Integrating Substance Use Prevention for Youth Into Physical Health Care Systems

Join the Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions and the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Agency Directors on Aug. 11, 2026, 2-3:30 p.m. ET, for a webinar exploring how youth substance use prevention can be integrated into physical health care settings.

Presenters will discuss how integrated care can promote early intervention within health settings to support long-term wellbeing for youth. Participants will hear real-world examples from states and providers that are partnering across systems to bring prevention into primary care, pediatric care, school-based health centers and community clinics.

After this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify strategies for embedding youth substance use prevention into physical health care settings to better provide integrated, whole-person care.
• Examine state and local examples of physical health care and prevention efforts.
• Explore opportunities to sustain both integrated care and prevention through partnerships, data and innovative service delivery approaches.

Featured Speakers:

• Pamela A. Mautte, MS, MCHES, CPS, Director, BHcare, Alliance for Prevention & Wellness Program
• Sarju Shah, MPH, Director, Prevention and Health Promotion Division, Connecticut Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services
• Laura Chaves, PhD, MPH, Principal Investigator, Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children’s Hospital