prevention central

Evidence-Based Solutions for Healthy Living

Navigating today’s complex world is challenging for youth of all ages. Prevention Central works to address the various challenges facing youth and adolescents by researching and developing evidence-based programs using innovative and unique approaches. We offer comprehensive, dynamic, developmentally appropriate programs for a variety of age groups to prevent substance use and delinquency, promote sexual health, and enhance social-emotional skills.

View the 2023 Catalogue

Whether you’re an educator trying to reach an entire school, a parent who wants to better communicate with your child, or a leader trying to help your community, we’ve got you covered. Click on one of the subjects to learn more.

Media Literacy Education Substance Use Prevention

It’s never too early – or too late – to learn how to prevent substance misuse and its consequences.

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Media Literacy Education for Sexual Health Promotion

Counter unhealthy media messages with comprehensive and inclusive sexual education.

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Social-Emotional Assessment and Learning

Help children and teenagers to be more aware of, understand, and regulate their emotions and and social skills.

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Mindfulness

Provide youth with skills to be aware of their feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships in the moment through learning about  and practicing mindfulness.

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Safe and Drug-free Driving

Promote and learn safe driving practices and prevent impaired driving using community and individual level interventions.

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First-of-Their-Kind Prevention Program

Engaging and Effective.

All prevention programs are…

  • Innovative and enriching
  • Proven effective through rigorous research and testing
  • Designed to support exceptional mental health, physical health, and quality of life for children, adolescents, families, communities, and organizations
  • Outcomes-driven

Developmentally appropriate.

We offer options that nurture learning and provide support at all stages of child, adolescent, and young adult development, including…

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Flexible.

Our programs are designed to be either led by an instructor, accessed virtually, or delivered using a blend of instructor-led and virtual methods.

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