SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) - Nov 2026

This course provides the basic knowledge and skills needed to apply the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) to plan, implement, and evaluate effective, data-driven substance misuse programs and practices. It introduces the foundations of behavioral health and the public health approach to prevention.

The four-day, 37-hour course (including a 6-hour pre-training online session) is designed for people who are new to prevention work, those working in related fields, or members of coalitions working to improve community health. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate they can submit to become a Certified Prevention Professional.

Tickets are limited and are available on a first-come-first serve basis. Registration closes November 4, 2026.

Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships for SAPST registration are available based on need and qualifications. Apply at https://forms.gle/Y7PL8Yg4bCEUmwSB8.

Hotel Accommodations: We have a block of rooms reserved at the Country Inn and Suites Buffalo for $129/night. Call 651-461-4954 and say you are with the MN Prevention Resource Center or book at https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/PJ27E0

Continuing Education: This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) to receive up to 31 total Category I continuing education contact hours. There are no advanced-level continuing education contact hours available for this training.

Cancellation due to low registration or severe weather: In order to deliver this training with fidelity and ensure optimal participation and engagement, we require a minimum number of registrants to hold this training. In the rare event that we don't reach that number of registrants within 2-weeks of the scheduled start date, we may need to cancel the training. In the event of a cancellation due to low registration, we will work with individual attendees to determine whether they want their registration refunded or applied to a future training. Similar considerations may be made for severe weather events or emergencies.