County-level California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) reports are now available through 2017. CHKS Reports include data on school climate and student wellbeing, including youth tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use. They can be useful for local and countywide prevention planning.

The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) released the National Drug Control Strategy, which establishes the Trump Administration’s priorities for addressing the challenge of drug trafficking and use. The overarching goal of the Strategy is a comprehensive approach that includes preventing initiates to drug use, promoting treatment services leading to long-term recovery, and aggressively reducing the availability of illicit drugs in America’s communities.

SAMHSA is accepting SPF-PFS grant applications through March 29, 2019 for Federally Recognized American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes. The purpose of SPF-PFS is to prevent the onset and reduce the progression of substance abuse and its related problems while strengthening prevention capacity and infrastructure at the community level. SAMHSA plans to issue 127 grants of up to $300,000 per year for up to five years.

Join the Northern California High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) and the County Behavioral Health Directors Association (CBHDA) for a discussion on the changing landscape of cannabis. Topics include prevention and treatment, health effects, and more. Registration required for this free event.

Join the National American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) for a free webinar: “Substance Abuse Prevention in AI/AN Communities: Challenges and Opportunities for Intervention.” The webinar will be held Wednesday, January 30, 10-11 a.m. PT.

SAMHSA just announced the STOP ACT Grant (SP-19003) to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth and young adults. SAMHSA will award up to 20 grants of up to $50,000 per year, for up to 4 years, to current or former Drug-Free Communities Support Program recipients. Due March 22, 2019.

The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) next take back day will be held on Saturday, October 27, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The DEA’s take back website includes informational resources about prescription drug take back, as well as posters, PSAs, and other materials to promote the national event.

Several new mental health contact lists and tools have been added to the Interagency Prevention Advisory Council (IPAC) Strategic Partnering Opportunities Resources page on the CPI website. These resources also include a mental health guide written specifically for faith leaders.

The CPI Team is pleased to announce a new publication developed in response to requests from the field: “Focus Groups – Helpful Tools for Strategic Prevention Planning.” This document includes guidance, facilitation tips, sample questions, and further resources.

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) SUD Statewide Conference will be held August 21-23, 2018, in Garden Grove, CA. The presentations will address a wide array of prevention, treatment, and recovery topics.