Prevention

Contractors assure provision of Prevention Services in their service areas that meet the assessed needs of the service area. Contractors provide these services directly or through a subcontractor.

Contractors comply with the definition of prevention in IAC 641—155 Licensure Standards for Substance Use Disorder and Problem Gambling Treatment Program: “activities aimed at minimizing the use of potentially addictive substances, lowering risk in at-risk individuals, or minimizing potential adverse consequences of substance use or gambling.”

At a minimum, contractors must provide Prevention Services that comply with the Institute of Medicine Prevention Classifications, the Strategic Prevention Framework, and the SAMHSA Prevention Service Categories, described below.

Information Dissemination
Education
Alternative
Problem Identification and Referral
Community-Based Process
Environmental

Contractors plan and provide Prevention Services in coordination with stakeholders.

Contractors provide Prevention Services that address the lifespan, with evidence-based programs appropriate to different persons and populations.

Contractors address the following Prevention Services priorities:

Alcohol
Marijuana
Prescription medications
Problem Gambling
Tobacco

Resources

Documents & Forms

Meetings & Trainings

Please direct questions and technical assistance requests to the IPN Help Desk at ipn@idph.iowa.gov.