Community Prevention Initiative (CPI)

New! National Prevention Week May 20-26, 2012
National Prevention Week is a new annual health observance supported by SAMHSA that celebrates the work that community organizations and individuals do year-round to prevent substance abuse and promote mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being. Learn more about National Prevention Week.
New! 2010 Community Indicators
New! Power of Prevention: Healthcare Reform:
The Role for Substance Abuse Prevention [PDF]
New! Prevention Tactic: Substance Abuse Prevention: Benefits Outweigh Costs [PDF]
Survey Data Sources for Substance Abuse Prevention: A Review and Summary [PDF]
The Ups and Downs of Comparing Teen Substance Abuse Data [PDF]
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries: An Overview of Regulatory Approaches for Localities [PDF]

Upcoming Events:

Training - Community Action to Reduce Binge Drinking

July 12, 2012
Monterey County | Salinas, CA
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Training - Environmental Prevention: Strategies for Engaging Youth

July 19, 2012
El Dorado County | Georgetown, CA
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Training - Research-Based Mentoring For Youth with High Risk Factors

August 1, 2012
Sonoma County | Sonoma, CA
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Training - From Risk to Resilience: Inside Out Prevention

August 29, 2012
Shasta County | Redding, CA
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Serving California's Prevention Community

The Community Prevention Initiative (CPI) provides no-cost technical assistance and training in substance abuse prevention. CPI is administered by the Center for Applied Research Solutions and funded and directed by the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs. more >

Posted: 01/25/2012

Professional Competencies in Substance Abuse Prevention - Reviewers Welcome

As CARS progresses with the development of the Professional Competencies in Substance Abuse Prevention training series for the Community Prevention Initiative (CPI), we are expanding our panel of reviewers. The first in a long line of trainings, the Assessment and Planning modules will be sent out for review this month. If you have not already signed up to be a reviewer and are interested in doing so, please complete a short questionnaire using the following link, Click here to take survey. It is our goal to gather input from a cadre of volunteers who bring a diverse background of culture, experience, professional aptitude, education, and skill sets.