Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 5 Strategies Business Ensure access to counseling and support Sexual Activity Tobacco Use Prevent neighborhood crime and violence Reduce alcohol-impaired driving Access to Care Alcohol and Drug Use Community Safety Education Employment Family and Social Support 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 Designated driver promotion programs Encourage use of designated drivers via population-based mass media campaigns, incentive programs based in drinking establishments, and other efforts Evidence Rating: Insufficient Evidence Alcohol and Drug Use 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 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 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 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 Designated driver promotion programs Encourage use of designated drivers via population-based mass media campaigns, incentive programs based in drinking establishments, and other efforts Evidence Rating: Insufficient Evidence Alcohol and Drug Use
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 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 Summer youth employment programs Provide short-term employment opportunities for youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Employment