The Program Vision of You is an online, self-paced sexuality education program that aims to reduce sexual activity and the number of sexual partners, increase contraceptive use, and prepare participants for adulthood. It is designed for youth ages 13 to 19. It includes content on healthy relationships, life skills, communication skills, and adolescent development. The […]
Transition aged
Evidence-Based Guide: Suicide Prevention Strategies for Underserved Youth
This evidence-based guide provides strategies and insights specific to at-risk groups, to support interventions and help prevent suicides. The guide highlights existing research, discusses barriers that hinder youth’s access to prevention and intervention services, and offers guidance on selecting, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based prevention programs. It also highlights programs that are making strides in addressing […]
Project Towards No Drug Abuse (TND)
The Program Project TND is an evidence-based, interactive classroom-based substance abuse prevention program that is based on more than two decades of successful research at the University of Southern California. Project TND focuses on three factors that predict tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use, violence-related behaviors, and other problem behaviors among youth, including: Intended Audience […]
Coping and Supporting Training (CAST)
The Program Coping and Support Training (CAST) is an evidence-based prevention program for middle and high-school-aged youth. It is a 12-lesson skills training program, embedded in a positive-peer group culture, designed for just 6-8 youth. CAST is used across the US and Canada, in schools, community centers, and a wide variety of other youth-oriented agencies. Intended Audience CAST is intended for potential school dropouts—racially/ethnically diverse, aged 14-19 years who also showed elevated suicide risk. Implementation […]
Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) for First Episode Psychosis
The Program Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) for First Episode Psychosis (FEP) is an evidence-based early intervention program for young adults experiencing FEP. This model is team-based, multidisciplinary, collaborative, and recovery-oriented, emphasizing shared decision-making between the team and the individual. Intended Audience The intended audience for this program includes youth, adolescents, and young adults experiencing FEP. […]
Connecting the Dots: Unifying Service Silos to Promote a More Equitable System of Care
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Office of Behavioral Health Equity (OBHE) held a webinar on October 24, 2024, at 3:00 pm – 4:30 EDT that explored breaking down service silos to increase service access for people who use drugs and those seeking recovery, particularly in underserved populations. Researchers have been studying the overdose […]