What is the Strategic Prevention Framework?

SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) is a planning process for preventing substance use and misuse. The five steps and two guiding principles of the SPF offer prevention professionals a comprehensive process for addressing the substance misuse and related behavioral health problems facing their communities. The effectiveness of the SPF begins with a clear understanding of community needs and involves community members in all stages of the planning process.

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STEP ONE

Assess Needs: What is the problem, and how can I learn more?

STEP TWO

Build Capacity: What do I have to work with?

STEP THREE

Plan: What should I do and how should I do it?

STEP FOUR

Implement: How can I put my plan into action?

STEP FIVE

Evaluate:
Is my plan succeeding?

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The SPF also includes two guiding principles:

Cultural
Competence

Cultural Competence

The ability to interact effectively with members of diverse population.

Sustainability

Sustainability

The process of achieving and maintaining long-term results.

SAMHSA is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.

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