Become a Substance Use Prevention Specialist
Developing the substance use prevention workforce in Maine is a priority and an important part of ensuring initiatives are high-quality and evidence-based. To become certified, prevention specialists must work in the field under supervision, meet training requirements, adhere to the Prevention Code of Ethics, and pass a certification exam. Recertification requires regular ethics training hours and training hours related to the field.
Learn about Board Certification
The Maine Prevention Certification Board sets, monitors, and enforces standards for alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention efforts in Maine. The board credentials prevention professionals who have met and maintain minimum requirements as set by the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium. To learn more, check out the Maine Prevention Certification Manual (PDF).
Professional Development
New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center (New England PTTC)
A training and technical assistance center funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Provides free training and resources to the prevention field.
AdCare Educational Institute of Maine
Maine CDC's contracted training vendor for the substance use prevention program. AdCare staff coordinate trainings and conferences on a variety of topics related to prevention to meet the needs of the prevention workforce.
Maine Prevention Training Calendar
The shared prevention training calendar, operated through the Maine Prevention Certification Board, lists trainings and other prevention-focused professional development events hosted by a variety of agencies across Maine. The goal of the calendar is to reduce overlap in the scheduling of trainings
Maine Prevention Specialist Onboarding & Orientation Guide (PDF)
Developed by the New England PTTC, this interactive onboarding toolkit provides an overview of the substance use prevention field to orient new professionals in the field.