1. Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative Orientation July 16, 2015
Fernando Perfas
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Bureau of Substance Abuse Services
Scott Formica
Social Science Research and Evaluation, Inc.
Lauren Gilman, Massachusetts Technical Assistance Partnership for Prevention
Massachusetts Technical Assistance Partnership for Prevention

2. Agenda Tech Overview Welcome from BSAS
Connection between UAD and Other Drug Use
Cluster Model and Strategic Planning
Fiscal Structure
TA with MassTAPP
Resources for Talking to Media
Upcoming Events and Next Steps

3. Today’s Webinar Team Fernando Perfas
Assistant Director of Prevention, BSAS
Scott Formica
Social Science Research & Evaluation, Inc. (SSRE)
Lauren Gilman
Project Director, MassTAPP
Ben Spooner
TA Provider, MassTAPP
Aubrey Ciol
Research Assistant, MassTAPP

4. SAPC Contract Managers
Amal Marks
SAPC Programs:
Barnstable County, Northern Berkshire County, Dukes County, City of Fitchburg, Franklin County, City of Gardner, Hampshire County, Town of Hudson, Town of Needham, City of Peabody, Town of Plymouth, Town of Stoughton, Town of Watertown.

5. SAPC Contract Managers
Tonya Fernandes
SAPC Programs:
City of Boston, City of Brockton, City of Fall River, City of Gloucester, City of Lynn, City of Melrose, City of Lawrence, City of New Bedford, City of Somerville, City of Springfield, Town of Tewksbury, City of Worcester.

7. Scope of the Issue
Positive trends in the past decade on almost every indicator of underage alcohol use.
Alcohol is most commonly used substance among youth.
Evidence continues to indicate that underage drinking prevention has spillover effects into other behavioral health areas (e.g., drug use, violence, suicide).
Underage drinking prevention is other drug use prevention.

8. Lifetime* Use of Alcohol Among MA High School Students Massachusetts YRBS (1993 – 2013)

9. Lifetime* Use of Other Drugs – MA High School Students Massachusetts YRBS (2013)
* Lifetime use is any use in one’s lifetime.

10. Current* Use of Alcohol Among MA High School Students Massachusetts YRBS (1993 – 2013)
* Current use is any use in the 30 days prior to the survey.

11. Current* Use of Alcohol – MA Students by Grade Massachusetts YRBS (2013)
* Current use is any use in the 30 days prior to the survey.

12. Binge* Use of Alcohol Among MA High School Students Massachusetts YRBS (1993 – 2013)
* Respondents were asked about consuming “5 or more drinks of alcohol in a row, that is, within a couple of hours.”

13. Drank Alcohol Before Age 13 – MA High School Students Massachusetts YRBS (1993 – 2013)

14. Early Alcohol Use Increases Likelihood of Illicit Drug Use and Dependence*
* Hingson, R.W., Heeren, T., & Edwards, E.M. (2008). Age at drinking onset, alcohol dependence, and their relation to drug use and dependence, driving under the influence of drugs, and motor-vehicle crash involvement because of drugs. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, Mar;69(2):

15. Problem Behaviors in 12th Grade Based on 7th Grade Drinking Status*
* Ellickson, P.L., Tucker, J.S., & Klein, D.J. (2003). Ten-Year Prospective Study of Public Health Problems Associated with Early Drinking. Pediatrics, May;111(5):

16. Problem Behaviors at Age 23 Based on 7th Grade Drinking Status*
* Ellickson, P.L., Tucker, J.S., & Klein, D.J. (2003). Ten-Year Prospective Study of Public Health Problems Associated with Early Drinking. Pediatrics, May;111(5):

17. SAPC Grant vs UAD Grant Strategic Planning Process Pilot Strategy
Cluster Model
Reporting Requirements: MIS Reports and Quarterly Narratives
Cost-Reimbursement Grant

18. Fiscal Structure

19. SAPC Timeline
July 1, 2015
April 29, 2016
June 30, 2016
Key upcoming deadlines (pilot strategy memo) final strategic plan due date

20. SAPC Timeline – Pilot Strategy
REQUIRED: ONE partner municipality (or lead municipality/agency, if applicable) must identify and begin to implement a pilot of one universal prevention strategy by November 2, 2015.
No later than October 12, 2015 Lead municipality/agency must submit a memo to BSAS that includes the following:
An outline of the pilot strategy that will be implemented while the strategic plan is being developed
The partner municipality/agency being designated to implement the pilot strategy
A one-page description of the designated partner’s capacity and readiness to implement the strategy, as well as the need for and the appropriateness of the strategy in that community
*Determination of which partner municipality will implement the pilot strategy should be determined collaboratively by the members of the Cluster. Priority should be given to communities that demonstrate both a capacity and readiness to implement the strategy as well as the need, and appropriate fit.

21. Your MassTAPP TA Team Kat Allen Tracy Desovich Carl Alves
Amanda Doster
Lauren Gilman
Jessica
Koelsch
Gary Langis
Deborah Milbauer
Alejandro Rivera
Ben Spooner
Jack Vondras

22. MassTAPP TA support
Technical Assistance Provider is your point of contact
Individualized assistance + expertise of the entire team
Group TA and information sharing (webinars and in-person
Opportunities for peer-to-peer sharing
Resources on MassTAPP’s website

23. SAPC Guidance Document

24. Responding to Media Inquiries
Substance abuse prevention is a high-profile issue!
Remember – you don’t have to respond to inquiries right away
Questions? Contact your TA provider or your BSAS contract manager
Need resources? Check our web site:
Strategies for Working with the Media
The Do’s and Don’ts of Effective Messaging for Substance Abuse Prevention

25. Communications Conference

26. Next Steps
Webinar on Tuesday, August 18th at 11:00AM to go over timeline in detail, ask questions and get clarification
Build your team and establish a protocol for shared decision-making
Get your cluster up to speed on the Strategic Prevention Framework
Stay in touch with your TA provider!