Peer-to-peer helping is based on the premise that when young people have problems, they often turn to friends for help. This model is effective at improving school climate, linking students to formal and informal supports, and reducing youth violence, including bullying and suicide. The session outlines the essential elements of a successful program, and includes a grantee-led overview of the Natural Helpers program in Fairbanks Native Association, a Healthy Transitions grantee. … [Read more...] about Youth and Young Adult Peer Support: A Model for Youth Violence Prevention & Promoting Wellness
Program Development
Lived Experience as the Foundation to Success: Youth Coordinators as Key to Program Planning and Implementation
This issue brief provides considerations for Youth Coordinators and the supervisors that support them. The information is organized into three chronological sections (Preparation, Youth Coordinators in Action, and Sustainability), and it is intended to be used by Healthy Transitions grantees, System of Care sites, and any agency with a similar desire to successfully engage young adult staff members with lived experience. … [Read more...] about Lived Experience as the Foundation to Success: Youth Coordinators as Key to Program Planning and Implementation
Designing and Implementing Drop-in Centers for Youth of Transition Age: Lessons Learned from the Field
Several Healthy Transitions grantees have adopted and expanded the drop-in center approach, using them as tools for local behavioral health agencies to engage youth and young adults. This Healthy Transitions issue brief shares examples and lessons learned from the field across the various stages of drop-in center implementation, from early exploration and planning to full operation and sustainability … [Read more...] about Designing and Implementing Drop-in Centers for Youth of Transition Age: Lessons Learned from the Field
Applying Implementation Science to Project AWARE
This brief is written for education agency leadership, school administrators, and school mental health staff who are involved in driving the implementation of evidence-based and innovative practices. The purpose of this brief is to explain implementation science principles and processes practical guidance, and how they support school mental health efforts. It also provides practical guidance for improving the use of research evidence surrounding social, emotional, and behavioral interventions in schools. … [Read more...] about Applying Implementation Science to Project AWARE
Community Interventions to Promote Mental Health and Social Equity
The article discusses community-based interventions that promote mental health and social equity. The authors offer information on strategies for incorporating effective interventions in early intervention, school-based initiatives, homeless and criminal justice services. … [Read more...] about Community Interventions to Promote Mental Health and Social Equity