Preventing substance misuse and problem gambling
The lives of Iowans are positively impacted when communities support prevention services. By working with HHS-funded agencies and coalitions to explore opportunities for prevention services, the onset of substance misuse and/or problem gambling behaviors can be greatly reduced.
With Your Life Iowa as an extension of your team, your patients are always in good hands. But before patients can reach out to Your Life Iowa, first they need to know about our program. That’s where you can help. The Your Life Iowa healthcare provider toolkit can help you have a conversation about problem alcohol use, substance use, gambling, mental health concerns, or thoughts of suicide and connect them with Your Life Iowa resources.
Download the YLI Healthcare Provider Toolkit
Media Center
View and download Iowa HHS media campaign materials that seek to build awareness of substance misuse and/or problem gambling behaviors.
Best Practices
Experts in prevention work toward becoming Certified Prevention Specialists to enhance their professional knowledge.
Request Materials
Download digital materials or request print items for talking to patients about Your Life Iowa and concerns about alcohol, substance use and more.
Find local prevention resources
Prevention specialists, serving all 99 counties in Iowa, work collaboratively to provide the most current information specific to alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs and problem gambling.
Interested in training?
Training opportunities are provided year-round to assist professionals and the public in increasing prevention activities in their communities.
Contact a prevention professional
Fill out a simple contact form and a professional will reach out to you.