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
September 2022: National Suicide Prevention Month
This year, 988 has become the 3-digit suicide and substance use crisis line. Join us in spreading awareness about resources for those experiencing suicidal thoughts.
September 4 2022: World Sexual Health Day
September 4th is World Sexual Health Day and PEER is all about it! Visit one of our
many sites on campus for free condoms to keep you and your partner(s) safe
September 14 2022: Project PEER & Open Health Testing
Find us at the Intramural Complex between 10am-3pm for FREE STI testing! We will also be handing out Pleasure Packs. The first 30 students to get tested will receive a $10 gift card.
September 18 2022: National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
September 18th is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. Follow
#HIVandAging to participate in promoting this special day of recognition for those
who have lived long lives with a positive diagnosis.
September 27 2022: Project PEER & Open Health Testing
Find us at the Intramural Complex between 10am-3pm for FREE STI testing! We will also be handing out Pleasure Packs. The first 30 students to get tested will receive a $10 gift card.
September 27 2022: National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
September 27th is National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Join us in standing
with gay men who live with a positive HIV diagnosis by following #NGMHAAD on your
socials.
September 2022: National Recovery Month
September is National Recovery Month to support those who suffer from substance
use and those who are recovering or are recovered from addiction. Click here to
learn more