Substance Use Prevention Services

Department Of Health, Behavioral Health Administration, Alcohol And Drug Abuse Division

Buyer is gathering information to develop future RFPs for substance use prevention services statewide. Buyer seeks recommendations on implementing the Strategic Prevention Framework to address substance use disorders through evidence-based programs, policies, and practices. Feedback is requested regarding priority substances, affected populations, risk/protective factors, prevention strategies, and community coalition building.

• 4/30/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Implement Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) for substance use prevention
• Address risk and protective factors influencing substance use
• Develop prevention programs across universal, selective, and indicated categories
• Identify and prioritize key substances of concern in communities
• Target specific populations most affected by substance use
• Provide skill-based training for substance refusal and coping strategies
• Implement evidence-based screening and assessment tools
• Develop cross-sector community coalitions for sustainable prevention
• Create or change policies addressing substance use prevention
• Design opioid-specific prevention strategies for youth