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Welcome!

Welcome to the National Association of Teen Institutes (NATI) web site. NATI is the professional membership organization of a dynamic network of youth leadership programs throughout the United States. These programs are dedicated to providing young people the leadership skills to promote alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention and healthy lifestyles. Currently there are 50 programs operating in 21 states and directly serving an average of 36,500 youth yearly. NATI welcomes new members to our association and is looking forward to representation from every state.

About NATI

The mission of the National Association of Teen Institutes (NATI) is to promote and advocate comprehensive youth leadership training programs in prevention, which empower people to effect positive change in individuals, families, and communities.

NATI is a coalition of prevention programs using the Teen Institute (TI) model to promote wellness through the development of positive life skills. Founded in 1985, NATI is a not-for-profit corporation that provides a network of support and ideas for existing programs as well as assistance and training for the development of new programs.

Each year since 1965, thousands of students and adults have gathered in communities and program sites.

NATI Mission

Promote, support and advocate for programs that follow the teen institute model framework.