Strategies

Provide educational and social services in an alternative setting for students at risk of dropping out of traditional high schools

Provide career and technical education (CTE) as an integrated part of an academic curriculum for students, especially those at risk of dropping out of high school; also called vocational training

Provide information about contraception and protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in classroom or community settings

Provide condoms free of charge or at a reduced cost in community and school-based settings

Increase support for non-profit health care organizations and deliver comprehensive care to uninsured, underinsured, and vulnerable patients regardless of ability to pay; often called community health centers (CHCs)

Provide supports such as mentoring, counseling, or vocational training, or change the school environment to help students complete high school

Promote abstinence from sexual activity, generally only with mention of condoms and birth control to highlight failure rates

Provide reminders, education, or self-management assistance for health conditions, especially chronic diseases, via text message