Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 4 Strategies Business Community Members Sexual Activity Some Evidence Mixed Evidence Create environments that support learning Ensure access to counseling and support Education Employment Family and Social Support Quality of Care Clear all Bookmark this strategy Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Match disadvantaged or at-risk youth with volunteer mentors in school or community settings Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Education Bookmark this strategy Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Provide confidential worksite-based counseling and referrals to employees to address personal and workplace challenges Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Employment Family and Social Support Bookmark this strategy Later middle and high school start times Delay school start times for middle and high schools to better align with adolescent sleep-wake cycles; often until after 8:30 or 9:00 a.m. Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Education Bookmark this strategy Mental Health First Aid Provide an 8 or 12 hour training to educate laypeople about how to assist individuals with mental health problems or at risk for problems such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Family and Social Support
Bookmark this strategy Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Match disadvantaged or at-risk youth with volunteer mentors in school or community settings Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Education
Bookmark this strategy Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Provide confidential worksite-based counseling and referrals to employees to address personal and workplace challenges Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Employment Family and Social Support
Bookmark this strategy Later middle and high school start times Delay school start times for middle and high schools to better align with adolescent sleep-wake cycles; often until after 8:30 or 9:00 a.m. Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Education
Bookmark this strategy Mental Health First Aid Provide an 8 or 12 hour training to educate laypeople about how to assist individuals with mental health problems or at risk for problems such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Family and Social Support