PCN 162 Topic 7 Benchmark – Federal and Local Community Resources (Obj. 7.1)
In this assignment, you will identify and describe federal and local community resources for the prevention and treatment of substance use. This assignment contains two parts:
Part One: Resource Directory
Identify two federal and five local community resources for addiction and substance use. Create a table of the seven resources that will serve as an information directory. Include the following for each resource:
Resource name and description
Contact information (address, phone number, website, etc.)
Services offered
For the resource directory, GCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
Part Two: Impact of the Resources
Write a paper of 500-750 words evaluating the impact that the federal and community resources listed in your directory have in the prevention and the success of addiction and substance use disorders treatment.
The paper should be prepared according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
Include a minimum of four scholarly references in addition to the textbook in the assignment.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency: 2.1: Explain the importance of community resources for the prevention and treatment of substance use and addictive disorders.
