Project Grant H79SP085406

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded the Missouri Department of Mental Health $2 million on September 30, 2026, under the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Projects of Regional and National Significance program (CFDA 93.492) to implement a statewide Strategic Prevention Framework initiative addressing youth substance use.

Missouri will establish a coordinated system of Prevention Resource Centers and community coalitions to build prevention infrastructure across the state. Activities combine statewide capacity building—including training, technical assistance, data support, and fiscal guidance to Prevention Resource Centers—with targeted community-level implementation of evidence-based strategies in high-need areas. The project applies a combined Model A and Model B approach: Model A strengthens statewide prevention infrastructure through cross-system coordination; Model B supports local implementation in selected communities. County-level data will guide prioritization and resource allocation to expand coalition coverage into unserved areas and improve local partners' data-driven decision making and ability to implement and sustain evidence-based prevention services. Youth ages 12–18 represent the primary population of focus, with particular emphasis on communities demonstrating elevated risk for alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana use. Broader community systems and families supporting prevention also benefit from capacity-building activities.

The award runs through September 29, 2031, with place of performance in Jefferson City, Missouri.