In partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), the Por Vida Program enhances system infrastructure capacity to support and sustain non-discriminatory substance abuse and HIV/STI prevention and screening/testing services for youth and young adults in Pima County. Por Vida reduces disparities for those at highest risk of HIV and substance use disorders and uses a navigation approach: community health workers, neighborhood navigators, and peer support specialists. Youth engagement and adult participation are facilitated through educational sessions featuring the Cuidate and Too Good for Drugs curricula. Both curricula adopt prevention and navigation approaches to serve the Gen Z population (ages 13-24) in Pima County.
Latinos, Cultural Preservation, Intergenerational Education, Substance Abuse Prevention, Connecting to Opportunity, Community First, Data Informed, Activating Positive Change, Empowering, Education, Awareness, Healthy Communities