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The WHCC Outreach program offers interactive, comprehensive health
education workshops, at no cost to groups in the community, such
as: drug recovery faciltiies, homeless shelters, women's shelters,
parent groups, high schools, adult schools, social service agencies,
faith-based organizations and other community organizations. Donations
are accepted.
Health education topics include: Reproductive Anatomy, Family Planning
& Contraception, STDs, HIV/AIDS, Healthy Relationships, Women's/Men's
Health, Breast Cancer Awareness, and Healthy Sexuality. Educational
materials and condoms (when permitted) are distributed at workshops,
and participants have an opportunity to sign up for an appointment
at the Clinic, if they want one.
Every year, outreach staff conducts over 200 health education workshops,
reaching over 4,000 individuals. Workshops are offered in English
and Spanish, and provide up to date and accurate health information.
Outreach staff is also available to participate in health fairs.
Community partners include:
NCADD - National
Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of South Bay
WIC
The House
of Hope
Harbor
Interfaith Shelter
The
Beacon House
Joint Efforts,
Inc.
Fred
Brown Recovery Services
S. H. A. W. L.
Support for Harbor Area Women's Lives
310.521.9310
For more information about the program, or to schedule a workshop
for your group, contact Jennifer Haddad, Outreach Coordinator at
jhaddad@labiomed.org or
310.222.3703.
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