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title: The Center for Communities That Care
description: "CTC (Communities that Care) PLUS is an evidence-based prevention program developed by the Center for Communities That Care. It assists communities in implementing a structured five-phase process to reduce youth problem behaviors by identifying and addressing risk and protective factors.…"
url: "https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/hub/collaboration-between-systems-coordination-of-services/the-center-for-communities-that-care/"
updated: "2026-07-31"
category: Collaboration Between Systems and Coordination of Services
tags:
  - Audience
  - Exemplars
  - Mental health professionals
  - TA sites
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# The Center for Communities That Care

CTC (Communities that Care) PLUS is an evidence-based prevention program developed by the Center for Communities That Care. It assists communities in implementing a structured five-phase process to reduce youth problem behaviors by identifying and addressing risk and protective factors. The program emphasizes the importance of community collaboration and data-driven decision-making to promote healthy youth development.

 

[Read More](https://www.communitiesthatcare.net/programs/ctc-plus/)

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