Prevention and Advocacy
ConeXiones aims to serve as a point of connection to resources and educate on COVID-19 prevention and care as we navigate through the changes and updates. Through education and information, we will increase participation in civic and community engagement and our community's representation at the local and state levels. This program will continuously assess and evaluate the community's needs as new data and or needs are identified.
Contact:
Jovana Echeverría, Community Advocacy Coordinator, JEcheverria@thelatincenter.org or 302-377-1303
Ana Figueras, Community Health Advocate, AFigueras@thelatincenter.org. or 302-655-7338 Ext. 7695
Prevention Promoters is a substance abuse prevention education program for adults ages 18 and up. The Drug and Alcohol Prevention program aims to educate young Hispanic Adults in the New Castle County area about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. Our services include: Street Outreach, Free Education Sessions about addiction and alcoholism, Drug and Alcohol Free Events, Prevention Promoters Training (become a leader in your community), and Referrals to treatment.
Contacts:
Leinys Bacallao, Prevention Specialist, Ext. 142 or LBacallao@thelatincenter.org
Junelis Wharwood, P&A -Prevention Specialist, Ext. 2159, Email: JWharwood@thelatincenter.org
Alexia Rossignoli, Prevention Specialist, ARossignoli@thelatincenter.org. or 302-655-7338 Ext. 7694
Healthy Homes offers education and assessments for home health hazards for homes with pregnant women, children, and seniors. Contact: Ana Figueras, Community Health Advocate, 302-655-7338 Ext. 7695, or AFigueras@thelatincenter.org.
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program offers blood lead testing for children up to 5 years old and at-risk youth (ages 5 to 18), along with education. Contact: Luis Rivera, Early Intervention Specialist, LRivera3@thelatincenter.org. or 302-655-7338 Ext. 2165
HIV Prevention Program offers blood lead testing for children up to 5 years old and at-risk youth (ages 5 to 18), along with education. Contact: Luis Rivera, Early Intervention Specialist, LRivera3@thelatincenter.org. or 302-655-7338 Ext. 2165