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 Ensure access to counseling and support Family and Social Support Sexual Activity Tobacco Use Prevent neighborhood crime and violence Reduce exposure to environmental toxins Access to Care Air and Water Quality Alcohol and Drug Use Community Safety Education Employment 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 Lead contaminated soil abatement Clean, remove, replace, or cover lead contaminated soil with non-contaminated soil, mulch, sod, grass, or concrete Evidence Rating: Expert Opinion Air and Water Quality Bookmark this strategy Lead pipe & plumbing material replacement Replace lead plumbing material such as pipes, service lines, fittings, solder, flux, and fixtures with non-lead plumbing material Evidence Rating: Expert Opinion Air and Water Quality 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 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 Lead contaminated soil abatement Clean, remove, replace, or cover lead contaminated soil with non-contaminated soil, mulch, sod, grass, or concrete Evidence Rating: Expert Opinion Air and Water Quality
Bookmark this strategy Lead pipe & plumbing material replacement Replace lead plumbing material such as pipes, service lines, fittings, solder, flux, and fixtures with non-lead plumbing material Evidence Rating: Expert Opinion Air and Water Quality
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