Craig L. PoVey

"There is no better time to be involved in local coalitions than right now. Decisions about programs and budgets are being made daily by federal, state and local entities that will affect cities, towns, schools and families. Influencing these decisions in a collective, positive way is paramount to achieving healthy communities. Effectively and efficiently combating neighborhood problems, such as substance abuse, requires a neighborhood effort. Fortunately, CADCA provides essential information, training and expertise in helping ordinary neighborhood people form into mobilized coalitions that reduce substance abuse and related problems in their area." — Craig PoVey

Craig L. PoVey, M.S.W., is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Prevention Administrator for the State of Utah. He is the president of the National Prevention Network and Vice President on the Board of the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors. As president he works with federal, state, and local governments to help strengthen states’ and communities’ prevention infrastructure while assisting the field in incorporating evidenced-based practices, implementing environmental strategies, and achieving data-driven outcomes. He recently served as a panel speaker at the Stakeholders Conference of The National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council.

Povey started his career working for 12 years in a community mental health center providing mental health and substance abuse treatment services to adolescents and children.