Resource Library
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Resources
Ready-to-use messages, graphics, and materials to raise awareness about fentanyl and prevent overdose. Built for communities and local campaigns.
A 90-minute interactive webinar helping prevention providers engage and serve service members, veterans, and military families — one of the most resilient and most underserved populations in substance misuse prevention. Covers effective engagement strategies, common barriers, and practical approaches for providers at any experience level with this community.
Scorecards grading California cities/counties on cannabis policy protectiveness, plus a searchable local law database.
Step-by-step planning material for a group running a local event on underage drinking and other drug misuse, covering how to scope the activity, find partners and follow through. It is the practical starting point for SAMHSA's Communities Talk initiative.
Training focused on how rural and frontier communities can build connected recovery and prevention ecosystems through trust-based partnerships and shared responsibility. Covers using data to understand local substance use trends, identifying community needs, and developing prevention approaches that honor rural strengths and address unique barriers.
A concise reference bulletin covering seven novel and emerging substances now appearing in the illicit drug supply: fentanyl analogs, nitazenes, xylazine, medetomidine, kratom, 7-OH, and tianeptine. Helps prevention professionals recognize what is emerging in their communities and consider appropriate prevention responses.
A school-based alternative-to-suspension program for students found using cannabis or e-cigarettes, developed to support cessation and reduce further disciplinary action. Designed for school counselors and prevention staff; includes free lesson materials from both the Smart Talk cannabis and vape-free curricula.
Step-by-step naloxone guidance written for families and caregivers of people at risk.
Alcohol Density Map
FAQs
Any community coalition, school, workplace, or provider organization in San Diego County can request support, at no cost.
Nothing. Trainings, technical assistance, and resources are provided free as part of a County of San Diego prevention contract.
Alcohol, cannabis, emerging substances like fentanyl, harm reduction, and overdose prevention — for community groups, providers, and public health partners.
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 →
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Yes — three workgroups are open to new members. Fill out the form to express interest.