SUPP Grantee Requirements

The following resources are designed for the IDHS DBHR Substance Use Prevention Grantees. For a profile snapshot of prevention professionals, please see the FY24 SUPP Provider Profile Report. 

SUPP Annual Meeting

The FY27 Annual Meeting for Program Representatives and Fiscal Representatives will be available for viewing in late July.

SUPP Training Requirements

Click to access the FY26 IDHS training requirements for all SUPP providers.

SUPP Required Documents Due Dates

Click to access the FY26 Calendar of SUPP Required Documents Due Dates.

SUPP Prevention Strategy Standards

Click to access the FY26 Communication Campaign Standards

Click to access the FY27 Communication Campaign Standards (effective July 1, 2026)


Click to access the FY26 Youth Prevention Education Standards

Click to access the FY27 Youth Prevention Education Standards (effective July 1, 2026)

Groupsite

Prevention First hosts a platform for Illinois SUPP providers to communicate, share, and network:PFGroupsite-SUPP! Groupsites are websites that empower people to come together and make things happen.

This site is a private meeting place for SUPP Providers that offers features such as a shared calendar, discussion forums, member profiles, photo galleries, file storage, and more. We suggest you review the Groupsite Tip Sheet to understand better how to set up your account and make Groupsite an effective communication tool.

Prevention First manages PFGroupsite-SUPP. We reserve the right to monitor activity in the Groupsite to ensure that it continues to be a helpful platform for sharing and communicating.

YPE Adaptation Request Form

Guidance for Submitting YPE Adaptation Requests to IDHS

YPE Adaptation Request Form


SUPP Grantee Resources

SUPP Program Staff Contact Info

IDHS Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) leadership requests that all new SUPP providers update their contact information in the Prevention Hub at: https://apps.cprd.illinois.edu/PreventionHub/Default.aspx

Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance, commonly called consulting or coaching, is a one-on-one service that provides timely, flexible, and targeted support to an organization. Using a collaborative approach, Prevention First builds a prevention professional’s capacity to address their local conditions and develop prevention solutions to amplify the effectiveness of their programs and services.

For more information about technical assistance, please contact Cher Hanson, Manager of Substance Use Prevention Training and Technical Assistance, at cher.hanson@prevention.org or call 312-909-9768.

 Voices in Prevention Podcast

 Episode 1 - Partnering with Youth: Building Prevention Week Success Stories

Partnering With Youth: Building Prevention Week Success Stories – Learn about how to successfully engage youth in activities that meet the goals of National Prevention Week.

Episode 2 - Stronger Together: Building Community Partnerhships That Last

Stronger Together: Building Community Partnerships That Last – Explore proven strategies for building and sustaining strong relationships with community members and partners, drawing from the insights and experiences of a seasoned prevention professional.

Episode 3 - Supplementals: Interactive Activities for Bigger Impact

Supplementals: Interactive Activities for Bigger Impact – Learn how to take your campaigns to the next level by creating engaging and interactive supplemental activities.

Episode 4 - Partners in Prevention: Sustaining School Relationships That Work

Partners in Prevention: Sustaining School Relationships That Work – Building and sustaining strong partnerships with multiple schools to establish trust, maintain engagement, and expand reach to support YPE programming.

Episode 5 - From Planning to Impact: Winning Strategies for Drug Take Back Day

From Planning to Impact: Winning Strategies for Drug Take Back Day. A successful Drug Take-Back Day doesn’t happen by accident. In this episode, we reveal practical strategies for building partnerships, engaging your community, and measuring impact to make your next event the best yet.

Episode 6 - From Recruitment to Results: Making the Most of the IYS

Recruiting schools for the Illinois Youth Survey can be challenging - but it’s also essential for strong prevention planning. In this episode we dive into real-world strategies and explore how to use that data to make a positive difference.

Episode 7 - Bridging the Distance: How Rural Communities Drive Prevention Forward

Rural prevention work comes with unique challenges — long distances, limited resources, and small teams. But it also brings creativity, collaboration, and deep community roots. In this episode of Voices in Prevention, we highlight preventionists from across rural Illinois who are finding innovative ways to connect, engage, and make a lasting difference.

Episode 8 - Not Just Pizza & Posters: How to Build a YAC That Shows Up

Building a strong Youth Advisory Council takes more than recruitment - it takes strategy. In this episode, we share practical tips and real-world lessons for recruiting and retaining YAC members, creating youth-led groups that are engaged, diverse, and built to last. Walk away with actionable ideas you can use right away to strengthen your council and support meaningful youth leadership.

Episode 9 - Strengthening Local Alcohol Policy

How can communities strengthen their alcohol policies? In this episode, we highlight how the Alcohol Policy Resource Center (APRC) partnered with SUPP agencies to provide hands-on support through policy reviews, cross-community comparisons, and environmental scans. You’ll also hear real-world examples, including APRC’s collaboration with the Ecker Center to review a Social Host Ordinance, and support given to two SUPP agencies in conducting environmental scans.

Episode 10 - Practical Playbook: Youth Engagement for National Prevention Week

In this episode, we highlight creative and impactful ways prevention professionals are involving youth in planning and leading activities during National Prevention Week. From awareness events to youth-led messaging, you’ll hear practical examples that increase prevention knowledge, boost youth participation, and raise the visibility of substance use prevention across communities. Listeners will walk away with ideas and strategies they can use to empower youth and strengthen their own prevention efforts.

SUPP Supervisor Resources

SUPP Supervisor Resource Guide