DHS 75.14(6)(b)5.5. ‘Problem identification and stand-alone referral.’ The prevention service shall implement methods to identify individuals who have demonstrated at-risk behavior, such as illegal or age-inappropriate use of tobacco or alcohol, or first use of illicit drugs, and determine if the individual’s behavior can be reversed through education. This strategy does not include activities designed to determine if a person is in need of treatment. Examples of activities that may be conducted and methods used in carrying out this strategy include the following:
DHS 75.14(6)(b)5.a.a. Employee assistance programs.
DHS 75.14(6)(b)5.b.b. Student assistance programs.
DHS 75.14(6)(b)5.c.c. Educational programs for individuals charged with driving while under the influence or driving while intoxicated.
DHS 75.14(6)(b)6.6. ‘Environmental.’ The prevention service shall establish community standards, codes, and attitudes, aimed at reducing the prevalence of at-risk behavior among the general population. Examples of methods that may be used in carrying out this strategy include the following:
DHS 75.14(6)(b)6.a.a. Promoting the establishment and review of policies for schools, government, and civic groups related to the use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.
DHS 75.14(6)(b)6.b.b. Providing technical assistance to communities to maximize local enforcement procedures governing availability and distribution of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
DHS 75.14(6)(b)6.c.c. Reduce youth alcohol, tobacco, and drug exposure by modifying alcohol and tobacco advertising practices.
DHS 75.14(6)(b)6.d.d. Supporting local enforcement procedures to limit violent behavior.
DHS 75.14(6)(b)6.e.e. Establishing policies that create opportunities for youth to become involved in their communities.
DHS 75.14(6)(b)7.7. ‘Community-based process.’ The prevention service shall implement processes that enhance the ability of the community to more effectively provide prevention services for behaviors that lead to substance use. Activities under this strategy include organizing, planning, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of services implementation, interagency collaboration, coalition building and networking. Examples of activities that may be conducted and methods used in carrying out this strategy include the following:
DHS 75.14(6)(b)7.a.a. Community and volunteer training, such as neighborhood action training and training of key people in the system.
DHS 75.14(6)(b)7.b.b. Systematic planning in the above prevention strategy areas.
DHS 75.14(6)(b)7.c.c. Multi-agency coordination and collaboration.
DHS 75.14(6)(b)7.d.d. Facilitating access to services and funding.
DHS 75.14(6)(b)7.e.e. Active participation in a community prevention coalition.
DHS 75.14(6)(c)(c) Goals and objectives. A prevention service shall have written operational goals and objectives that specify the strategies by which they will be achieved and the target population served.
DHS 75.14(6)(d)(d) Documentation of coordination. A prevention service shall provide written documentation of coordination with other human service agencies, organizations or services that share similar goals.
DHS 75.14(6)(e)(e) Records. A prevention service shall maintain records on the number of individuals served by implementation of each prevention strategy and retain records necessary for meeting certification and funding requirements.
DHS 75.14(7)(7)Prevention service evaluation.
DHS 75.14(7)(a)(a) Prevention evaluation outcomes. A prevention service shall have an evaluation process that measures the outcomes of the services provided.
DHS 75.14(7)(b)(b) Prevention evaluation by consumers. A prevention service shall evaluate the views of consumers about the services they are provided and shall adjust goals and objectives accordingly.
DHS 75.14(7)(c)(c) Prevention service written policy. A prevention service shall have a written policy and a defined process to provide individuals with the opportunity to express opinions regarding ongoing services, staff, and the methods by which individual prevention activities are offered.
DHS 75.14 HistoryHistory: CR 20-047: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 10-1-22; correction in (1) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., and correction in (4) (a) 3. b., (d) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register October 2021 No. 790.
DHS 75.15DHS 75.15Intervention service and intoxicated driver services.
DHS 75.15(1)(1)Service description for an intervention service. Intervention services are delivered in a wide variety of settings and are designed to explore and address risk factors that appear to be related to substance use, to assist the individual in recognizing the consequences of harmful substance use, and to provide information for individuals to make behavioral changes. Intervention services may include screening, brief intervention and referral, psychoeducational services, pre-treatment intervention groups, case management, health education, outreach and in-reach programs, problem identification, information dissemination, alternative education, intoxicated driver assessments, and support services provided to reduce the effects of substance-related concerns by identifying and engaging the individual to change behavior or to participate in treatment or other wellness services.
DHS 75.15(2)(2)Applicability. This section shall apply to any of the following:
DHS 75.15(2)(a)(a) Intervention services, as required by contract with the department.
DHS 75.15(2)(b)(b) Intoxicated driver services.