Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 6 Strategies Business Some Evidence Housing and Transit Insufficient Evidence Mixed Evidence Ensure access to counseling and support Increase worker employability Support affordable housing options Education Employment Family and Social Support Clear all Bookmark this strategy Ban the Box Prohibit criminal history questions on job applications and postpone background checks Evidence Rating: Mixed Evidence Employment 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 Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs) Provide funding via tax credits at the state and local level to support development and rehabilitation costs of low income rental housing Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Housing and Transit 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 Sector-based workforce initiatives Provide industry-focused education and job training based on the needs of regional employers within specific sectors Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Employment Bookmark this strategy Summer youth employment programs Provide short-term employment opportunities for youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Employment
Bookmark this strategy Ban the Box Prohibit criminal history questions on job applications and postpone background checks Evidence Rating: Mixed Evidence Employment
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 Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs) Provide funding via tax credits at the state and local level to support development and rehabilitation costs of low income rental housing Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Housing and Transit
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 Sector-based workforce initiatives Provide industry-focused education and job training based on the needs of regional employers within specific sectors Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Employment
Bookmark this strategy Summer youth employment programs Provide short-term employment opportunities for youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Employment
