TN SPF PFS - tennessee department of mental health and substance abuse services (tdmhsas), will work to build and expand the prevention capacity and infrastructure in west tennessee to promote…

TN SPF PFS - tennessee department of mental health and substance abuse services (tdmhsas), will work to build and expand the prevention capacity and infrastructure in west tennessee to promote positive mental health and equity and address prevention needs through the tennessee: strategic prevention framework-partnership for success (TN: SPF-PFS). West tennessee was identified as the project catchment area based on its high regional prevalence of substance use among young people, its elevated risk for behavioral health disparities, and its limited infrastructure to address community prevention needs. TN: SPF-PFS aims to expand and enhance regional prevention capacity and infrastructure to promote positive behavioral health and equity, and to address unmet needs related to youth and young adult e-cigarette and marijuana use. The project design includes two state goals that focus on building state and regional prevention infrastructure and increasing competencies in the behavioral health workforce. The project design also includes three goals at the sub-recipient level that address each of three identified prevention priorities. These priorities include: (1) reducing the onset and progression of vaping among youth and young adults, (2) reducing the onset and progression of marijuana use and consequences among youth and young adults, and (3) promoting community mental health and wellness and facilitating access to care. TN: SPF-PFS will implement behavioral health prevention evidence based practices to ensure a multipronged comprehensive response.