MDH Cannabis & Substance Use Prevention (CSUP) Grant Program

Virtual Prevention Training Series

Participants will grasp the core purpose, principles, and overall structure of the SPF planning model to guide the development and implementation of effective primary prevention strategies and objectives.

Training Sessions - Four Part Series

Training One

Strategic Prevention Framework (Strategic Prevention Framework) Overview
Virtual

Date: May 20th, 2025

Time: 8:30 - 12:00 PM (CST)

Training Description: Participants will understand the SPF's five key steps: assessment, capacity, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and two guiding principles: cultural competency and sustainability.

Training Two

Introduction to Needs Assessment
Virtual

Date: May 29th, 2025

Time: 8:30 - 12:00 PM (CST)

Training Description: Participants will be able to recall the needs assessment process by completing a case study to walk through the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) needs assessment process. Identify key data sources and determine relevant data to collect for a comprehensive needs assessment.

Training Three

Prevention Basics 101
Virtual

Date: June 10th, 2025

Time: 8:30 - 12:00 PM (CST)

Training Description: Participants will acquire foundational skills and knowledge to learn Prevention Basics 101 to create population-level change and prioritize substance misuse problems. Incorporating data from risk and protective factors. Participants will identify and utilize data-driven evidence-based prevention strategies and programs based on community readiness.

Training Four

Risk & Protective Factors
Virtual

Date: June 17th, 2025

Time: 8:30 - 12:00 PM (CST)

Training Description: This training focuses on the identification and understanding of risk and protective factors related to substance misuse and other behavioral health issues. Participants will learn how these factors influence individual and community well-being and how they can be used to guide prevention efforts. The training will provide participants with tools to assess risk and protective factors within their communities and to develop targeted strategies for reducing risk while enhancing protective factors.

Don't Learn Alone - Build Together

Bring a co-worker, coalition member, or community partner you currently work with-or plan to! 

These sessions are more impactful when shared with those helping shape your prevention efforts. Let’s grow our impact together.

For further information, contact CSUPinfo@acetinc.com