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 Funders Nonprofits Diet and Exercise Education Employment Family and Social Support Housing and Transit Quality of Care Scientifically Supported Mixed Evidence Build social capital within communities Ensure access to housing Improve housing quality Improve quality of K12 education Access to Care Alcohol and Drug Use Clear all Bookmark this strategy Housing First Provide rapid access to permanent housing and support (e.g., crisis intervention, needs assessment, case management), usually for chronically homeless individuals with persistent mental illness or substance abuse issues Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit Bookmark this strategy Integrated pest management for indoor use Support a four-tiered approach to indoor pest control that minimizes potential hazards to people, property, and the environment Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit Bookmark this strategy Lead paint abatement programs Eliminate lead-based paint and contaminated dust by removing or encapsulating lead paint, or removing lead painted fixtures and surfaces Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit Bookmark this strategy Participatory budgeting Engage community members to determine how public budgets are spent, ideally to improve neighborhood conditions and reduce inequality. Evidence Rating: Mixed Evidence Family and Social Support
Bookmark this strategy Housing First Provide rapid access to permanent housing and support (e.g., crisis intervention, needs assessment, case management), usually for chronically homeless individuals with persistent mental illness or substance abuse issues Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit
Bookmark this strategy Integrated pest management for indoor use Support a four-tiered approach to indoor pest control that minimizes potential hazards to people, property, and the environment Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit
Bookmark this strategy Lead paint abatement programs Eliminate lead-based paint and contaminated dust by removing or encapsulating lead paint, or removing lead painted fixtures and surfaces Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit
Bookmark this strategy Participatory budgeting Engage community members to determine how public budgets are spent, ideally to improve neighborhood conditions and reduce inequality. Evidence Rating: Mixed Evidence Family and Social Support