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1626 Medical Center

El Paso, Texas 79902

(915) 782-4000

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PRIDES

PRIDES is a youth prevention universal program that serves both youth and adults within local schools and communities in Brewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Presidio and Hudspeth counties that have not been identified on the basis of individual risk.  We help address health and wellness for youth, families, and communities by enhancing protective factors while reducing risk factors through promising, emerging, and /or evidence-based education and skills training.  We enhance community awareness and mobilization around behavioral health.

PRIDES

  • Positive Action Curriculum
  • Prevention Presentation in the following prevention priorities: underage alcohol use; underage tobacco and nicotine products; marijuana and other cannabinoid use; prescription drug misuse and the use and misuse of other drugs and substances.
  • Alternatives activities to promote a drug free lifestyle
  • Referrals to access additional education or intensive services

  • Cost

    FREE Resources

    Eligibility Criteria

    All youth and adults 

    Contact Information

    Priscilla Cortez, BA, ACPS
    Principal Director of Prevention Services

    1626 Medical Center, 3rd Floor

    A Youth Prevention Universal Program