Overview of the Guide to Assessing Needs and Resources and Selecting Science-Based Programs One ME Coalition Orientation January 27, 2003 Hornby Zeller Associates, Inc.

Congratulations! 23 One ME coalitions and super coalitions Common Goal Reduce binge drinking and tobacco use

Who We Are Hornby Zeller Associates, Inc. Helaine Hornby Barbara Pierce Sheryl Peavey Local evaluators working with RTI International to help One ME reach its goal

Why We Are Here Today Introduce the Guide Describe its intent and structure Review sample data as a case study Help you feel confident with the assessment process

Contents of Your Guide Conducting an Assessment Collecting Data Developing Your Community Profile Selecting Program(s) Preparing for Evaluation Tools

Conducting an Assessment Why conduct an assessment of needs and resources? Enhance understanding of the nature and extent of the problem Target resources Program selection Strengthen your coalition

Collecting Data Substance Use Data Risk and Protective Factor Profile Environmental Assessment Community Resources Coalition Resources Developing Your Community Profile Selecting Programs Preparing for Evaluation Collecting Data

Substance Use Data MYDAUS Summary Reports County Reports Substance use Age of first use School District/School Reports Substance use Age of first use OSA Indicators Developing Your Community Profile Selecting Programs Preparing for Evaluation Collecting Data

Risk and Protective Factor Profile Risk Factors MYDAUS Risk Factor Reports OSA Indicators for Risk Factors Protective Factors MYDAUS Protective Factor Reports Developing Your Community Profile Selecting Programs Preparing for Evaluation Collecting Data

Environmental Assessment Interviews Focus Groups Community Scan Developing Your Community Profile Selecting Programs Preparing for Evaluation Collecting Data

Environmental Assessment Interviews with Community Experts Purpose – to assess policies and enforcement of policies on youth substance use Who? School Administrators Park and Recreation Directors Law Enforcement Officials Developing Your Community Profile Selecting Programs Preparing for Evaluation Collecting Data

Environmental Assessment Focus Groups Purpose – to assess community norms and perceived availability of alcohol and tobacco Who? Youth Parents Other Community Experts Developing Your Community Profile Selecting Programs Preparing for Evaluation Collecting Data

Environmental Assessment Community Scan Purpose – to identify pro-use and prevention messages in your community Who? Businesses Media Developing Your Community Profile Selecting Programs Preparing for Evaluation Collecting Data

Community Resources Purpose – to identify gaps in services, avoid duplication, build relationships with other programs and identify additional resources for your efforts Who? Prevention Programs Treatment Programs Youth Programs Developing Your Community Profile Selecting Programs Preparing for Evaluation Collecting Data

Coalition Resources SWOT analysis of internal and external factors that could affect the success of the coalition Internal Strengths Internal Weaknesses External Opportunities External Threats Developing Your Community Profile Selecting Programs Preparing for Evaluation Collecting Data

Developing Your Community Profile Analyzing Data Quantitative Analysis Qualitative Analysis Reporting Your Findings Template Developing Your Community Profile Selecting Programs Preparing for Evaluation Collecting Data

Selecting Programs One ME Programs Matrix of 32 model programs Matrix of environmental strategies Feasibility of Implementation Final Selection Developing Your Community Profile Selecting Programs Preparing for Evaluation Collecting Data

Preparing for Evaluation Logic Models Evaluation Plans Developing Your Community Profile Selecting Programs Preparing for Evaluation Collecting Data

Tools (short list) Checklist and Sample Timeline Data Tables Focus Group, Interview and Community Scan Questions Reporting Template Feasibility Assessment

Case Study Piscataquis County

Purpose of the Case Study Guide you through the process Flex your analysis muscles Understand how all of these pieces relate to program selection

Piscataquis County Case Study Checklist Review MYDAUS 2002 data for substance use Review MYDAUS 2002 risk factors Review MYDAUS 2002 protective factor data Conduct interviews with community experts Conduct community focus groups Perform community scan of businesses Research media Assess community resources Conduct coalition assessment (SWOT analysis) Analyze information collected Complete Needs and Resources Assessment Template Research model programs and environmental strategies Narrow list of model programs Complete Feasibility Assessment Complete program selection

Reporting Your Findings 2002 MYDAUS Summary Reports How does Piscataquis County compare to the state average rate of substance use? What does this information tell you?

Reporting Your Findings MYDAUS County Reports Cigarette Use Smokeless Tobacco Use Binge Drinking For each category, in which grade(s) do you see the most significant problem? Why? Are there trends in substance use from the three years of MYDAUS data?

Reporting Your Findings MYDAUS Age of First Use Data Which substance (tobacco or alcohol) appears to be more of a problem at an earlier age in this community? Please explain. What about older youth?

Reporting Your Findings Risk Factors Which risk factors are most prevalent? On which domain(s) should Piscataquis County focus attention?

Risk Factor: Individual/Peer Favorable Attitudes Toward the Problem Behavior Higher than state

Drawing Conclusions What age group should the intervention target? Which domains should the intervention target? Which risk factors should we work to reduce?

Narrow List of Programs Age group Domain Risk Factors Target Setting

Conclusion Learn about your community Engage people Select most appropriate programs