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- EIN 94-2520840
- info@chd-prevention.org
- (925) 687-8844
- 391 Taylor Blvd Ste 120 Pleasant Hill CA 94523 USA
- www.chd-prevention.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Health, Public Health
Mission: In partnership with the community, we create opportunities for people to realize their full potential. Our dedicated staff and network of trained volunteers work together to promote health and harmony in individuals, families and communities.
Programs: Chd offers five alcohol and other drugs prevention projects throughout contra costa. Project success provides education, individual mentoring, and support at selected middle schools. Friday night live promotes youth leadership by providing youth opportunities to reduce the negative effects of alcohol. East county alcohol policy coalition, lamorinda alcohol policy coalition, and sig (state incentive grant) all work to promote policies to reduce underage drinking.
east county health outreach and education, in a unique partnership with contra costa health services, works to reduce health disparities among undeserved populations. Using culturally appropriate outreach and education strategies, a team of promotoras serves the latino community while health conductors assist african american residents.
youth empowerment - chd has several highly interactive programs providing a safe, supportive environment where young people learn, grow, and become active participants in creating positive change, including four corners (family, education, community and faith), a program promoting violence-free lives in pittsburg high school and hillview junior high school, and the empowerment program, a program providing support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (lgbtq)youth.