Strategies

What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive.

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Career & technical education for high school completion

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

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Scientifically Supported
  • Education

High school completion programs

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

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Scientifically Supported
  • Education

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

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Scientifically Supported
  • Housing and Transit