Technical Assistance BriefDrug Use Testing and Zero Tolerance Policy

The Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DHMA) provides information and standards to better serve Indiana residents. From mental health to addiction treatment, DHMA help agencies in providing health care. Their mission is “to ensure that Indiana citizens have access to quality mental health addiction services that promote individual, family, and community resiliency and recovery.”

Webinars/Online Courses

Prevention 101: http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/training/onlinetrainings.php

In-Person Trainings/Workshops

Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training: March 1-4, 2016 9am to 5pmIndiana Government Center, Indianapolis, IN Free, CEU:33 http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/training/inpersontrainings.php

Guides and Checklists/Exercises

National Drug Control Strategy: Office of National Drug Control Policyhttps://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/national-drug-control-strategy

The National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) http://nrepp.samhsa.gov/01_landing.aspx

Project Toward No Drug Abuse: http://www.blueprintsprograms.com/factsheet/project-towards-no-drug-abuse

Social Programs that Work: Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatmenthttp://evidencebasedprograms.org/about/substance-abuse-prevention-and-treatment

Storytelling for Empowerment:http://www.wheelcouncil.org/project.html

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Frequently Asked Questions About Drug Testing in Schools: http://www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/drug-testing/faq-drug-testing-in-schools

Students for Sensible Drug Policy: http://ssdp.org/

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)http://www.dare.org/

Funding Proposals/Applications

IPRC Website: www.drugs.indiana.edu see the grant writing section. Indiana Department of Administration: Lists grant and contract opportunities offered by the

State of Indiana (including DMHA). http://www.in.gov/cgi-bin/idoa/cgi-bin/bidad.pl SAMHSA Grant Announcements: Lists grant opportunities offered through the federal

agency including Drug-Free Communities Support Program. http://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grant-announcements-2015

General Sustainability Resources

Community Tool Box – Generating, Managing, and Sustaining Financial Resources: Thorough information on finances from the community perspective and walks through the steps. http://ctb.ku.edu/en/generating-managing-and-sustaining-financial-resources

True Program Costs: Program Budget and Allocation Template and Resource: This includes a webinar and budget spreadsheet in order to understand the true costs of running a program. https://nonprofitsassistancefund.org/resources/item/true-program-costs-program-budget-allocation-template-resource#sthash.QULvF3mq.dpuf

United Way of Central Indiana: UWCI has offered Grant writing for Beginners training. Check their training calendar at http://www.uwci.org/events/club/nonprofit-training-center .