Community Engagement: An Essential Component of an Effective and Equitable Substance Use Prevention System

Link

https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep22-06-01-005.pdf

Sponsor

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Description

Reviews research on common community engagement activities and outcomes in support of substance use prevention efforts. Promotes community engagement as a critical tool for the adoption and scaling up of evidence-based practices within prevention systems, especially for underserved populations. Provides examples of community engagement activities carried out in different communities, including in rural and tribal areas.

Date

11/2022

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Topics

Community Planning and Coalition Building • Prevention • Substance Use Disorder