Make it Count! How to Develop and Deliver Effective Prevention Messaging to Youth

Effective prevention messaging goes beyond simply sharing information. It is about shaping the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that protect youth from substance use. This training reviews the best available evidence on what works when developing and delivering substance use prevention messaging. We will share guidance on how to align your approach to your prevention goal and discuss how to tailor messaging across the developmental continuum. Whether you’re communicating personally, digitally, or through other outreach strategies, you will leave with clear, evidence-based strategies to maximize the impact of your prevention messaging

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this training participants will be able to:

1. Describe what works to support effective youth substance use prevention messaging.
2. Develop a logic-informed prevention messaging plan that aligns strategy to your prevention goal.
3. Apply developmentally appropriate messaging strategies when developing prevention messages for youth.
4. Support adults and community messengers with best practice strategies to deliver effective prevention messaging.

When – May 12, 2026, 10:00 am

Where – Virtual

Provided by Central East PTTC