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 Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
March 10th is #NWGHAAD, a day to raise awareness of how although advancements have been made toward ending the HIV epidemic within the US, women and girls remain vulnerable. This year’s theme is “Prevention and Testing at Every Age. Care and Treatment at Every Stage” in an effort to increase HIV education, testing, and treatment among women and girls. Follow us on social media to learn more about the impact of HIV on women and how you can support the women living with HIV!
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Women’s History Month
March is dedicated to Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate women’s powerful contributions toward history, culture, and society. The theme for this year is “Women who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion,” to recognize the advocacy efforts women have made in the past, and highlight the present need to eliminate bias and discrimination from society.
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National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week
March 18th-24th is #NDAFW, a week-long observance that serves to inspire discussion about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. Recent studies have shown that youth and young adults perceive their risk for developing addictions is low; however, several risk factors, such as academic and peer pressure, are specific to this group. Follow us on social media to learn more about alcohol and drugs, and what you can do to promote substance use prevention, overdose awareness and response, and more!