Prevention Services
EFR’s Prevention Services provide information and activities to reduce substance misuse and problem gambling in Central Iowa. Our dedicated team of prevention specialists work with youth and adults throughout the community to promote healthy lifestyles and positive choices. EFR’s Prevention Services offer comprehensive Drug-Free Workplace Training to help organizations create and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. Our training programs educate about the dangers of substance misuse, deliver prevention strategies, and foster a culture of wellness and safety.
When to Contact Prevention Services:
A comprehensive prevention strategy can decrease impacts on individuals and communities, as well as reduce legal, medical, and treatment costs associated with substance misuse and problem gambling.
EFR’s Prevention Services offers a range of solutions, including Drug-Free Workplace Training, designed to help organizations proactively address substance use issues. This training educates employees and employers about the risks and signs of substance misuse, providing them with the tools and knowledge for prevention.
Whether you are looking to educate your workforce, support community health initiatives, or reduce the long-term costs associated with substance misuse, EFR’s Prevention Services are here to help.
The death toll from overdose is higher than all annual deaths from car crashes and guns combined.
86% of teens know someone who drinks, smokes, or abuses drugs during school.
Drug-Free Workplace Supervisor Training in Polk County.
Sessions provided free of cost to companies in Polk County, Iowa provide information regarding the prevalence of drug and alcohol misuse, the related cost to employers, what constitutes reasonable suspicion of drug or alcohol misuse, and the referral of employees who misuse alcohol or other drugs. Trainings are available upon request. For more information or to schedule a training call 515-471-2358.
Podcast Episode
Beyond the EAP: How EFR’s Community Programs Create Lasting Impact
In this episode, our host Johanna Dunlevy is joined by EFR colleagues Tammy Hoyman, CEO and Haley Pederson Hundley, Substance Abuse Programs Director, for a deeper look at the heart of EFR’s mission-driven work.
While many people are familiar with EFR through its Employee Assistance Program (EAP), this conversation shines a light on the wide range of community outreach and prevention programs that extend far beyond the workplace. Tammy and Haley discuss how grant-funded initiatives allow EFR to meet critical community needs, with a special focus on the Restorative Justice Program. They explore how restorative practices support accountability, healing, and connection, and offer an alternative to punitive justice. You’ll get an inside look at how EFR’s prevention and community-based programs (including our Student Assistance Program) work, why grant funding is essential, and how EFR’s mission-based approach helps create lasting, positive impact in the community.