Promising Practices
The Promising Practices database informs professionals and community members about documented approaches to improving community health and quality of life.
The ultimate goal is to support the systematic adoption, implementation, and evaluation of successful programs, practices, and policy changes. The database provides carefully reviewed, documented, and ranked practices that range from good ideas to evidence-based practices.
Learn more about the ranking methodology.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Adults, Urban
To engage patients who may benefit from early intervention and/or education about substance use disorders, and to direct the individuals toward treatment options at the most appropriate levels of care.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse, Teens, Urban
Expect Respect is a program designed to promote healthy teen relationships and prevent dating abuse.
Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Built Environment
The mission of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is to increase the sustainable use and conservation of native wildflowers, plants, and landscapes.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Wellness & Lifestyle, Adults, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The mission is to provide affordable and accessible fitness and nutrition programs to people in low-income communities.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Physical Activity, Adults
CDC's Steps Program funds states, cities, and tribal groups to implement community-based chronic disease prevention programs to reduce the burden of obesity, diabetes, and asthma by addressing three related risk factors: physical inactivity, poor nutrition, and tobacco use.