The Strategic Prevention Framework
SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) is a community-based approach to prevention. The SPF uses a step-by-step process to help communities identify, manage, and evaluate their substance abuse prevention and mental health needs. Communities follow these five steps:

For more information, visit the SAMHSA Web site at
www.samhsa.gov. 
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