Exploring Prevention Through a Social-Ecological Lens, Session 4

Exploring Prevention Through a Social-Ecological Lens, Session 4: Shifting Systems, Shaping Culture, and Reclaiming Wellness at the Societal Level

What if the biggest barriers to substance use prevention aren't individual behaviors—but the systems we have built, the norms we have accepted, and the stories we tell and have been telling as a society?

At the societal level of the Social-Ecological Model (SEM), prevention isn't a program—it’s a recalibration of power, culture, and policy. This session challenges participants to rethink what "protection" truly means when it's rooted in cultural truth—not just intention. We'll explore how public policies and cultural narratives can either reinforce cycles of risk—or become forces for lasting resilience and embedded protection.

This final session of a 4-part series will bring the societal level of the SEM to life with practical tools and community-driven solutions that challenge the status quo and uplift collective wellness.

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