Wednesday, January 15, 2025
1/15/2025
The project Bridging Gaps, Building Futures: Elevating Substance Misuse Prevention Across Region 7 aims to enhance substance misuse prevention strategies across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, with a special focus on addressing the unique challenges faced by rural communities in HHS Region 7. It leverages innovative technology and evidence-based practices to improve the reach and efficacy of prevention efforts. Through proven training and technical assistance systems, PPSI will utilize its extensive experience and expertise to develop and disseminate tailored training modules and comprehensive technical support. This will involve coordinating with local, state, and regional partners to ensure that the training and resources provided are relevant and effectively address the specific substance misuse prevention needs of the communities served. PPSI will also implement cutting-edge e-learning technologies and interactive platforms to deliver accessible, high-quality training to prevention professionals, regardless of their location. This approach will not only enhance the skills of these professionals, but also ensure that they are equipped with the latest knowledge and best practices to tackle substance misuse effectively within their communities. Goal 1: Increase capacity for the implementation and sustainability of substance misuse prevention programs and strategies through the enrichment of a Region 7 training and technical assistance (T/TA) infrastructure. Obj 1.1 By 11/30 (each year), conduct a regional-based Needs Assessment and Action Planning process; success measured by formal approval of Director. Obj 1.2 By 10/1/2025 increase access to substance misuse prevention resources by expanding current clearinghouse of resources by at least 100 resources. Obj 1.3 By 10/1/2025, offer T/TA to 300 professionals in evidence-based practices for substance misuse prevention for a minimum of 1 hour per professional as measured by attendance logs and feedback surveys. Goal 2: Increase cross-sector partnerships and collaboration through comprehensive communication and engagement strategies. Obj 2.1 By 1/1/2025, formalize a regional PTTC Advisory Group with representatives from all four states and at least five different professional sectors as measured by commitment letters, membership lists, and meeting attendance. Obj 2.2 By 3/31 each fiscal year, develop an annual communication and outreach plan with focus on evidence-based strategies and culturally appropriate/accessible information; success measured by the Directors approval of the plan. Obj 2.3 By 9/29/2027, increase engagement of prevention professionals in Region 7 by 200% from the baseline year (FY25) as measured by web-based engagement metrics. Goal 3: Advance the prevention workforce to effectively apply knowledge, skills, and best practices in substance misuse prevention. Obj 3.1 By 3/31/2025, publish curricula on special expertise area of Monitoring and Evaluation for Decision-making and Process Improvement, measured by dissemination of curriculum in training website. Obj 3.2 By 9/15/2029, graduate 20 Guardsmen (4 per year) from the Prevention Fellowship Program (PFP) as measured by fellow project completion and Director approval. On average, this project will serve 1,250 prevention professionals per year in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska through training and technical assistance provision.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).