Prevention

Barrio Vivo

It is our community development program whose mission is to collectively address social issues. It implements the Strategic Prevention Model in the municipality of Vega Baja together with a Community Coalition to reduce alcohol consumption in minors. 

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Punto Fijo

This program uses a harm reduction approach for injecting drug users in the San Juan area. Punto Fijo exchanges clean needles for used ones to reduce HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis transmission and also helps participants access care and treatment services.

Other services include HIV/AIDS education, referrals for HIV testing, counseling and short orientations on topics such as drug use and abuse, a focal point of transmission, hygiene and safe injection practices. As part of its prevention equipment, Punto Fijo possesses the first needle-dispending vending machine used in America.

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Brega Bien

A community-based prevention and education program for youths who are exposed to high-risk environments. Program services include HIV and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) testing, referrals, counseling, workshops in schools and in the community, tutoring, educational projects, and communications training.

To participate in the program, kids must be 10-18 years of age, reside in a high-risk community and be fully committed to modifying at-risk behavior.

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