3.1 Service Categories 3.1.1 Evidence-Based Prevention Services The provider shall deliver Evidence-Based Prevention (EBP) services for youth in Somerset County, funded through Chapter 51 allocations via DMHAS. Prevention must use an “upstream,” systems-level approach that: • Identifies early signs of substance use disorder (SUD). • Provides referrals for residents who are at risk but not engaged in services. • Addresses risky substance use among residents who do not meet diagnostic criteria for SUD. Models must be grounded in a comprehensive, integrated public health approach designed to reduce harm and the broader societal costs of risky substance use. Programs should emphasize early identification and timely intervention to prevent progression to a diagnosable disorder. Providers are encouraged to utilize resources from SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), which provides national leadership in shaping policies, programs, and services to support the development of comprehensive prevention systems and reduce the onset of substance misuse. The SAMHSA Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center further equips communities, providers, policymakers, and other stakeholders with the tools they need to incorporate evidence-based practices into prevention, treatment, and recovery services. SAMHSA’s prevention and early intervention efforts are designed to promote evidence-based decisionmaking and include a range of national campaigns and initiatives, such as: • Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF): A structured planning process to help communities assess needs, build capacity, implement evidence-based programs, and evaluate impact. • Talk. They Hear You.® Campaign: A national public service campaign that helps parents and caregivers talk with children and teens about alcohol and other drugs. • Underage Drinking Prevention Education Initiatives: Programs and toolkits to address risk factors and reduce underage drinking. • Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Efforts: Including resources like Suicide Prevention Lifeline partnerships and Mental Health Awareness campaigns. • Opioid Overdose Prevention Initiatives: Strategies to expand naloxone distribution, educate communities, and strengthen early intervention. Resource: https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/prevention/substance-use-disorders 3.1.2 Community-Based Recovery Support Services The provider shall deliver community-based recovery support services for Somerset County residents who are uninsured, ineligible for Medicaid or other funding, and meet federal low- to moderate-income guidelines (≤350% FPL). Target populations include justice-involved individuals, residents with DUI offenses, youth, women (including pregnant/parenting), individuals with co-occurring disorders, seniors, persons with disabilities, and residents in the workforce. Program requirements: • Services must be evidence-based, person-centered, trauma-informed, and grounded in SAMHSA’s Four Major Dimensions of Recovery: 1. Health - Overcoming or managing one’s disease(s) or symptoms - for example, abstaining from use of alcohol, illicit drugs, and non-prescribed medication if one has an addiction problem- and for everyone in recovery making informed, healthy choices that support physical and emotional well-being 2. Home - Having a stable and safe place to live 3. Purpose - Conducting meaningful daily activities, such as a job, school volunteerism, family caretaking, or creative endeavors, and the independence, income, and resources to participate in society
