Health, Wellness, and Prevention
A Community-Based Approach to Well-Being and Belonging.
GSN’s Health, Wellness, and Prevention Team applies best practices from the prevention-based approach, public health model, and Strategic Prevention Framework to meet your school district and community needs.
We use Implementation Science and culturally-relevant approaches to address the toughest health and wellness challenges impacting schools and communities today.
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Writing and implementing 3-5 year federal and state grants
Creating community coalitions
Serving tribal nations and their unique needs
Youth leadership summits
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Substance use prevention
Suicide prevention
Educator and student health and wellness
Wraparound services
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Restorative practices
Trauma-responsive practices
Social and emotional learning
Our Initiatives
Empowering Communities Through Holistic Well-Being and Prevention Strategies
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Bullying Prevention
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Restorative Practices
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Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
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Youth Leadership Development
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Youth Substance Use Prevention
We utilize a public health, culturally informed approach to youth substance use prevention that is data driven and community informed.
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Tribal Partnerships
Grounded in Indigenous values, we honor culture as prevention by weaving social-emotional learning and trauma-informed practices into our support for youth. Together, we’re building a future where every child feels valued and empowered
Voices From the Field
Real Stories. Real Impact. Inspiring Change Through Partnership.
Mancos School District
“Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”
Program Goals: To do X by X date.
Substance Misuse Prevention, Northeast Colorado
Program Goals: To do X by X date.
“When we talk about mental health and substances, we have to come from a place of empathy and compassion, we don’t know each other’s stories. Our goal is to encourage our peers to make healthy choices and seek help.”
Suicide Prevention, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Generation Schools Network (GSN), in partnership with Cherokee Central Schools and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has secured a five-year Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) grant to support youth suicide prevention efforts. This initiative will provide critical resources, culturally relevant programming, and key personnel to enhance student well-being. By aligning with the 7 Cherokee Core Values and engaging community partners, the program fosters a collaborative, proactive approach to mental health. With dedicated roles in schools and law enforcement, this initiative strengthens support systems, ensuring that every Cherokee youth has the opportunity to thrive.
“Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”
Funding/Grant Sources
Our team has decades of experience writing, securing, and implementing health, wellness, and prevention programs through grants. From federal to local and everywhere in between, we are ready to support your school or district in tandem with any of the following funding sources.
Don’t see a desired grant listed?
Reach out to our team below and let’s talk about possibilities!
Bullying Prevention and Education (BPEG) Grant Program
Creating Healthy Schools Program
Drug Free Communities (DFC) Grant Program
Expelled and At-Risk Student Services (EARSS) Grant Program
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Tribal Suicide Prevention Grant Program
Student Re-Engagement Grant
School Health Professional Grant
Vaping Prevention Grant
Additional Resources
SAMHSA Resources
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides accessible resources for your community.
Explore Resources
Partner Organizations
We are grateful to our partners who make this work possible!
See Who We Partner With
Professional Development
We offer professional development that connects and aligns teams around common goals in an engaging activity-based format. Options available for any budget!
Book GSN For Your Next Professional Development
Webinars & Events
We offer monthly webinars through our e-learning platform, the GSN Institute, on relevant and urgently-needed topics related to health, wellness, and prevention.
View our calendar to register for any of our upcoming events and Sign Up For Our Social Emotional Learning Webinar Series here.
Meet Our Health, Wellness, & Prevention Experts
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Zac Hess
Vice President of Health, Wellness & Prevention
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Donna Trujillo
Vice President of Tiered Services & Special Populations
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Anna Hogberg
Senior Director, Health, Wellness & Prevention
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Steve Martinez
Area Manager, Prevention Services
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Stacy Smith Ledford
Area Manager, Tribal Projects