The Bureau for Behavioral Health has released an updated list of approved Tier 2 evidence-based programs to address substance use. WVESMH grantees for the 2026-2027 year must implement at least one of the programs below.
- Blues Program (8-12)
- CharacterStrong (K-6)
- Coping Power (K-6)
- Dinosaur School Small Group (K-3)
- Early Risers Skills for Success (K-6)
- INDEPTH (5-12)
- Incredible Years Parenting Program (K-6)
- Keepin’ it Real (4-7)
- LifeSkills Training (Botvin) (3-12)
- NOT – Not on Tobacco (7-12)
- Positive Action Counselor’s Kit (K-6)
- Resilience Builder (K-5)
- Ripple Effects
- SkillStreaming (K-5)
- Student Success Skills (K-5)
- Teen Intervene (5-12)
Grantees are encouraged to use other Tier 2 evidence-based programs to meet other early intervention needs of their students.