1626 Medical Center

El Paso, Texas 79902

(915) 782-4000

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PRIDES (YPU1)

PRIDES is a youth prevention universal program that serves both youth within local schools and communities in El Paso County that have not been identified on the basis of individual risk.  We 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 Program Includes

  • Life Skills 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 supportive structures

Contact Information

Priscilla Cortez, BA, ACPS
Program Director

1626 Medical Center, 3rd Floor

A Youth Prevention Universal Program