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The case studies in this section of the toolkit are the stories of those organizations that have
been successful in planning, developing and implementing prevention programs. Read how groups similar to your own have overcome obstacles and implemented best practices. Hear
about the lessons they've learned along the way.If you know an organization that has a great success story you'd like us to profile, please contact Heather Manning at hmanning@policy-studies.com or 617-354-2258.
Asthma Control Program--NH DHHS
While working to reduce the burden of asthma in the state of New Hampshire, the Asthma Control Program has had to overcome a lack of funding, a lack of leadership and
unsupportive environmental factors. Learn how they faced these barriers and lessons they've learned.
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Turn the Tide Foundation, Inc. (CT)
The Turn the Tide Foundation, Inc. was developed in response to the need to help people lead healthy lifestyles and to avoid the devastating health effects of obesity
and other related chronic diseases, and to make the organization's programming available free of charge. Find out how they've accomplished this by reading more.
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Healthy Eating, Active Living
(HNHfoundation, NH)
Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) aims to foster implementation of effective interventions to promote healthy eating and active living, resulting in
measurably positive impact on health and quality of life in New Hampshire. Learn about how they've structured their program to succeed by reading more.
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Partnership for Heart-Healthy,
Stroke-Free Massachusetts
The Partnership for a Heart-Healthy, Stroke-Free Massachusetts is a statewide coalition of organizations. Their goal is to promote optimal health through
changing physical and social environments, public policies, and healthcare systems to reduce risk for heart disease and stroke for all residents. Find out how the multiple organizations work together across
the state to implement programs and attain goals by reading more.
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WinterKids (ME)
The WinterKids program based in Portland, Maine works to keep kids active throughout Maine's long winter. Learn how the organization addresses barriers to make outdoor
activities available to all children by reading more.
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Brain Injury Association of Vermont
The mission of the Brain Injury Association of Vermont (BIAVT) is to create a better future for Vermonters with brain injury and their families through prevention,
education, advocacy and support. The vision is to bring Vermont to a place where brain injuries are prevented and those who already have a brain injury can get all the help they need. Learn more about how
BIAVT built their organization and works toward two levels of prevention by reading more.
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Tobacco Control Program (RI)
The Rhode Island Department of Health Tobacco Control Program (TCP) focuses on environment and community as the main sources of change. Learn how they leveraged this in
their interventions by reading more.
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Safe & Drug-Free Schools and Communities
(Governor's Prevention Partnership, CT)
Learn about how The Governor's Prevention Partnership works to help Connecticut schools prevent
bullying. The organization has overcome a lack of baseline data, as well as the lack of a single-platform solution, to properly train teachers, involve parents and create healthy school climates. Continue
reading to hear more about the bullying prevention aspect of their program.
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