The Community Prevention Initiative

The California Department of Alcohol & Drug Programs funds the Community Prevention Initiative (CPI), to develop, strengthen and support cross-systems community prevention efforts to reduce and prevent the many issues related to substance abuse in communities throughout California.

In partnership with the Center for Applied Research Solutions, ONTRACK provides customized consulting services designed specifically to help community and faith-based organizations, schools, and public agencies build capacity to work with traditionally underserved or disadvantaged ethnic groups.

Services are provided COST-FREE, utilizing a pool of professional consultants with a wide variety of expertise. Consulting services are customized to meet organizational needs in areas such as: program development/design, program management, strategic planning, marketing and outreach and resource/fund development.

ONTRACK also offers regional trainings that disseminate information about model practices and effective strategies for increasing programming effectiveness. Regional trainings allow organizations to expand linkages for collaboration and to effectively coordinate and increase community-wide resources.

Project Goals

To respond to the needs of underserved communities by increasing the capacity and knowledge base of the programs, organizations and agencies that serve them.
To improve the effectiveness of community prevention efforts by promoting evidence-based strategies, cross-system collaboration and partnership development.
To strengthen community prevention efforts by providing culturally relevant consulting services and trainings designed to improve program outcomes for targeted populations.

Who Can Use Our Services?
These resources are available to:

Community-based organizations, coalitions, non-profits, and neighborhood groups
Churches, outreach ministries and other faith-based organizations
Community activists, advocates and organizers
School districts, educators, and administrators
Local and public agencies

Download the Application
Click here to Download the Community Prevention Institute Application. You must have Microsoft Word to view this file.

Application Directions:

1. Download the application
2. Fill out the application
3. Save the application to your computer
4. Email the application as an attachment to: imfreeman@ontrackconsulting.org.