Making Healthy Choices the Easier Choice.
We provide the resources, policy frameworks, and evidence-based strategies to combat obesity, tobacco, and substance use across the Commonwealth.
Building a Healthier Future, Together.
Prevention is our most effective strategy for lasting health. With 30 active community collaboratives (HCATs) across the Commonwealth, we connect you with the tools to foster thriving, healthy youth populations.
Committed to Prevention, Dedicated to Change.
Our mission is to support youth tobacco and nicotine use prevention, substance use prevention, and childhood obesity prevention across Virginia.
The Action Plan
An evidence-based roadmap that equips communities with proven strategies to promote healthy weight and improve the health and well-being of Virginia’s youth through policy, systems, and environmental change.
The Champions in Action Award
The Champions in Action Award recognizes and funds Virginia organizations that are putting the Action Plan for a Healthy Virginia into practice through innovative, community-driven initiatives that create healthier environments for youth.
The Champions for Youth Summit
The Champions for Youth Summit brings together prevention professionals, educators, nonprofit leaders, and community partners to learn, collaborate, and inspire action that improves the health and well-being of youth and young adults.
Insights, Stories, and Strategies
Explore the latest thought leadership and community impact stories driving our mission to create a healthier Virginia for all youth.
Evidence-Based Strategies for a Healthier Virginia
Access the strategies and expert-led recommendations you need to tackle complex health challenges and improve well-being in your own neighborhood.
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