Coalition Support & Community Change (C3)

The 2nd Annual SUD Coalitions Conference Was a Success!
Thank you to everyone who joined us on June 24, 2025, at the Riverfront Conference Center in Flint. Your energy and engagement around our CHAMPS theme—Collaboration, Health, Advocacy, Mobilization, Perception, Sustainability—made this year’s event truly outstanding.

Stay Tuned for 2026!

Quarterly Coalition Support & Networking

Join us for a virtual gathering that’s designed for coalition leaders and members to gain:

Answers: Ask questions and get real-time feedback.
Inspiration: Hear successes from other communities!
Connections: Network with other coalition leaders who share your passion for creating change.

Join us quarterly on the last Tuesday of the month at 12:00 PM!

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Coalition Support & Community Change (C3) Feedback

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Your input helps us understand how we’re doing as a program and identify ways we can continue to improve.

Survey results and summary information can be requested by contacting Lauren Gonzalez at laureng@preventionnetwork.org

Coming Soon: Coalition Coordinator Skills Training

Skills building course for new coalition coordinators. Training topics include Networking & Recruiting, Community Engagement, Meeting Facilitation, Hosting Community Events, Sustainability. Participants completing the course will receive a Certificate for Completion of 6 MCBAP SUD specific CEUs.

Future in-person, one-day training dates TBD.

To join the waiting list, email info@preventionnetwork.org.

Important Links & Resources

Free education and resources for coalition leaders and members.

TA Requests Fill out a TA request form and let us match you with other professionals available to support your work.

Resource Library Access over 300 resources to support the work of coalitions, including standard guidance documents, templates, and research.

Community Join our forum through CADCA.org. We share resources, recent trends, ask questions, and share announcements.

Healthe-Knowledge Publicly available, self-paced training for behavioral health professionals.

Improving MI Practices A good resource for self-paced trainings

Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Publicly available, free-of-charge training and technical assistance for the substance misuse prevention field.

Michigan Certification Board For Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) An organization in Michigan that certifies addiction professionals and ensures they meet certain standards of competence in the field of substance use disorder prevention and treatment.

Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) The state association representing and advocating for Michigan’s public mental health system and those served by this system.

Public Health Learning Navigator High quality, engaging, public health learning opportunities available after creating a free account.

Upcoming Trainings & Events

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Dec20

Saturday · 1:00 PM-2:30 PMHire Smart, Start Strong: Transforming Onboarding for Substance Misuse Prevention ProfessionalsCoalition Community ChangeVirtual

Hire Smart, Start Strong: Transforming Onboarding for Substance Misuse Prevention Professionals Recruiting and retaining skilled substance misuse prevention professionals is critical to sustaining effective community efforts. This interactive session will […]

Jan05

Monday · 12:00 AM-11:59 PMVirtual SAPST: SPF Application for Prevention Success TrainingCoalition Community ChangeVirtual

Virtual SAPST: SPF Application for Prevention Success Training The Virtual SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) blends a pre-requisite, self-paced online course with a combination of live, interactive sessions […]

Jan05

Monday · 9:00 AM-3:00 PMVirtual SAPST: SPF Application for Prevention Success TrainingCoalition Community Change

Virtual SAPST: SPF Application for Prevention Success Training Course Capacity: 40 participants (must work in Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI) DATES: January 5, 8, 12, and 15 from […]

Jan07

Wednesday · 12:00 AM-11:59 PMFoundations in Substance Misuse Prevention Series January 2026 to March 2026Coalition Community Change

Foundations in Substance Misuse Prevention Series January 2026 to March 2026 Are you new to the substance misuse prevention field? Or would you like to brush up on some of […]

Jan30

Friday · 8:45 AM-12:15 PMCritical Issues of Youth: Free Virtual ConferenceCoalition Community Change

Critical Issues of Youth: Free Virtual Conference Friday 1/30/26 | 9 am to 12:15 pm (8:45 am Recommended Log in Time) Registration Information will Follow in Early December, 2025 3 […]

Feb01

Sunday · 12:00 AM-11:59 PMCMHA Annual Winter ConferenceCoalition Community Change

CMHA Annual Winter Conference SAVE THE DATE Pre-Conference February 1, 2026 Main Conference, February 2-3, 2026 Important Update About 2026 Events & Trainings CMHA is excited to be launching a […]

Feb02

Monday · 12:00 AM-11:59 PM36th Annual National LeadershipCoalition Community Change

Call for Presentations CADCA invites proposals for training sessions that highlight the latest research, innovative program successes, lessons learned, or effective solutions to common challenges. Sessions should be interactive, engaging, […]

Dec08

Monday · 12:00 AM-12:00 AMEthics in Prevention: A Guide for Substance Misuse Prevention PractitionersCoalition Community Change

Ethics in Prevention: A Guide for Substance Misuse Prevention Practitioners This two-week, asynchronous, online moderated course explores the six principles of the Substance Misuse Prevention Code of Ethics, brought to […]

Feb05

Thursday · 1:00 PM-2:30 PMSelecting Effective, Evidence-based Strategies for Substance Misuse PreventionCoalition Community ChangeVirtual

Selecting Effective, Evidence-based Strategies for Substance Misuse Prevention Every community is unique, and so are its substance misuse prevention needs. But how do you identify which substance misuse prevention programs, […]

Feb09

Monday · 12:00 AM-11:59 PMNational Coalition AcademyCoalition Community Change

Cohort 4 kicks off in early October! Attendance for all three weeks is required, so please ensure you are available on all the dates listed below. Week 3: February 9-12 […]

Feb10

Tuesday · 9:00 AM-2:00 PMPrevention Core CompetenciesCoalition Community ChangeVirtual

Prevention Core Competencies DATES: February 10, 12, 17, and 19 from 9:00-2:00 CT This virtual Prevention Core Competencies course covers a wide variety of topics including substance misuse prevention science, community organization, […]

Mar03

Tuesday · 11:00 AM-12:00 PMBe Your Own Spielberg: Using Storytelling Techniques to Create Highly Engaging and Impactful PresentationsCoalition Community ChangeVirtual

Be Your Own Spielberg: Using Storytelling Techniques to Create Highly Engaging and Impactful Presentations How many times have you seen (or given!) a presentation where the audience’s eyes glazed over […]

Nov19

Wednesday · 12:00 AM-11:59 PM“Coffee Break” Networking for Substance Misuse Prevention ProfessionalsCoalition Community Change

“Coffee Break” Networking for Substance Misuse Prevention Professionals Looking for a quick and easy way to connect with fellow substance misuse prevention professionals? Join us for a series of casual, […]

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