About the Program
Teen Health 360, housed within the Department of Pediatrics at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) of Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University (ODU) is funded by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) through the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Teen Health 360 advances adolescent health by engaging youth, families, educators, and community partners in collaborative initiatives. Our work integrates Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE), educator training and capacity building, and community engagement, including crowdsourced Open Calls and cross-sector partnerships. Through ongoing data collection and evaluation, we ensure evidence-based implementation, continuous quality improvement, and responsiveness to evolving community needs.
Through school- and community-based services, Teen Health 360 provides medically accurate, age-appropriate, and evidence-based Family Life Education (FLE) for youth in grades 6–12. The program also engages parents, guardians, educators, and community stakeholders to support informed decision-making about relationships, health, and overall well-being.
To ensure program sustainability, Teen Health 360 offers Training of Educators (TOE), professional development, and ongoing technical assistance for teachers, school staff, healthcare trainees, and community partners. These capacity-building efforts strengthen educator confidence, improve instructional quality, and support the effective delivery of evidence-based programs across schools and community settings in the Hampton Roads region.
The annual crowdsourcing Open Call invites community members to contribute innovative ideas and creative voices that help inform adolescent health programming. The 2026 Open Call focuses on communication, consent, safety, and empowerment, promoting healthy relationships, bodily autonomy, and sexual wellness as part of a holistic approach to teen well-being. Community members are also invited to share ideas and join our Community Steering Committee, recognizing that collective voices and partnerships are essential to creating meaningful and sustainable changes.
Between 2021 and 2025, we conducted four rounds of crowdsourcing open calls to engage teens and community members in open dialogues about effective communication and healthy relationships for adolescents. Prizes were awarded to outstanding submissions, and winning entries were shared across various platforms to support program services that promote adolescent health and well-being.
Teen Health 360 Academy empowers middle and high school youth across Hampton Roads with free, age-appropriate Family Life Education, available in person or virtually. Prior to session delivery, health educators are led through a hybrid “Training of Educators” led by the curriculum partner.
The Teen Health 360 Academy provides free, medically accurate, evidence-based, and age-appropriate Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE) programs for middle and high school youth. Research shows that high-quality CSE programs can delay sexual initiation, reduce risky sexual behaviors, and lower rates of sexually transmitted infections and teen pregnancy.
Academy sessions are offered in-person and virtually by trained and certified health educators, equipping youth with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions about relationships, health, and overall well-being.
The Training of Educators (TOE) is designed as a professional development opportunity for anyone interested in teaching comprehensive sex education- whether you’re working in schools, community organizations, or other youth-serving settings. At its core, the goal of this training is to prepare educators to empower young people to make informed, confident decisions about their relationships, their health, and their overall well-being. The training is offered at no cost through Teen Health 360.
Teen Health 360 collaborates with schools, healthcare providers, community-based organizations, and public health partners throughout Hampton Roads. These cross-sector partnerships support the delivery of evidence-based comprehensive sex education, strengthen local capacity for adolescent health promotion, and ensure that programs are responsive to the needs of youth and families in the region.
Community Partners
Teen Health 360 welcomes volunteers who are passionate about supporting adolescent health and education. Volunteers may assist with community outreach, youth engagement activities, events, and initiatives that amplify teen voices and promote healthy relationships and well-being. By sharing their time and expertise, volunteers help strengthen community partnerships and expand access to trusted health information and resources for youth and families across Hampton Roads.
Want to volunteer with us? Check our Volunteer Flyer to see how you can participate with Teen Health 360!
The Teen Health 360 Teen Advisory Committee is a volunteer leadership group of students ages 16 and above, including high school, undergraduate, graduate, and medical students. The committee ensures that our programs remain youth-centered by integrating real teen perspectives into planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Members participate in monthly meetings and contribute to key initiatives such as Open Call development and judging, social media engagement, and program support activities. Through a peer mentorship model, MD and graduate students provide guidance and support to younger members, fostering leadership development and collaborative learning.
Between 2021 and 2025, we conducted four rounds of crowdsourcing open calls to engage teens and community members in open dialogues about effective communication and healthy relationships for adolescents. Prizes were awarded to outstanding submissions, and winning entries were shared across various platforms to support program services that promote adolescent health and well-being.
Teen Health 360 Academy empowers middle and high school youth across Hampton Roads with free, age-appropriate Family Life Education, available in person or virtually. Prior to session delivery, health educators are led through a hybrid “Training of Educators” led by the curriculum partner.
The Teen Health 360 Academy provides free, medically accurate, evidence-based, and age-appropriate Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE) programs for middle and high school youth. Research shows that high-quality CSE programs can delay sexual initiation, reduce risky sexual behaviors, and lower rates of sexually transmitted infections and teen pregnancy.
Academy sessions are offered in-person and virtually by trained and certified health educators, equipping youth with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions about relationships, health, and overall well-being.
The Training of Educators (TOE) is designed as a professional development opportunity for anyone interested in teaching comprehensive sex education- whether you’re working in schools, community organizations, or other youth-serving settings. At its core, the goal of this training is to prepare educators to empower young people to make informed, confident decisions about their relationships, their health, and their overall well-being. The training is offered at no cost through Teen Health 360.
Teen Health 360 collaborates with schools, healthcare providers, community-based organizations, and public health partners throughout Hampton Roads. These cross-sector partnerships support the delivery of evidence-based comprehensive sex education, strengthen local capacity for adolescent health promotion, and ensure that programs are responsive to the needs of youth and families in the region.
Community Partners
Teen Health 360 welcomes volunteers who are passionate about supporting adolescent health and education. Volunteers may assist with community outreach, youth engagement activities, events, and initiatives that amplify teen voices and promote healthy relationships and well-being. By sharing their time and expertise, volunteers help strengthen community partnerships and expand access to trusted health information and resources for youth and families across Hampton Roads.
Want to volunteer with us? Check our Volunteer Flyer to see how you can participate with Teen Health 360!
The Teen Health 360 Teen Advisory Committee is a volunteer leadership group of students ages 16 and above, including high school, undergraduate, graduate, and medical students. The committee ensures that our programs remain youth-centered by integrating real teen perspectives into planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Members participate in monthly meetings and contribute to key initiatives such as Open Call development and judging, social media engagement, and program support activities. Through a peer mentorship model, MD and graduate students provide guidance and support to younger members, fostering leadership development and collaborative learning.
Resources
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about the Teen Health 360 Program, the Get Real curriculum, or the Open Call, please complete the form below or send an email to TeenHealth360@odu.edu.
