Opioid abatement · Prevention & recovery

Start with strength.
Build a plan for
lasting participation.

Plan Trait-Based group programming with clear costs for participant access, facilitator preparation, and implementation resources. Research and proposal support bring the project into focus.

Build a grant budget Explore the organizational pilot

Planning a Kentucky proposal? The announced 2027 KYOAAC application deadline is December 17, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.Review official funding details ↗

Organizational access & implementation

A supported beginning.
A defined scope.

For treatment providers, clinics, schools, and community organizations introducing Trait-Based programming through group participation.

The package can be purchased directly or included as a starting point in a funding proposal, subject to the applicable funding requirements.

View package & purchase

Full package details ↗Plan a grant budget ↓

$1,500 one-time package

12 participant seats with lifetime digital access to one selected Recovery or Prevention pathway per participant, lessons, PDF guidebooks and workbooks, assessments, results, and standard participant reports.
1 EKU Trait-Based Facilitator Certificate enrollment. Certification requires successful completion. Prevention facilitation also requires the additional Prevention module.
1 shared kit: a Reflection System deck and Companion Guide PDF, plus one printed Facilitator Guide, one printed Participant Guidebook, and one printed Participant Workbook.
Defined setup support: enrollment setup, a start checklist, one optional 30-minute launch call, and access or order help.

One of each printed resource is included, not twelve sets. Participant PDFs are included at no extra charge. Shipping and applicable tax are additional.

Ongoing consultation, custom reporting, onsite services, and full grant writing are separately scoped. The package is not an annual organizational license.

Project budget planning

Build a clear implementation budget.

Begin with the organizational pilot package and add capacity or resources. A component-only estimate is also available for organizations with an existing implementation.

Include the $1,500 organizational pilot packageIncludes 12 participant seats, 1 facilitator enrollment, the shared kit, and defined setup support. Quantities below are total planned seats and training places; included capacity is counted once.

Select the pathway

PreventionFor students, schools, and youth-serving programs. RecoveryFor recovery, aftercare, and community settings.

Plan participation

Participants or students

12 included · additional seats $45 each

New facilitators to train

1 included · additional enrollments $499 each

Enter the total number of new facilitators requiring training. The pilot includes one enrollment. Existing certified facilitators do not need another enrollment. Staffing depends on concurrent groups, coverage, and the setting; the calculator does not prescribe a staffing ratio.

Add optional printed resources

The PDFs are already included.

Participant digital access includes PDF guidebooks and workbooks at no extra charge. With the pilot selected, printed quantities below are additional to the one-of-each shared kit already included.

Optional resourcesQuantity

Printed Prevention student guide$49 per copy

Printed grade-level Prevention workbook$39 per copy · editions confirmed with your quote

Printed Prevention facilitator guide$125 per copy · training sold separately

Reflection System deck$89 per deck · Companion Guide PDF included

Facilitator training includes each facilitator’s own digital access and required digital materials. Do not add those facilitators to the learner count unless you are purchasing separate learner places.

One payment. Continued access.

Participant access covers the selected Prevention or Recovery pathway. Enrolled learners keep their lifetime digital access.

Prepare your delivery team.

Facilitators complete the required certification before leading. Prevention facilitators also complete the additional Prevention training module.

Budget the whole project.

This estimate covers the selected Start from Strength components. Add your organization’s staffing, space, transportation, and other project costs as needed.

Peer-reviewed research

Evidence you can explore.
Research you can cite.

Two publications examine the Trait-Based Model and behavioral trait expression in recovery settings. Read the findings and consider how they relate to your proposed project.

Scientific Reports · Nature Portfolio · 2025

Trait-based recovery enhances engagement and reduces anxiety and depression symptoms

97.1%retention at 90 days in the Trait-Based group
compared with 15.5% in the comparison group

The study reported reductions of 71.5% in depressive symptoms and 58.5% in anxiety symptoms among Trait-Based participants. Its nonrandomized design means these findings should be interpreted in the context of the study population and methods.

Read the Scientific Reports publication ↗

Frontiers in Psychology · 2026

Associations between behavioral trait expression, anxiety, and depression in a multi-site recovery sample

252participants across recovery settings
278 matched assessment occasions

Higher overall behavioral trait expression was associated with lower anxiety and depressive symptoms. This observational study supports further investigation of behavioral strengths; it does not establish causation or the direction of those relationships.

Read the Frontiers publication ↗

Both publications concern adults in recovery. For prevention proposals, we distinguish these findings from youth program outcomes and help you describe the evidence relevant to the population you plan to serve.

Start from Strength printed Recovery guides, workbook, and Reflection System cards

Optional printed Recovery resources shown. Digital PDF guidebooks and workbooks are included with participant access.

Grant-writing assistance

A clear project.
A well-supported proposal.

Assistance is available with drafting the Start from Strength portions of a grant application, tailored to the proposed community, population, and funding opportunity.

Project description & narrative. Explain how the program fits your setting, population, and goals.
Objectives, outcomes & evaluation. Define measurable goals and a practical assessment plan.
Research & supporting evidence. Summarize the relevant publications and provide citations for your application.
Implementation & budget narrative. Describe facilitator preparation, participant resources, delivery, and itemized program costs.

Program-section drafting assistance is scoped before work begins. Full grant writing is separate from pilot setup support. The applicant reviews and submits the complete application; the funder determines eligibility and awards.

Explore the research ↑Understand the model ↗

A clear place to begin

A few planning questions.

Do participants need to buy printed books?

No. Participant digital access includes PDF guidebooks and workbooks at no extra charge, along with lessons, assessments, results, and standard participant reports. The organizational pilot also includes one shared printed sample kit; additional physical copies are optional.

How many facilitators should we train?

Plan around the people who will actually lead your groups, the number of groups running at the same time, coverage, and your setting. The pilot includes one facilitator enrollment. This is a package inclusion, not a required staffing ratio. The same trained team may lead successive cohorts.

Is this a complete grant budget or funding approval?

This is a planning estimate for the selected Start from Strength components. Your full proposal may need additional costs and documentation. The funder determines eligibility, allowable costs, and awards. Review the current official notice and request a formal quote before finalizing your application.