CRA Graduation: Community Readiness in Action
Admission
- Free
Summary
Discover how data and community collaboration are shaping the future of problem gambling prevention in Ohio. Join us for an inspiring showcase of community driven prevention efforts as five Ohio agencies share their journey through the Community Readiness Assessment (CRA) process, a tool that helps communities measure their readiness to address problem gambling and turn insights into action. This initiative helps local agencies and coalitions assess where their communities stand in addressing problem gambling and use that data to guide future prevention strategies. Hear firsthand how agencies are using their findings to build stronger, data informed foundations for long term impact.
Description
Join us for Community Readiness in Action: Turning Local Data into Statewide Prevention Impact. This virtual learning opportunity will take place on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Please note that CEU's will not be provided for this learning opportunity.
The Community Readiness Assessment (CRA) is part of the Community Planning Framework Initiative, a two phase project guiding agencies through the Tri Ethnic Community Readiness Model, a nationally recognized, evidence based framework designed to measure a community’s preparedness to address an issue. Using data collected through interviews with key local stakeholders, agencies assess levels of awareness, leadership engagement, and available resources to address problem gambling. Each agency identifies key strengths, gaps, and priorities to inform prevention strategies tailored to their community’s unique needs.
This session highlights how data can be more than numbers—it can be a catalyst for connection, collaboration, and lasting change. Representatives from five agencies will share their experiences, discoveries, and next steps toward sustainable prevention planning that bridges local insight with statewide strategy:
- Recovery and Wellness Center of Midwest Ohio (Preble County)
- Recovery Resources (Cuyahoga County)
- Lorain UMADAOP (Lorain County)
- Envision Partnerships (Butler County)
- Summit County Community Partnership (Summit County)
Together, these agencies demonstrate how readiness assessments lay the groundwork for coordinated prevention efforts across Ohio, turning community data into meaningful, statewide impact.
This program is facilitated by Natalie Alexander and Kelly Haddow.