Partner With Penn State to Create Lasting Change

Leverage the power of Penn State to improve student mental health and prevent substance use through data-driven, evidence-based solutions.

Partner With Penn State to Create Lasting Change

Leverage the power of Penn State to improve student mental health and prevent substance use through data-driven, evidence-based solutions.

1M+

Lives
Improved

50+

Countries Informed

67

Every PA County Served

Introduction

Foundations partner with us to improve student mental health and prevent substance use. We listen first, then design solutions backed by Penn State’s decades of prevention science expertise. Our proven programs have reached more than one million people, influenced policy in over 50 countries, and operate in every Pennsylvania county. Together, we can maximize your foundation’s investment and create measurable, lasting change.

A Trusted Partner for Measurable Impact

“They listen to our needs.” That’s what foundation partners say about working with us. We bring rigorous data, collaborative planning, and compassionate implementation to every partnership.

  • Reached more than one million people across the globe.

  • Improved student mental health and reduced youth substance use.

  • Influenced prevention policies adopted in 50+ countries and applied in every Pennsylvania county.

Collaboration That Delivers Results

Foundations face complex decisions about where to invest for the greatest impact. We help navigate those choices with science and collaboration. Our team:

  • Listens first to understand your foundation’s priorities.

  • Applies rigorous data analysis to identify opportunities and evaluate progress.

  • Designs and tests prevention strategies that deliver measurable community impact.

They listen to our needs and deliver programs that make a measurable difference.

– Foundation Partner

They listen to our needs and deliver programs that make a measurable difference.

– Foundation Partner

Proven Partnerships, Meaningful Results

Our partnerships create real outcomes that strengthen families, schools, and communities. Together, we’ve implemented prevention programs that improve wellbeing and reduce risk.

Impact Examples:

  • Family Foundations: Strengthens relationships between parents and supports healthy child development.

  • PROSPER: Reduces youth substance use by up to 41 percent and builds community resilience.

  • Power of Parents: Equips families with research-based tools to prevent impaired driving and substance misuse.

Let’s Talk About Partnership

Ready to explore how your foundation can amplify its impact through evidence-based prevention? Fill out the form (right) to connect with our partnership team.

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Not ready to fill out a form? Download our Partnership Guide.

Want to learn more?

Let’s Talk About Partnership

Ready to explore how your foundation can amplify its impact through evidence-based prevention?

Focus Areas

At the PRC, we work at the intersection of research, technology and practice to replace risky behaviors with protective behaviors and promote human flourishing.

4 smiling teachers meeting around a table

Projects

Our cutting-edge research drives us to forge new frontiers and build important alliances to ensure health and well-being is within everyone’s reach.

1M+

Lives Improved

50+

Countries Informed

67

Every PA County Served

Introduction

Foundations partner with us to improve student mental health and prevent substance use. We listen first, then design solutions backed by Penn State’s decades of prevention science expertise. Our proven programs have reached more than one million people, influenced policy in over 50 countries, and operate in every Pennsylvania county. Together, we can maximize your foundation’s investment and create measurable, lasting change.

A Trusted Partner for Measurable Impact

“They listen to our needs.” That’s what foundation partners say about working with us. We bring rigorous data, collaborative planning, and compassionate implementation to every partnership.

  • Reached more than one million people across the globe.

  • Improved student mental health and reduced youth substance use.

  • Influenced prevention policies adopted in 50+ countries and applied in every Pennsylvania county.

Collaboration That Delivers Results

Foundations face complex decisions about where to invest for the greatest impact. We help navigate those choices with science and collaboration. Our team:

  • Listens first to understand your foundation’s priorities.

  • Applies rigorous data analysis to identify opportunities and evaluate progress.

  • Designs and tests prevention strategies that deliver measurable community impact.

They listen to our needs and deliver programs that make a measurable difference.

– Foundation Partner

They listen to our needs and deliver programs that make a measurable difference.

– Foundation Partner

Proven Partnerships, Meaningful Results

Our partnerships create real outcomes that strengthen families, schools, and communities. Together, we’ve implemented prevention programs that improve wellbeing and reduce risk.

Impact Examples:

  • Family Foundations: Strengthens relationships between parents and supports healthy child development.

  • PROSPER: Reduces youth substance use by up to 41 percent and builds community resilience.

  • Power of Parents: Equips families with research-based tools to prevent impaired driving and substance misuse.

Let’s Talk About Partnership

Ready to explore how your foundation can amplify its impact through evidence-based prevention? Fill out the form below to connect with our partnership team. 

Let’s Talk About Partnership

Not ready to fill out a form? Download our Partnership Guide.

cover-image-partnering-for-prevention

Want to learn more?

Focus Areas

At the PRC, we work at the intersection of research, technology and practice to replace risky behaviors with protective behaviors and promote human flourishing.

4 smiling teachers meeting around a table

Projects

Our cutting-edge research drives us to forge new frontiers and build important alliances to ensure health and well-being is within everyone’s reach.