FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Agency for Substance Abuse Prevention Announces FBSS Training Conference in Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Muscle Shoals, AL – The Agency for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) is proud to announce an upcoming Faith-Based Support Specialist (FBSS) Training Conference to be held on April 16-17, 2026, at the Northwest Shoals Community College, Shoals Campus, Building 110, Room 104 located at 800 George Wallace Blvd, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661.

This two-day training, scheduled from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day, is designed for leaders of all faiths and community advocates who are passionate about addressing substance misuse and improving mental health outcomes in their communities. The conference will equip participants with vital tools, resources, and certification opportunities that strengthen the bridge between faith communities and behavioral health systems.

With engaging presentations, expert panels, and hands-on workshops, attendees will walk away empowered to serve as connectors between individuals in crisis and state-certified treatment and recovery resources.

This event is made possible through the support of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE), in partnership with ASAP’s ongoing commitment to prevention through community collaboration.

Registration is now open. For more information and to sign up, visit FBSS.ASAPREV.COM or contact the FBSS team directly at (256) 789-5585 or ASAPFBSS@gmail.com.

We look forward to welcoming faith leaders and community stakeholders to this important gathering in the fight against substance misuse.