The Regional Prevention Centers have fully engaged in the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), an evidence-based process that focuses on the following steps within the state of Kansas:

1. Build capacity and infrastructure at the state and local level to sustain effective substance abuse prevention strategies.
2. Delay the onset of substance use, including underage drinking, and reduce the progression of substance abuse.
3. Reduce substance abuse and related problems in targeted communities.
4. Develop a sustainable multidisciplinary structure to enhance prevention programs, policies, and practices.
   

The SPF Process is a detailed process that works through 5 core steps to ensure a comprehensive prevention in every community.

The Five Steps

• Assessment: What does the problem look like and what resources do we have and need to solve it?
• Capacity: How can we build resources we need, use the resources we have, and mobilize community members around the issue?
• Planning: How do we put together a roadmap –a prevention plan -for addressing the problem?
• Implementation: How do we put the plan into action?
• Evaluation: How do we know that what we are doing matters, or that it is effective?
  

For more information about the Regional Prevention Center and services that can be provided within the community, please contact the Director of Prevention Services or stop by and browse our resource library. Hours are 8:00 to 5:00 M-F.

Regional Prevention Center of North Central Kansas
1805 S. Ohio
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 825-6224

Brenda Haaga, Director
Lexus Wilson, Prevention Assistant

Jodie Beisner, Community Consultant
Misty Lewis, Prevention Coordinator
Sarah Gehlman, Community Consultant
Kelly Nichols, Community Consultant