HIV/STD Prevention Education Programs & Services
The HIV/STD Community Program's health education team provides effective prevention services for a wide range of audiences. Programs and classes are free and available in English and Spanish. For more information and registration, please call 919-250-3883 or email us at: std.program@wakegov.com.
If you would like to request educational services, such as classes or health information pertaining to HIV/STDs, including brochures, etc., please complete this request form and fax to Gladys Bonilla, supervisor of the HIV/STD education team, at 919-212-7400.
STD 101:
A one-hour information session covering the most common sexually transmitted infections, protection methods, treatment options, and related community resources. Free and open to youth, adults and health professionals at the following Wake County Human Services locations:
Please call our educational line prior to attending any of these classes: 919-250-3883
For more information and registration, please call 919-250-3883 or email us at: std.program@wakegov.com.
Peer Educators:
HIV/STD Program peer educators are specially trained to provide appropriate sexual health information and referrals to their friends and family members. Peer educators play an important role in reducing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections because they are able to speak openly with people who may not otherwise be aware of more formal services. Free training and education materials are provided in English or Spanish by experienced HIV/STD Program staff. Contact Gladys Bonilla at 919-212-9312 or
gladys.bonilla@wakegov.com.
WakeGOV TV HIV/STD Segment (St. Augustine's College Peer Education Program)
Syphilis Elimination Effort (SEE) Task Force:
The SEE Task Force brings together community members and health professionals to develop effective strategies (including community events and outreach efforts) for eliminating syphilis in Wake County. Contact Shamika Howell, at 919-250-1187 or
shamika.howell@wakegov.com.
Faith Coalition:
The Wake County HIV Faith Coalition’s mission is to unify community leaders in the African American faith community to break down communication barriers and create opportunities for HIV prevention education with unconditional compassion. The Faith Coalition currently meets monthly at Wake County’s Sunnybrook Building. Contact LaQuana Palmer, at 919-250-1027 or
laquana.palmer@wakegov.com; or Duane Gott, at 919-623-8282 or
duane.gott@wakegov.com.
For general information about Wake County’s HIV/STD program, please call 919-250-3950.
Questions about HIV/STD and our services? Email us at: std.program@wakegov.com.
Parents Matter:
The Parents Matter program helps parents become better health teachers for their children, to protect them from the negative outcomes of unhealthy sexual behaviors. The five sessions (2.5 hours each) build parents’ knowledge and skills so they can better communicate their personal values about sex to their children. This program also provides current STD information that can be shared with family members and helps parents develop strategies to help children understand sexual messages in the media.
The program is intended for parents with children 9–12 years old and is available in English and Spanish.
To register, contact LaQuana Palmer, at 919-250-1027 or laquana.palmer@wakegov.com.
Comprehensive Risk Counseling and Services (CRCS):
Members of the HIV/STD team are trained to provide intensive, individualized counseling for adopting and maintaining HIV risk reduction behaviors. Individuals who enroll in CRCS receive free one-on-one risk-reduction counseling and support and work with their counselor to develop personalized goals for behavior change.
For more information or to request CRCS services, please contact Gladys Bonilla at gladys.bonilla@wakegov.com. CRCS services are available in English and Spanish.
Focus on Youth w/ IMPACT (FOY):
Curriculum-based CDC intervention designed for parents and youths that displays proven strategies for HIV/STD prevention in youth age 12-15.
To register, contact LaQuana Palmer, at 919-250-1027 or laquana.palmer@wakegov.com.
Other Education Services:
In addition to HIV/STD information, our Health Educators facilitate sessions and programs on the following topics:
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Last updated 04/12/12 lfk