professionals, communities, and organizations committed to reducing substance misuse and promoting mental health across the country. By leveraging these national networks, we can enhance our efforts, share best practices, and build a stronger, healthier society for all.
National Resources
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s responsibilities include promoting healthy and safe behaviors, communities and environment and tackling the biggest health problems causing death and disability for Americans. Preventing substance misuse and promoting mental health is among this mission.
The National Institute of Drug Abuse
The National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) is the lead federal agency supporting scientific research on drug use and its consequences. NIDA has produced resources on the science of addiction, how the adolescent brain is more vulnerable to addiction, and materials for educators and parents.
New England Prevention Technical Transfer Center
The New England Prevention Technical Transfer Center (PTTC) provides training and technical assistance services to the professional and volunteer prevention workforce within the New England states and is developing a diverse program with multiple modes of training and information dissemination.
National Prevention Technology Transfer Center
The National Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network was created in order to improve implementation and delivery of effective substance abuse prevention interventions, and provide training and technical assistance services to the substance abuse prevention field. Each of the regional PTTCs have different specific areas of focus.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance misuse and mental illness on America’s communities and provides the state block grant funding for substance abuse treatment and prevention.