The Community Prevention Initiative (CPI) team is excited to announce upcoming Regionals Training, scheduled to be held in person during spring of 2023. This year’s theme will focus on whole community care and wellness in unity within the substance use disorder prevention (SUD Pv) field.  Interested? Learn more here >

After many years under Erika Green’s steady leadership, the Community Prevention Initiative has a new Project Director. We are very pleased to introduce Lizzie Cayden! Coming to us from the Pacific Northwest, Lizzie has supported prevention efforts in a range of diverse communities. She is dedicated to advancing equity within (and beyond!) the prevention field. […]

Each May, SAMHSA observes National Prevention Week (NPW) to raise awareness about substance use prevention and positive mental health. This year, for National Prevention Week, CPI shared out resources to promote mental health, lift up youth-led prevention efforts, and celebrate the labor of talented workers in the prevention field. Access the resources here.

The Statewide Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Integrated Care Conference is returning for the first time since 2019 as an in-person-only event in Long Beach, California, from August 23-25, 2022. Join the California Department of Health Care Services for workshops and sessions on critical issues and trends affecting behavioral health prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery.