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SAPST Training
April 29, 2024 10:00 am - May 2, 2024 2:00 pm
Location: Webinar
Training Description: SAPST is a foundational course in substance use disorder prevention that blends a four-day, in-person component with an online pre-course component. It is for relatively new prevention practitioners working in communities, education, or government, and is also appropriate for professionals working in related fields, e.g. treatment, mental health, recovery, public health, justice, etc. SAPST is grounded in current research and SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework. It provides basic knowledge and skills to plan for implementing effective, data-driven prevention programs, practices, and policies that reduce risk factors and improve wellness in populations across the lifespan. It will provide an interactive overview of prevention’s role in the behavioral health continuum of care and the public health approach to prevention. Participants will also build their skills in identifying and assessing risk and protective factors, viewing prevention with a developmental perspective lens, and will be introduced to the Strategic Prevention Framework which is a planning process that focuses on helping practitioners improve wellness for youth and families in their community.
Draft Agenda-Subject to Change
Pre-Training Requirement:
In addition to the four, in-person training days, participants are required to complete and pass a 5-hour (or less), online pre-SAPST course by Friday, April 19, 2024. Upon passing the course, a five(5) contact-hour certificate can be downloaded. Access the Pre-SAPST Course Here (You will need to create a FREE HealtheKnowledge.org account to access the pre-requisite course.)
Training Details:
Monday, April 29 – Thursday, May 2, 2024
Four (4) full days from 9:00 am*** to 5:00 pm (with a one-hour lunch break and additional, smaller breaks each day)
***Monday, April 29 will start at 10:00 am***
Hampton Inn-Billings
5110 Southgate Dr
Billings, MT 59101
Lodging: A block of rooms is being held at the Hampton Inn-Billings (
Hampton Inn-Billings) for this training.
If you want to book an individual reservation call the hotel (406.248-4949) and mention that you would like to book under the
Youth Connections Coalition group block rate or book online by using the following link:
https://group.hamptoninn.com/4rh31z
Participants are responsible for their room and travel arrangements.
Meals: Coffee/tea service, as well as AM and PM snacks, are being provided each day of the training. Additionally, the hotel offers a free hot breakfast.
Participants are responsible for their own lunch and dinner.
Who Should Attend: Prevention Specialists, Health Promotion Professionals, Public Health Professionals, Injury Prevention, Drug-free Community Coordinators, Tobacco Prevention Specialists, and other Prevention Professionals working to reduce substance use.
Limited Space: Space is limited to 20 people. Register soon to ensure your spot in the training
Cost: SAPST is free to Block Grant, PFS, and CTC coordinators funded through BHDD.
For all others, the fee is $125 to cover materials. If you’d like us to invoice you, please indicate an email to send the bill. To pay by credit card, scan this QR code:
If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Bessette at