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
World AIDS Day
December 1 is #WorldAIDSDay, a day of solidarity for people around the world who are affected by HIV and for voices to unite by sharing experiences, remembering those lost, and standing together in the fight against HIV.
Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month. We can Be the #SourceForBetterHealth for #AmericanIndian and #AlaskaNative communities when we understand the relationship between social determinants of health, traditional healing, and food sovereignty.
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
November 18-26 is National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week—a time to recognize and address hunger and homelessness and its impact. Let’s raise awareness and support initiatives that provide vital resources for those in need: samhsa.gov/homelessness-programs-resources