Environmental Scans 101

Download the Full Infographic (PDF): Environmental Scans 101 Part 1: Understanding Their Importance to Prevention

Download the Full Infographic (PDF): Environmental Scans 101 Part 2: What Environmental Scans Can Look Like

Produced on behalf of the Central East Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC), this two-part infographic illustrates what environmental scans are and their importance to planning and delivering substance use prevention services. The infographic also describes two tools commonly used in environmental scans: the SWOT and PESTLE analyses.

Original publication date: June 9, 2025