About Teens P.A.C.T.
Teens P.A.C.T. presents "More Than Just Sex," our fourth annual conference, on May 31 at Harlem P.A.L. Check out the event details.
Our youth development program, Teens P.A.C.T. (Positive Actions and Choices for Teens), provides confidential health services and a weekly Teen Lounge. The program's guiding philosophy is: Help youth become productive adults capable of making life-affirming decisions. Visit our Teen Lounge on Wednesdays at the below centers from 3:00-6:00 PM for free workshops and rap sessions by teens, for teens and about teen issues. Or, drop in anytime for:
- Free and confidential reproductive health services, including gynecological exams, pregnancy testing, STD screening and treatment, HIV counseling and testing, contraceptives, and more.
- Free counseling and supportive services.
- Free recreational and educational activities.
Harlem Teens P.A.C.T. |
Brooklyn Teens P.A.C.T. 260 Broadway- 3rd floor 718-387-7341 By train: J, M, Z to Macy Ave. By bus: B44, B46, Q54 |
How to get involved
The Teens P.A.C.T staff consists of a Program Director, Teen Health Educators and Peer Educators who organize community workshops, facilitate weekly teen rap sessions, and conduct outreach and clinic presentations. In 2004, this team presented more than 450 workshops in schools and community organizations. The Peer Education program trains youth on a variety of topics including communication, youth development, self-esteem, relationships, and sexual decision-making. This comprehensive training provides the peers with the skills necessary to make presentations for both their peers and adults. Peers make presentations at schools, health fairs, public events, and in the health center waiting areas. Get involved by writing teenvideo@chnnyc.org, or calling the above Teens P.A.C.T centers. Check out our recent video project.
In the community
Teens P.A.C.T. staff present workshops at schools and community agencies, tailored to each organization’s needs. Topics include:
- Values and self-assessment
- Healthy relationships
- Sexual values, communication and decision making
- Abstinence
- Contraceptives & safer sex
- STD’s
- HIV
- Adolescent development
- Reproductive health
- Peer pressure
- Sexuality
