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. […]
Peer support
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 […]
Project Venture: Positive Youth Development for American Indian and Alaska Native Youth
The Program Project Venture (PV) is an evidence-based, culturally relevant, outdoors experiential youth development program developed in 1990 by McClellan Hall and his National Indian Youth Leadership Project, and its goal is to increase the resilience of American Indians and Alaska Native youth. The project’s curriculum involves in-school, after-school, and summer camp programming and includes: […]
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 […]
I Got You: Healthy Life Choices for Teens
The “I Got You: Healthy Life Choices for Teens” (IGU) program was created in 2012 by Central Mississippi Residential Center to provide mental health education for students in rural east central Mississippi. Its design was also geared to decreasing behavior-related office discipline referrals in schools and provide general education about mental health and well-being. The […]