Who SUFA
is For

SUFA can reduce absenteeism, improve retention, and lower health care spending. It helps keep employees healthier while strengthening workplace culture and encouraging supportive conversations among teammates. 

For public health agencies, SUFA trains community members to communicate more effectively about substance use. Evidence shows that key influencers in the community can shift its tone, reducing violence and enhancing community cohesion. SUFA offers communities the most effective way to improve conversations around substance use.

People who complete SUFA receive a certificate of completion with continuing education (CE) opportunities where professionally available, making it easy for organizations to incorporate the training into professional development, wellness initiatives, or workforce education programs.

SUFA empowers staff and volunteers with practical, actionable skills to address substance use concerns early, before they become crises. By complementing existing mental health initiatives, SUFA builds confidence and equips teams to respond with empathy and effectiveness, fostering a stronger, more supportive community.

Participants also receive a certificate of completion with CE opportunities, allowing schools, colleges, and adult learning programs to integrate SUFA into professional development or ongoing education plans.

SUFA bridges gaps where formal services fall short by empowering neighbors, loved ones, and community leaders to build informal support networks that keep people connected and safe. It increases awareness of substance use and addiction’s impact on the brain, shifting judgment to curiosity. By fostering open, informed conversations, SUFA reduces stigma and supports healthier, more compassionate rural communities.

For neighborhood associations and community groups SUFA strengthens community bonds and builds healthier, more connected neighborhoods. By training residents to recognize when someone is struggling and respond with empathy, SUFA helps shift local culture toward care and support, fostering a sense of belonging and shared responsibility.