What is SAFE Communities?
Supporting communities in systemically reducing the impacts of substance use disorder.
SAFE Communities partners with communities nationwide to be more resilient and responsive to the impacts of mental health and substance use disorders.
At SAFE Communities, we engage our partners by fostering collaboration tailored to each community’s unique needs. We leverage our national platform to amplify local success stories and focus on comprehensive, long-term goals that drive meaningful impact. Our programs emphasize evidence-based strategies and innovative, promising practices that support sustainable community well-being.
In the Details:

Gained more than 35,000 views on our SAFE Solutions platform from across the nation.

Our Integrated Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist training is certified independently in six states.

By leveraging our expertise across all portfolios, we have incorporated evidence-based programming.
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Our Approach
We deliver evidence-based and evidence-informed programs and resources that strategically and innovatively fill key gaps in community support systems.
Free, Self-Guided Resources for Community Leaders
Community Playbook
Our Community Playbook provides communities with a step-by-step process in how to begin organizing, evaluating, and creating change in your community.

SAFE Solutions
A platform highlighting cutting-edge research, resources, and practices to support communities in identifying and implementing strategies for their response efforts.

Portfolio Spotlights
Bridging Prevention & Recovery Training and Technical Assistance

SAFE Choices: Serving Youth and Young Adults

Law Enforcement and
Criminal Justice Programs

Recovery Housing
Resources


Integrated-Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist
(I-FPRS) TrainingSAFE Project’s I-FPRS training is for certified Peer Recovery Specialists who work with individuals that are justice-involved across many settings (jails, communities, treatment programs, psychiatric facilities, probation offices, etc.).
Looking for assistance with your strategic community response efforts?
SAFE Project provides tailored technical assistance and solutions-focused support to professionals in the substance use disorder field of practice. The SAFE Communities team can share promising practices, support resource development, lead group process facilitation, deliver leadership development and training, and help your community identify and implement comprehensive and sustainable goals.
Resources & News
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Youth VOICE Council Spotlight: Aubrey
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Simone Brown Interview: Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week 2025
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Youth VOICE Council Spotlight: Savanna
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Youth VOICE Council Spotlight: Harini
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Navigating the Holidays as a Young Person in Recovery
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2024 Mary L. Fleming Memorial Mentor of the Year Award
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United by Sobriety: How Grant Curtis is Building a Recovery Movement, One Hat at a Time
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Alcohol Unplugged: Real Talk on Drinking
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Navigating the Transition: A Guide to Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention, Harm Reduction, and Recovery for New College Students and Their Families