For Patients

Prevention Collaboration in Action

Effective prevention requires the involvement of multiple players, working together to address complex problems. This toolkit showcases some of the exciting ways SAMHSA's prevention grantees are collaborating across communities and behavioral health fields to prevent substance use and misuse and promote overall health and wellness in their communities.

Read the stories and discover the factors that contributed to collaboration success. Then explore the toolkit’s 30+ tools and worksheets, designed to help you initiate, strengthen, and maintain collaborative relationships in your own community.


SAMHSA- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
This link will take you to a comprehensive listing of resources for treatment of mental illness, treatment for substance use disorder, the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Veteran’s Crisis Line, and the SAMHSA National Helpline. This website can help you find a treatment center near you.

HeLP4WV
HELP4WV offers a 24/7 call, chat, and text line that provides immediate help for any West Virginian struggling with an addiction or mental health issue.
Call (844) HELP4WV
Text (844) 435•7498