Instructions

People affected by alcohol and substance abuse
• A description of the vulnerable population (and why they need assistance in your community.
• A description of the health service needs of the vulnerable population you have chosen to serve
with your program.
• In order to support the need for the service you propose, cite statistical data obtained from your
county health department, state health department, and organizations or agencies who serve the
vulnerable population.
• A description of your proposed community service or program; include the specific service(s)

provided and one continuum of care level (prevention, treatment, or long-term care). Explain how
the selected service(s) and the continuum of care will impact the chosen population.
• Discuss the social and cultural norms of your vulnerable population and how these play a role
in the need for the services offered by your program. Describe how the vulnerable population
experiences the health care system. Analyze methods your program can use to overcome social
and cultural differences.
• Identify two or more community organizations or agencies with which you can partner in order
to implement your program. Explain how these organizations can help you implement the
services you offer and the continuum of care offered by the potential partnering agencies.
Explain which services these organizations will provide to your clientele that are not covered by
your program.
• Analyze at least four potential funding sources for your program, one of which must be from a
state funded agency, one of which must be from a federally funded agency and the remaining
two can be not-for-profit or for-profit business sources. Explain what factors must be met in order
to receive funding from your sources.
Be detailed and convincing in describing the above elements. An APA formatted Final Paper
The Final Paper:
• Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

• Must document all sources in APA style,
• Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style