Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking applications from qualified organizations seeking to serve as Regional Prevention Centers (RPCs) for the Alliance for Wisconsin Youth (AWY) program. AWY builds capacity and provides technical assistance to the coalitions under the RPC to support a framework for substance use prevention in Wisconsin. The RPC provides a link between DHS and the coalitions. Coalition Support and Technical Assistance RPCs will be required to provide multiple levels of technical assistance strategies and support which may include: • Recruiting and mentoring new and diverse coalitions focused on reducing risk factors and increasing protective factors to prevent substance use in Wisconsin. • Providing training opportunities on evidence-based and emerging prevention strategies for coalitions. • Promoting and encouraging best practices for environmental and community-based practices for sustainable community change. • Providing coalitions with personalized coaching that addresses local conditions and needs. • Providing quarterly opportunities for regional alignment and networking between coalitions. • Guiding coalitions through the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) process. • Managing and providing financial support for scholarships to conferences, including a minimum set aside of $5,000 in their budget. • Providing coalitions with funding to carry out prevention projects/strategies that align with WPC goals.
