Adolescent Counseling Technologies (ACT) is a virtual counseling tool that delivers tailored coaching and risk-reduction strategies through evidence-based digital interaction—helping youth build healthier habits in real time.
ACT blends behavioral health science and technology to deliver highly personalized risk reduction plans focused on youth sexual health and nicotine/tobacco use. Developed by clinicians and rooted in motivational interviewing, ACT acts as a virtual health coach—offering real-time feedback, affirmations, and personalized action plans based on each youth’s responses.
ACT empowers professionals to engage youth in sensitive, judgment-free conversations about risk behavior and wellness. It meets youth where they are, on their terms, with content that’s relatable, research-informed, and developmentally appropriate.
Comprehensive Health History & Assessment
Gathers a complete health behavior history related to the chosen risk topic.
Digital Coaching + Action Planning
Uses motivational interviewing (MI) strategies to encourage self-reflection, readiness for change and action planning.
Ongoing Engagement
Optional text messaging keeps youth connected to their goals and strategies for safer behaviors.
Flexible and Confidential
Can be used in clinics, schools, or remotely—adaptable for real-world settings.
ACT is trusted by providers for its effectiveness in:
Reducing risky behaviors and increasing youth readiness to change.
Enhancing youth engagement in next steps for improving risk.
Delivering tailored, high-quality risk reduction interventions.
Strengthening documentation and assessment of behavior change over time.
ACT for Sexual Health (ACT-SH) delivers fast, evidence-based sexual health assessment and counseling—helping youth understand their behaviors and reduce STI and pregnancy risk in just 7 minutes.
ACT for Nicotine/Tobacco (ACT-NT) delivers brief, personalized assessment and counseling to help youth understand their smoking or vaping risks—and take action toward quitting—in just minutes.
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