Brief Programs for Health specializes in evidence-based single session brief motivational interventions designed to cost-effectively prevent and reduce substance abuse, while increasing health enhancing behaviors like sports participation, physical activity, healthy eating, sleep, and stress management.  

Our Brief Motivational Interventions Are Easily Implemented by Health, Education, Medical, and Fitness Professionals and Parents

In Clinics: during sports, school and annual physical exams, preventive care, health education, health screening, and drug testing.

In Schools: during school, after school, and outside of school at school-sponsored or supported events.

In Communities: during sports training and events, organized physical activities, camps, church and civic groups, and fitness centers.

In Homes: by parents, guardians, and caregivers.

Nationally Recognized, Evidence-based and Effective

• Developed with funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
• Listed on the federal government’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP).
• Evidence-based program selected by Blueprints for Violence Prevention.
• Published scientific evidence of multiple behavior outcomes.

Brief Single Session Intervention Components

1. Self-administered Screening Survey,
2. Fully Scripted Tailored Consult or Group Lesson, and
3. Multiple Behavior Goal Plan, with
4. Parent-Youth Communication Flyers (SPORT)

Multiple Program Options

• SPORT© for young and older adolescents,
• InShape© for young adults, and
• SPORT© for Families for parents with adolescents.

We know you will find the products and services offered by Brief Programs for Health innovative, cost-effective, and user-friendly for promoting active, healthy, and substance-abuse free lifestyles among young people.