The Program ATHENA (Athletes Targeting Healthy Exercise and Nutrition Alternatives) is a scientifically proven program for female athletes. It addresses the connection between young women in sports, disordered eating behaviors, and body-shaping drug use. Its multiple components provide healthy sports nutrition and strength-training alternatives to the use of alcohol, illicit drugs, and performance-enhancing drugs. ATHENA […]
Capacity building
SOS Signs of Suicide
The Program SOS is an evidence-based youth suicide prevention program that has demonstrated an improvement in students’ knowledge and adaptive attitudes about suicide risk and depression. Designed for grades 6-12, SOS teaches students how to identify signs of depression and suicide in themselves and their peers while providing materials that support school professionals, parents, and […]
The PATHS® Curriculum
The PATHS® Curriculum The Program The Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS®) Curriculum is an evidence-based, comprehensive social-emotional learning program for children and adolescents. The program is designed to reduce aggression and behavior problems and increase emotional and social competencies. Using this curriculum, educators and counselors can simultaneously target the prevention of future emotional and behavioral […]
Preventing Long Term Anger and Aggression in Youth
The Program Preventing Long-term Anger and Aggression in Youth (PLAAY) is a culturally relevant, curriculum-based program modeled on the Racial Encounter Coping Appraisal and Socialization Theory (RECAST). This program focuses on utilizing physical activity and racial socialization to reduce stress, prepare youth to cope with stress and make healthier decisions in conflict situations. Racial and […]
Familia Adelante: Multi-risk Reduction Behavioral Health Prevention for Latino/Hispanic Youth and Families
The Program Familia Adelante (FA) is a culturally relevant prevention program developed by Richard Cervantes, Ph.D. It focuses on educating Latino families on managing adverse behavioral health outcomes. The curriculum addresses topics such as family and peer communication, positive school bonding, substance use, and sexual health. The program is based on Dr. Cervantes’ research and […]
Achieving Whole Health
The Program Achieving Whole Health (AWH) is a curriculum-based, interactive, and culturally relevant program that utilizes trained wellness coaches to provide personalized support to community members. It focuses on supporting individuals in stress management, diet, exercise, and self-care and fostering resilience through group sessions and peer support. The curriculum for this program is based on […]