Sustainability is a key component of any successful project—and for faith-based organizations, it’s essential to ensure long-term impact in substance use prevention and community wellness. Participants will explore how to embed sustainability into their planning from the start, adapt to changing landscapes, and strengthen their infrastructure.

This Prevention Basics training provides an overview of vital substance use and misuse prevention concepts. Participants will be introduced to the public health approach to prevention, the continuum of care, and the role of coalitions and providers in community-based prevention efforts. These concepts will be referenced as the participants are introduced to the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF).