Assessment Description
In this assignment, you will identify and describe federal and local community resources for the prevention and treatment of substance use. This assignment contains two parts:
Part One: Resource Directory
Identify two federal and five local community resources for addiction and substance use. Create a table of the seven resources that will serve as an information directory. Include the following for each resource:
Resource name and description
Contact information (address, phone number, website, etc.)
Services offered
For the resource directory, APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
Part Two: Impact of the Resources
Write a paper of 500-750 words evaluating the impact that the federal and community resources listed in your directory have in the prevention and the success of addiction and substance use disorders treatment.
The paper should be prepared according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
Include a minimum of four scholarly references in addition to the textbook in the assignment.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency:
BS Addiction Counseling
2.1: Explain the importance of community resources for the prevention and treatment of substance use and addictive disorders.
