This page provides links to various resources that may be of use to Colorado SPF-PFS grantees during the assessment phase. If you have questions regarding any of these resources or would like to request technical assistance, please click proceed to the Request TA page and submit the form.
Organizations
- Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)
- University of Kansas – Community Toolbox
- National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
- SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework – Assessing Needs
Needs Assessment Tools:
- KU – Assessing Community Needs and Resources
- NACCHO’s Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP)
Assessment Documents
- Key Concepts of Assessment
- CADCA’s Assessment Primer
- Incorporating Community Voice Through Qualitative Data
Community Readiness Resources
Assessment Checklists
- Community Needs Assessment Checklist
- Community Resource Assessment Checklist
- Community Readiness Assessment Checklist
Data
- Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention
- Sub-recipient Zipcodes
- American Fact Finder (census data)
- Data Brainstorming Worksheet
- Data Detectives Video (CADCA)