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 / Physical Activity, Children, Teens, Adults, Women, Men, Older Adults, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Re/Storing Nashville seeks to end hunger through creating a healthy, just and sustainable food system.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Urban
The mission of the RHAP is to protect the health of the general population and to improve the health status of refugees so they may achieve self-sufficiency.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use
To equip people with the best information, resources, and tools to overcome addiction and lead a lifelong recovery.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Housing & Homes, Older Adults, Urban
The goal of renewal house is to reduce homelessness of older individuals in Greater Danbury Area, CT, by providing safe, secure housing, renewing a sense of hope, reinforcing self-worth and restoring dignity and confidence.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Diabetes, Children, Teens, Adults, Families
The goal of the Rethink your Drink campaign is to prevent chronic diseases like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease by reducing sugary drink consumption.
Rethink your Drink is increasing public awareness of the health effects of consuming sugary beverages.
The goal of the program was to recognize and address the diversity of local health disparities by marshaling local community involvement in the place-based Health Equity Zones.
The framework established through the Health Equity Zones allows for the continued collaboration between governmental public health entities and stakeholders in the community to address health disparities.
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Health Care Access & Quality
To evaluate the impact of rideshare-based medical transportation on the proportion of Medicaid patients attending scheduled primary care appointments.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Adolescent Health, Teens, Urban
To provide housing to homeless youth aged 18 to 24 and provide comprehensive behavioral health services.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education / School Environment, Children, Families, Rural
The goal of this program is to promote healthy mental and social development and academic success.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Civic Engagement, Teens, Urban
The group’s mission is to improve the leadership skills of Denver’s youth while supporting and improving the community.