Our substance abuse services include:

• Prevention and treatment programming;
• Prevention and treatment staff development;
• Prevention and treatment program approval; and
• DUI evaluator licensing.

The Department partners with Regional Advisory Committees to assess regional needs and assets for substance abuse prevention and treatment services. The partnership highlights local service priorities, communicates available resources and coordinates services across public agencies and community organizations.

Services are delivered through contracts by private and public agencies with a focus on best practices and evidence-based programs.

Substance abuse prevention services use an array of strategies to target populations, ranging from early childhood to adults. Prevention services are designed to foster development of anti-use attitudes and beliefs and to facilitate the development of social and learning skills.

The goal of treatment services is to eliminate the dependence on alcohol and other drugs.