We Can Provide Assistance

Technical Assistance Is Available

We provide assistance to individuals and communities across North Dakota interested in implementing effective substance abuse prevention.

Are you...

  • Having trouble getting partners actively involved?
  • Unsure how to identify the best solution to a community problem?
  • Trying to write an evaluation plan for a prevention effort?
  • Unsure how to best present the information you have to community stakeholders?
  • Looking for how other communities have accomplished a particular strategy?

The ND Training and Technical Assistance Team can offer information and support through a wide variety of topics and resources. Download the T/TA Basics Handout.

Topics
  • Basics of substance abuse prevention
  • Strategic Prevention Framework Model (assessment, strategic planning, capacity building, sustainability, cultural competence, evaluation, etc.)
  • Risk and protective factors
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Evidence-based prevention policies, programs and practices
  • North Dakota laws
Resources
  • Webinars
  • Guidance documents on evidence-based strategy implementation
  • Sample policies
  • Sample memorandums of understanding (MOUs)
  • Marketing tools
  • Community success stories
What Is Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA)?

Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) is a collaborative process of providing targeted assistance and support.

What are the goals of T/TA?

  • Strengthen the capacity (resources and readiness) of individuals, groups and organizations to implement and sustain effective substance abuse prevention strategies and positive outcomes.
  • Support ND communities in successfully implementing SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF).

How is T/TA delivered?

  • In-person training
  • Online events
  • Collaboration and resource sharing
  • Information dissemination
  • Statewide and national meetings

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Applicant Information

* Assistance is limited to North Dakota communities