The Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) by SAMHSA provides you with a comprehensive model for planning, implementing, evaluating, and sustaining effective prevention efforts. Grounded in data-informed decision-making and community collaboration, the framework helps organizations identify local needs, address risk and protective factors, and build culturally responsive strategies that improve outcomes for children, youth, families, and communities.

This resource is especially valuable for professionals across education, behavioral health, child welfare, juvenile justice, public health, and community-based organizations because it: 

• Supports a structured, evidence-informed approach to prevention planning and implementation.  

• Strengthens collaboration across systems and sectors working to improve youth and family well-being.  

• Builds workforce capacity through guidance on evaluation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.  

• Encourages the use of data to better understand community needs and drive meaningful action.  

• Provides adaptable tools and strategies that can be applied across diverse populations and settings. 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)