Identify the community’s demographic characteristics and core values.

Identify key community leaders to ensure diverse representation in ATOD prevention programming activities.

Build community ownership of ATOD prevention programs by collaborating with key community leaders/members when planning, implementing and evaluating prevention activities. 

Provide technical assistance to community members/leaders in implementing ATOD prevention activities. 

Develop capacity within the community by recruiting, training, and mentoring ATOD prevention-focused volunteers.

Assist in creating and sustaining community-based coalitions.