Training & Technical Assistance by IPS

    IPS offers strategic, high-impact training and technical assistance (TTA) to organizations across the U.S. working to create healthier, more equitable communities.

    From community coalitions to state health departments to national intermediary partners, IPS supports public health leaders in turning knowledge into action.

    We specialize in upstream prevention, equity-centered systems change, and community transformation. Whether strengthening partnerships, designing community assessments, or moving policies forward, we bring deep field-tested expertise and practical tools that work.

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    Upstream Prevention & Strategy Design

    Through customized training and technical assistance, IPS equips partners to address root causes before problems take hold. We help teams apply prevention science, interpret local data, and design strategies that focus on upstream, population-level solutions—ensuring your efforts are proactive, evidence-based, and tailored to community priorities. Our approach has helped communities reduce substance use rates, secure sustainable funding, and align prevention plans with statewide and national best practices.

    Equity, ACEs, & Trauma-Resilient Practices

    IPS provides expert-led training and TA to integrate equity and trauma-resilient practices into every stage of planning and implementation. We guide partners in recognizing the impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), addressing systemic barriers, and creating inclusive, culturally responsive strategies that foster lasting community well-being. Our work has resulted in equity-focused strategic plans, trauma-informed school district policies, and measurable improvements in community trust.

    Coalition Building & Community Organizing

    Our TTA supports organizations in building strong, effective coalitions that mobilize diverse partners toward shared goals. IPS delivers tools, facilitation techniques, and leadership coaching to help coalitions strengthen relationships, deepen engagement, and sustain momentum for meaningful community change. IPS-supported coalitions have successfully advanced policies, won community investment measures, and built lasting networks across sectors.

    Cross-Sector Planning & Collaboration

    IPS trains and advises partners to bridge silos and lead successful multi-sector initiatives. Our TA services focus on aligning priorities, clarifying roles, and leveraging resources across public health, education, housing, law enforcement, and other sectors—ensuring coordinated action with measurable outcomes. Past collaborations have yielded integrated referral systems, shared data agreements, and region-wide prevention strategies.

    Media Advocacy & Narrative Change

    We offer hands-on training and TA to help organizations shape public discourse and influence policy through strategic communications. IPS equips partners with messaging frameworks, media engagement skills, and storytelling techniques that shift narratives, reduce stigma, and build public support for change. Our media advocacy efforts have influenced local ordinances, reframed community conversations, and reached millions through earned media.

    Sustainability & Systems Thinking

    IPS provides the TA needed to embed sustainability into every initiative. We train partners to apply systems thinking, diversify funding, and institutionalize effective practices, ensuring the work endures beyond individual projects or funding cycles. Our sustainability coaching has helped partners transition from pilot projects to permanent programs, integrate prevention into agency mandates, and maintain momentum despite funding shifts.

    Media Advocacy & Narrative Change

    We offer hands-on training and TA to help organizations shape public discourse and influence policy through strategic communications. IPS equips partners with messaging frameworks, media engagement skills, and storytelling techniques that shift narratives, reduce stigma, and build public support for change. Our media advocacy efforts have influenced local ordinances, reframed community conversations, and reached millions through earned media.

    Policy Mapping Lab & Program Evaluation

    Through training and TA, IPS empowers organizations to measure and communicate their impact. We help partners design evaluations, collect and interpret data, and use tools like GIS mapping to visualize trends and outcomes, strengthening both program improvement and funding opportunities. Our evaluation support has helped organizations demonstrate ROI to funders, map service gaps, and secure multi-year grants.