Virtual SAPST blends a self-paced online prerequisite course with live, interactive training sessions delivered via video conferencing. Rooted in the latest research and guided by SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), this training equips participants with the core knowledge and practical skills needed to implement data-driven prevention strategies that enhance substance-related outcomes, address behavioral health disparities, and promote overall wellness.
Important Details:
Course Preparation
Before attending the live sessions, participants must complete the Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics (a 5-hour self-paced online course). A certificate of completion must be submitted to [email protected] by March 10th. This is a strict requirement—without the certificate, entry to the course will not be granted.
Course Capacity
The training is limited to 30 participants. All applications will be reviewed, and selected participants will be notified of their acceptance. Once the 30-person limit is reached, registration will close. Registration closes March 10th.
Participation Requirements
Attendance at all four live training sessions and completion of the online prerequisite course is mandatory to receive a certificate. Participants must have a working microphone and camera for Zoom.
Time Commitment
The total training duration is 31 hours. Participants must complete the full SAPST to receive certification for the full 31 hours—partial credit will not be awarded.
Contact Information
For questions, reach out to Boone Schieffer, Mountain Plains PTTC, at [email protected].
Training Schedule
- Monday, March 17th- (10:00 am-4:00 pm CT/9:00 am-3:00 pm MT)
- Wednesday, March 19th- (10:00 am-4:00 pm CT/9:00 am-3:00 pm MT)
- Monday, March 24th- (10:00 am-4:00 pm CT/9:00 am-3:00 pm MT)
- Monday, March 31- (10:00 am-4:00 pm CT/9:00 am-3:00 pm MT)
Learning Objectives
The Virtual SAPST covers key areas in substance misuse prevention, including:
Self-Paced Online Course: Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics
- Key terminology and fundamental concepts
- History of substance use and prevention in the U.S.
- The science of addiction and brain function
- Health effects and risks of alcohol, tobacco, and other substances
Live Training Sessions: From Theory to Practice
- Overview of behavioral health
- The Spectrum of Mental, Emotional and Behavioral Interventions
- Public health approaches to prevention
- Risk and protective factors
- Developmental considerations in prevention strategies
Practical Application: Using SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF)
- Steps of the SPF: assessment, capacity-building, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Cultural competence in prevention work
- Strategies for sustainability
Who Should Attend?
This training is ideal for:
- Prevention professionals with less than five years of experience
- Members of community coalitions focused on substance use prevention
- Professionals in related fields seeking to enhance their knowledge
- Technical assistance providers supporting prevention initiatives
Presenters:
Michelle Majeres, B.A., CPS
Technical Assistance Specialist
605-941-3326 |[email protected] | Telecommuter, Sioux Falls, SD
Mrs. Majeres is an accomplished training and technical assistance (T/TA) provider with over 20 years of experience in substance use and suicide prevention. She has expertise in the design and delivery of both online and in-person training. She provides responsive and timely T/TA grounded in a strategic planning model that strengthens the capacity of clients to perform prevention work effectively. She possesses relevant experience in developing and implementing T/TA services to meet the needs of multiple clients to ensure their needs are met with quality and consistency. She provides training on the SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) and several evidence-based interventions. Mrs. Majeres has provided T/TA to both regional coalitions and states on needs assessment, capacity building and strategic planning.
Dodi Haug, B.S., CPS
Dodi Haug is the Prevention Coordinator at the Northeastern Prevention Resource Center which is part of the state prevention system in South Dakota. The NEPRC is housed at Human Service Agency in Watertown, SD. Dodi is a Certified Prevention Specialist under the Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals and has worked in the prevention field for over 25 years. Dodi graduated from NSU with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology.
Dodi provides training and technical assistance in substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion. She is trained to deliver evidence-based prevention programs and practices such as ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid, Overdose Lifelines, Interactive Journaling, Natural Helpers, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer), and SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST).
