Prevention Information Center

The PIC serves as a resource to increase statewide capacity for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse by aiding in the identification of reliable consumer and professional health information, research findings, and best practices. The mandate and responsibilities of the PIC include:Management of a lending library, which offers a large collection of books and videos available for loan, without cost to Colorado residents. Management of a clearinghouse of free and cost-recovery materials (brochures, pamphlets, posters, research reports and resource guides) to aid in the prevention of alcohol and other drug problems. Continual improvement of services to prevention providers,especially underserved communities,through outreach, partnerships, and resource development. The use of formative, process, and outcome evaluation results to drive decisions related to the products and services offered The PIC does not work directly with the substance abusers as a direct service provider. Rather, the PIC is an indirect service provider, focusing its services on clients that are concerned with reducing the harmful effects of substance abuse in their own communities or areas of responsibility. The PIC serves these clients in 2 primary capacities: 1) by helping people to locate information to do their prevention and treatment work, and 2) by identifying and providing multiple channels of access to quality consumer information that funded and unfunded direct service entities can make available to their clients.