Envisioning a future for health justice
Project PEER is a partnership between Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College-Baton Rouge campus (SUBR) and The University of Iowa to develop and implement a culturally-responsive, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) prevention program for African American youth and young adults.
Major Project Goals Include:
- Implementing culturally-responsive evidence-based HIV and SUDs prevention and peer navigation interventions
- Increasing testing/screening for HIV and SUDs to prevent transmission and facilitate linkages to care
- Engaging the local community in risk reduction public awareness campaigns
- Training community-based organizations on integrating HIV/AIDS testing and SUDs screening in service provision.
Envisioning a future for health justice
Project PEER is a partnership between Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College-Baton Rouge campus (SUBR) and The University of Iowa to develop and implement a culturally-responsive, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) prevention program for African American youth and young adults.
Major Project Goals Include:
- Implementing culturally-responsive evidence-based HIV and SUDs prevention and peer navigation interventions
- Increasing testing/screening for HIV and SUDs to prevent transmission and facilitate linkages to care
- Engaging the local community in risk reduction public awareness campaigns
- Training community-based organizations on integrating HIV/AIDS testing and SUDs screening in service provision
Events & Observances
National Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to remember and honor those we have lost to suicide, bring awareness to the millions of individuals that struggle with suicidal thoughts, and acknowledge the individuals and families that have been impacted by suicide. September 8th is 988 Day, kicking off the start of National Suicide Prevention Week (September 8th-14th), with National Suicide Prevention Day falling directly in the middle on September 10th.
Although these are important dates to spread awareness for suicide, we care about suicide all year. Follow us on social media to learn more about how you can educate yourself and other about suicide prevention.
National Recovery Month
September is National Recovery Month, a time to support the strong individuals within the recovery community and the providers and communities that make recovery possible, and promote evidence-based treatment and recovery practices!
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
September 18th is #NHAAD! With new evidence-based treatments, HIV has become a manageable health condition, which means there is a growing number of individuals growing old and living long, full lives with an HIV diagnosis. On this day, we bring awareness to the unique health and social needs, as well as the challenges to HIV prevention, testing, and treatment among people who are aging with HIV.