Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) - Denver/Lowry

The goal of the SAPST is to develop the basic knowledge and skills needed by substance misuse prevention practitioners to plan, implement, and evaluate effective, data-driven programs and practices that reduce behavioral health disparities and improve wellness. The SAPST is intended as an introductory level course; throughout the course of their careers, prevention practitioners will need additional and more advanced workforce development opportunities beyond the SAPST.

What is SAPST? 

Innovative training that blends a 3 day, in-person training

Grounded in current research and SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework

Provides Foundational knowledge and skills necessary to implement effective, data-driven prevention interventions that reduce behavioral health disparities and improve wellness.

Who is the intended audience?

Prevention administrators and practitioners

Professionals working in fields related to substance abuse prevention

Day 1: 10/12 9:00am - 5:00pm

• Introductions
• Behavioral Health, Wellness, & Continuum of Care
• Public Health, Risk & Protective Factors
• Assessment & Health Disparities

Day 2: 10/13 9:00am - 5:00pm

• Assessing Capacity
• Building Capacity
• Cultural Competence
• Planning & Fit

Day 3: 10/14 9:00am-3:00pm

• Implementation
• Evaluation
• Sustainability
• Big Picture & Wrap-up

It is expected that COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place to ensure the safety of participants and facilitators, this will include a face mask requirement. 

Also, in preparation for the course, please complete the self-paced SAPST pre-work by following this hyperlink: Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics (Pre-SAPST Course)  (or copy this link into your browser: https://healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=429)