Northwest Prevention Science (NPS) was established in partnership with the University of Oregon Prevention Science Institute to support mental and behavioral health professionals.

NPS provides training and software (SaaS) tools to clinicians, social workers, counselors, therapists, schools, mental health and primary care centers, hospital and health care organizations, and insurers that engage with youth and their families.  Family Check-Up® and FCU® are federally-registered trademarks owned by the University of Oregon.  Everyday Parenting© is copyrighted by the University of Oregon.

Mission

NPS will enable wide-scale access to a flexible, cost-effective mental health intervention, supported by technology, that keeps families together and tackles the youth mental health crisis. Key components of our Family Check-Up program include:

• Proven Effectiveness: Thirty years of dedicated research and independent studies have consistently shown that the program improves caregiver practices, strengthens familial bonds, and enhances children's social, emotional, and academic success.
• Customized Goal Setting: Our in-person and online programs work with families to establish practical and long-term positive goals.
• Ongoing Support: We provide continuous guidance and resources to ensure lasting positive change.

Our Approach

Our approach is rooted in collaboration, empathy, and empowerment. Each family is unique, and we aim to foster working together to build upon existing strengths and identify improvement areas. Our non-judgmental and supportive methods are rooted in helping each family thrive.

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The three major focus areas of the University of Oregon Prevention Science Institute (PSI) are consistent with the field of prevention science:

• Bio-social influences on development
• Prevention and intervention
• Implementation science

PSI researchers identify effective interventions and the outcomes associated with these interventions across multiple domains of functioning, including biological, social, and contextual.  PSI is committed to research that expands our understanding of interventions and development among diverse populations. PSI actively promotes research that reduces disparities in outcomes and service utilization.

Collaboration is fostered in all areas of prevention science, among researchers and faculty across disciplines, including psychology, neuroscience, development, biology, human physiology and education. PSI work is conducted in partnership with local, state, national, and international organizations and researchers, including child welfare service providers, school district leaders, mental health providers, criminal justice system leaders, substance abuse treatment providers, and policy makers.

Together, we work to understand and promote healthy adaptation in children and families, with particular emphasis on the dissemination of effective interventions to real-world settings.