580-9-47-.04   Community Planning  Prevention providers shall utilize the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) to plan strategic efforts for service provision, mobilization of community partners and to change community norms and practice.  A prevention plan will be submitted to the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) Division of Mental Health and Substance Use Services Office of Prevention once every two (2) years.

1. (1)     Assessment.
2. (a)     Each prevention agency shall assess prevention needs based on local, state and federal data provided.  Additionally, service provision shall be driven by cultural competency, local, state, and federal data and demographics of the specific target population.

3. (b)     The prevention agency shall maintain a roster of names and contact information for stakeholders representing the following sectors:

   1. 1.     Youth.
   2. 2.     Parents.
   3. 3.     Businesses.
   4. 4.     Schools/school system.
   5. 5.     Media.
   6. 6.     Youth organizations.
   7. 7.     Law enforcement.
   8. 8.     Religious or fraternal organizations.
   9. 9.     Civic groups and/or Healthcare professionals.
   10. 10.    State, local, or tribal governmental agencies.
   11. 11.     Children’s Policy Council.
   12. 12.     Faith based entities.
   13. 13.     Participants of service(s).
4. (2)     Data collection.
5. (a)     The prevention agency shall collect and maintain data on National Outcome Measures (NOMS) as defined by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and communicated by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH).
6. (3)     Capacity.
7. (a)     Each prevention agency shall document the agency and community’s internal and external capacity as evidenced by maintaining a list of the following services:
8. 1.      Transportation.
9. 2.      Curricula.
10. 3.      Equipment.
11. 4.      Faith based resources.
12. 5.      Community partners.
13. 6.      Coalition support.
14. 7.      Training.
15. 8.      Technical assistance.
16. 9.      Prevention funding.
17. (4)     Planning.
18. (a)     Prevention providers shall formulate an effective plan for evidence-based programs, practices and policies.  A mix of strategies shall be optimal for a comprehensive approach to prevention.

19. (b)     Each Prevention agency’s plan shall outline the programs, practices, and policies that will be used to address substance use in the community and include the following information:

    1. 1.     Target population(s).
    2. 2.     Objectives.
    3. 3.     Tasks/activities.
    4. 4.     Goals.
    5. 5.     Collaborators.
    6. 6.     Funding sources.
    7. 7.     Outcome measures.
    8. (c)     Each prevention agency shall consider risk/protective factors and contributing conditions (e.g. local policies, practices, community culture or population shifts) in its relationship to the planning process.
20. (5)     Implementation.
21. (a)     Each prevention agency shall maintain an annual, quarterly updated timeline that indicates anticipated and actual dates activities associated with prevention strategies.
22. (6)     Program evaluation.
23. (a)     Each prevention agency shall maintain an evaluation plan that identifies the instrument that will be utilized to measure outcomes of the target population. The evaluation type may include pre/post tests, grades, school incident reports, attendance/absences or other statistical data that is relevant to the community and target population.
24. (b)     The prevention agency shall have a mechanism where applicable to share findings from the evaluation with community stakeholders and funding sources.

Author: Division of Substance Abuse Services

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §22-50-11.

History: New Rule: Filed January 27, 2000; effective March 2, 2000. Amended: Filed November 19, 2003; effective December 24, 2003. New Rule: Filed June 19, 2012; effective July 24, 2012. Repealed: Filed June 25, 2012; effective July 30, 2012. Amended: Filed August 22, 2013; effective September 26, 2013. Amended: Published July 31, 2025; effective September 14, 2025.