Connecting Communities. Strengthening Prevention.

Preventing alcohol, cannabis, and emerging‑substance misuse across San Diego County

The San Diego County Prevention Network — training, technical assistance, and trusted resources for communities, providers, and public health partners countywide.

trainings & technical assistance

See upcoming trainings, or request training or technical assistance for your coalition, workplace, or group.

Topics & resources

Topic overviews plus vetted materials you can filter by audience & language.

Get involved

Join a prevention workgroup and help shape countywide strategy.

Join a Prevention Workgroup

SDPN convenes workgroups that guide countywide substance-use prevention. These three are open to new members — tell us where you’d like to plug in and we’ll follow up. (Demo form — nothing is sent.)

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FAQs

Who can request a training or technical assistance?

Any community coalition, school, workplace, or provider organization in San Diego County can request support, at no cost.

How much does it cost?

Nothing. Trainings, technical assistance, and resources are provided free as part of a County of San Diego prevention contract.

What topics do you cover?

Alcohol, cannabis, emerging substances like fentanyl, harm reduction, and overdose prevention — for community groups, providers, and public health partners.

What can technical assistance help with?

Technical assistance is free, individualized support that starts with what you’re trying to accomplish. Common examples include making sense of local data, choosing and adapting an evidence-based program, strengthening a coalition, planning and strategy, and putting prevention strategies into practice. This isn’t a fixed menu — if you’re working on substance misuse prevention in San Diego County, just ask and we’ll figure out how we can help. Request technical assistance →

How soon will someone respond?

A staff member typically follows up within two business days.

Can I join a workgroup?

Yes — three workgroups are open to new members. See Get Involved to express interest.

Are resources available in Spanish?

Many are. Use the “Spanish available” filter and the “Ver en español” links in the resource library.