SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL, November 01, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Prevention Plus Wellness, a national leader in prevention and wellness programs for youth, is proud to announce that its SPORT programs have been officially listed on the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC). This prestigious recognition highlights SPORT programs as an effective, evidence-based tool designed to support substance use prevention and wellness in youth, empowering providers across California and the US to make a positive impact on young lives.
The listing on the CEBC serves as a significant endorsement, underscoring the effectiveness and measurable impacts of Prevention Plus Wellness' SPORT programs. CEBC listings are reserved for programs that meet the highest standards of evidence-based practice, a status that assures organizations and providers that SPORT programs are based on reliable research and proven outcomes.
Helping California and All US Youth Thrive Through Evidence-Based Prevention
The SPORT programs have been used by numerous organizations, such as the Youth Leadership Institute (yli.org), to address critical public health challenges among California's youth. These programs help young people build resilience and adopt healthier lifestyles through practical, effective strategies that promote self-regulation, goal setting, and positive behaviors.
"We are honored to be recognized by the CEBC, which validates our mission to provide California's youth, as well as all US youth, with the tools they need to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives," said Chudley Werch, PhD, CEO, of Prevention Plus Wellness. "With the challenges that young people face today, multi-health behavior programs like SPORT are more essential than ever to help schools and communities address and prevent substance use, while also fostering mental and physical wellbeing."
A Science-Based, Holistic Approach to Prevention
Prevention Plus Wellness' SPORT programs uniquely integrate physical health, mental wellness, and positive lifestyle choices, creating a comprehensive approach that resonates with young people and fosters lasting change. Developed using research data and innovative theory on the motivational role of communicating positive future images to motivate youth health behaviors, the SPORT programs are designed to align with individual youth's personal values and goals, making the journey toward healthier living both enjoyable and sustainable.
Available Now to California Organizations
The listing on the CEBC makes the SPORT programs readily available and accessible to a wide range of community-based organizations, school districts, and healthcare agencies throughout California, the US and abroad. Interested organizations can learn more about incorporating these programs by visiting Prevention Plus Wellness' website at www.preventionpluswellness.com.
About Prevention Plus Wellness
Prevention Plus Wellness is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of youth across the United States through programs that combine substance use prevention with health lifestyle behavior promotion. Utilizing naturally motivating, evidence-based strategies, Prevention Plus Wellness supports organizations in delivering practical programs that inspire youth to pursue healthier, more empowered lives.
For more information on Prevention Plus Wellness and the SPORT programs, please visit www.preventionpluswellness.com
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