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Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Service Block Grant (SUPTRS) Primary Prevention CSAP/IOM Work Plan

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (SAMHSA/CSAP) has defined Primary Prevention as: activities aimed at preventing the initiation or first use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Primary Prevention activities are directed at individuals not identified to be in need of substance use treatment and focus on reducing risk factors and strengthening protective factors before substance use begins. The goal is to promote healthy behaviors and environments that discourage the onset of substance use.

SAMHSA/CSAP describes six broad categories of effective substance use prevention strategies designed to target whole communities, families, and individuals and can be interpreted more broadly to encompass most efforts to enhance relationships, individual development, and community resilience. SUPTRS subrecipients are responsible for developing a work plan and budget aligned within the six SAMHSA/CSAP Primary Prevention Strategies: Information Dissemination, Education, Alternatives, Environmental, Community-Based Process, Problem Identification and Referral, and the intervention classification according to the Institute of Medicine Model (IOM) to target populations with different levels of risk: Universal, Selective, and Indicated

I. Geographic Footprint & Target Population

Neighborhoods/Communities

ABC will provide services in the City of Wilmington, Edgemoor/Claymont, New Castle, and Newark areas of New Castle County.

County/Zip Codes

New Castle County: 19703, 19711, 19713, 19720, 19801, 19802, 19804, 19805 and 19809

Target Population

Middle and High School youth ages 10-17 and their families

II. Needs/Problem Statement and Goals

Problem Statement (Less than 200 words)

Over the past decade, Delaware has experienced a rise in both the incidence and prevalence of substance use and misuse among youth. This increase presents a drastic need to provide evidence-based prevention education programming to increase resilience among middle and high school students to reduce the risks associated with drug and alcohol abuse.

According to survey data collected from Delaware youth, the perceived risk of harm decreases dramatically as youth transition from middle school to high school, and the use of tobacco (smoking/vaping), alcohol consumption, and marijuana continues to remain prevalent among youth in Delaware.

1) Marijuana Delaware School Survey (DSS), 2019:

•34% of 8th graders know where to buy marijuana •58% 11th graders know where to buy marijuana •11th grade Marijuana past 30 days has increased to 25% Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), 2019:

•Only 39% of High School Students perceived risk of marijuana use

2) Vaping

DSS, 2019:

•12% of 11th graders reported past 30 days vaping use Qualitative:

· High school youth are vaping Tobacco and Marijuana in school bathrooms

· When asked only to choose one: 60% responded that vaping was the number 1 concern for 12-17 years old.

3) Alcohol

DSS, 2019:

•Nearly 60% of 11th graders reported attending a party with alcohol and no parents.

•39% of 11th graders reported knowing where to buy alcohol.

•23% of NCC 8th graders reported knowing where to buy Alcohol •Past 30-day alcohol use rates for 11th grade increased from 19% in 2017 to 20% in 2019

To help combat the substance use risk youth face in New Castle County, ABC Prevention Work will teach the Botvin LifeSkills program to middle school & high school students as requested by schools or community organizations. The earlier prevention education starts, the more likely it is to reduce the risks associated with drug and alcohol abuse.

Goal Statement Include one or two measurable goals to support how your services will address the problem statement.

1. Increase knowledge of the consequences of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and/or other substance use/abuse by 10% among students receiving the LifeSkills program in New Castle County.

2. Prevent and/or decrease the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and other substance abuse by 10% among students receiving the LifeSkills program in New Castle County.

III. The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) Strategies

Directions: Provide the details of for each of the service components of the program using the activity charts as they align with the corresponding CSAP strategy below.

Programs are not required to use all six strategies. Add “Not Applicable” to any strategies not used for the program. If the service components include more than one or separate activities under a CSAP Strategy, please include multiple charts that detail each.

For each activity chart:

· Provide the Description of the Activity (RE: community newsletter distribution, Botvin Lifeskills, Sober Saturday Community Pop-Up, Coalition Meetings, Responsible Beverage Service Training, Student Assistance Program (SAP)).

· Implementation Date(s) of the Activity, including anticipated start and end date.

· Target Population (RE: youth ages 12-17, young adults 18-24, older adults 50+, community residents, business owners, health instructors, etc…).

· List if the proposed intervention/strategy as an evidence-based program. (This is not required for all activities/strategies).

· Provide the geographic area to be targeted with the program/strategy (RE: neighborhood, zip code (s), city, and/or county).

· Provide specific and quantifiable measurable outcome(s) of the activity, including the planned reach (RE: number of individuals served, trained, or number of materials distributed, policies developed, and/or coalition meetings held), and the anticipated results of what you want to achieve.

· List the prevention staff/personnel assigned to conduct/oversee the activity.

· Include the IOM classification for levels of risk targeted for the prevention program/strategy.

