The Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) Process

The Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) process:

We follow SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), a five-stage planning process for building community coalitions and addressing substance misuse. The effectiveness of the SPF begins with a clear understanding of community needs and involves community members in all stages of the planning process.

Assess Needs:

Identify local prevention needs based on data including surveys, focus groups and interviews.

Build Capacity:

Connect with a broad and representative group of people, businesses, and other resources who can help address prevention needs.

Planning:

Learn what strategies work to address prevention needs and how to do it well. Plan and create programs, policies and practices.

Implementation:

Deliver evidence-based programs, policies, and practices as planned.

Evaluation:

Examine the processes and outcomes of your programs, policies and practices.

Cultural Competence:

The ability to understand and interact effectively with people who have different values, lifestyles, and traditions based on their distinctive heritage and social relationships.

Sustainability:

Building strategies and structures to maintain coalition health and long-term results.