The Center for Advancing Prevention Excellence (CAPE) seeks to advance prevention efforts in communities across the nation by supporting them in the identification, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based strategies for substance use and behavioral health. A focus on translating the science, navigating approaches and resources, and connecting to peers and resources guides the Center as it brings evidence-based strategies to life for numerous audiences. Practice, research, and community collaboration are at the forefront of CAPE initiatives along with an understanding of the strengths and opportunities within the field of prevention science. Youth, young adults, and family populations will receive special attention by CAPE as new programs, practices, and policies emerge.
CAPE will apply lessons learned from prevention science to support communities in developing and implementing a thoughtful approach to strengthening the wellbeing of their communities. Given the focus on prevention, primary populations of interest include youth, young adults, and families.
CAPE services and resources will include training, consultation, resource development, and other types of support. CAPE leverages the expertise of University of Baltimore faculty and staff and collaborates with an extended network of prevention partners at community, regional, state, and national levels.
“CAPE leadership has worked with communities across the continuum of behavioral health and substance use services for over 30 years collectively. We understand the unique experiences of communities and the value of laying down prevention infrastructures that offer evidence-informed strategies to address the multiple levels of influence in people’s lives. Prevention is hard work, and CAPE will offer important, customized, support to communities to help them achieve their prevention goals.”