· Universal: The general public or a whole population group that has not been identified on the basis of individual risk.

· Selective: Individuals or a subgroup of the population whose risk of developing a disorder is significantly higher than average.

· Indicated: Individuals in high-risk environments who have minimal but detectable signs or symptoms foreshadowing disorder or have biological markers indicating predispositions for the disorder but do not yet meet diagnostic levels.

(1) Information Dissemination: This strategy provides information about the nature of drug use, addiction, and the effects on individuals, families, and communities. It also provides information about available prevention programs and services. The dissemination of information is characterized by one-way communication from the source to the audience, with limited contact between the two. Examples of methods used for this strategy include the following:

· Clearinghouse and other information resource centers

· Resource directories

· Media campaigns

· Brochures

· Radio, television, and social media public service announcements

· Speaking engagements

· Health fairs

· Social media posts

Activity A

Description of Activity

Implementation Date(s)

Target Population

Evidence-based program (If applicable)

Geographic Area

Measurable Outcomes

Staffing/Personnel

IOM Targets

(2) Prevention Education: This strategy involves two-way communication and is distinguished from disseminating information by the fact that it is based on an interaction between the educator and the participants. Activities under this strategy aim to build skills through structured learning processes. Services should be aimed at addressing identified risk and supporting critical life and social skills to include decision-making, peer resistance, coping with stress, problem-solving, interpersonal communication, and systematic judgment abilities. Examples of methods used for this strategy include the following:

· Classroom and small group sessions

· Parenting and family management classes

· Peer leader and peer helper programs

· Mentoring Programs

· Education programs for youth groups (e.g., Botvin LifeSkills Training)

Activity A Description of Activity

Botvin Life Skills

Target Population

Children & youth ages 10 - 17, in middle school and high school.

Geographic Area

Students throughout the New Castle Co. area

Measurable Outcomes

Teach Botvin Life Skills to 100 or more students at middle school(s),high school(s) and community organizations in New Castle County. 85% of the youth served will complete the program and report an increase in knowledge by at least 10% determined by the pre/ post-test.

Staffing/Personnel

Prevention Director, 2 Prevention Staff

IOM Targets

Universal

(3) Alternative Activities: This strategy provides for the participation of the populations of focus in activities that exclude drug use. The assumption is that because constructive and healthy activities offset the attraction to drugs, or otherwise meet the needs usually filled by drugs, then the population would avoid using drugs. Examples of methods used for this strategy include the following:

· Drug-free social and recreational activities

· Drug-free dances and parties

· Youth and adult leadership activities

· Community drop-in centers

· Community service activities

· Mentoring programs

Description of Activity

Implementation Date(s)

Target Population

Evidence-based program (If applicable)

Geographic Area

Measurable Outcomes

Staffing/Personnel

IOM Targets

(4) Environmental Approaches: This strategy seeks to establish or change community standards, codes and attitudes, thereby influencing the incidence and prevalence of substance use in the general population. Examples of methods used for this strategy include the following:

· The establishment and review of drug policies in schools and workplaces

· Technical assistance to communities to maximize local enforcement procedures governing the availability and distribution of drugs.

· The review and modification of advertising practices

· Product pricing strategies

· Prescription drug disposal efforts (e.g., National Drug Take Back Day events; Deterra Bag distribution)

Description of Activity

Implementation Date(s)

Target Population

Evidence-based program (If applicable)

Geographic Area

Measurable Outcomes

Staffing/Personnel

IOM Targets

(5) Community-Based Process: This strategy aims to enhance the ability of the community to more effectively provide prevention and treatment services for substance use disorders. Activities in this strategy include organizing, planning, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of service implementation, building coalitions, and networking. Examples of methods used for this strategy include the following:

· Community and volunteer training (e.g. neighborhood action training, training of key people in the system)

· Systematic planning

· Multi-Agency coordination and collaboration

· Community team building

Description of Activity

Implementation Date(s)

Target Population

Evidence-based program (If applicable)

Geographic Area

Measurable Outcomes

Staffing/Personnel

IOM Targets

(6) Problem Identification and Referral: This strategy aims to identify those who have indulged in the illegal use of drugs in order to assess if their behavior can be reversed through education. It should be noted, however, that this strategy does not include any activity designed to determine if an individual is in need of treatment. Examples of methods used for this strategy include the following:

· Driving-while-intoxicated education programs

· Employee Assistance Programs

· Student Assistance Programs

· Teen Courts

· Screening and referral programs (Note: Does not include any program that includes intervention or treatment referral, such as SBIRT)

Description of Activity

Implementation Date(s)

Target Population

Evidence-based program (If applicable)

Geographic Area

Measurable Outcomes

Staffing/Personnel

IOM Targets

Rev. July, 2025