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:
302-655-7338 or 302-377-1303
The HIV Early Intervention Program at the Latin American Community Center (LACC) offers free and confidential services focused on HIV prevention and early detection. The program provides free HIV testing with results ready in just 20 minutes, free condoms, and referrals to PrEP, a medication that helps prevent HIV. Services are delivered in a respectful and supportive environment. For more information or to make an appointment, call 302-580-7078 or 302-580-7079. Contact: 302-655-7338
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: 302-655-7338
Healthy Homes offers education and assessments for home health hazards for homes with pregnant women, children, and seniors. Contact: 302-655-7338
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: 302-655-7338
Radon Awareness & Testing Delaware offers free, easy-to-use radon test kits to help families stay safe. Radon is a radioactive gas with no smell, color, or taste, and it can be present in your home without you knowing. It is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, and the only way to know your risk is by testing. Experts recommend testing every two years. Request your free kit at states.aelabs.com/#/de. Contact: 302-655-7338