Prevention
StrengthUnited Community Programs
StrengthUnited听builds peaceful and healthy relationships between individuals and families and within communities. To this end, we are committed to ending all forms of violence wherever, whenever and with whomever, it occurs and providing resources for Violence Prevention Programs and Interventions.
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Students who complete this week-long middle school curriculum develop essential skills to:
- Navigate friendships and relationships confidently
- Practice consent
- Identify unhealthy behavior warning signs
- Handle rejection positively
- And much more!
StrengthUnited proudly facilitates Safe Dates throughout the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys.
Bring Safe Dates to your classroom!
Contact: Emily Arana
Email: emily.arana@strengthunited.org
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Close 2 Home empowers local residents to become leaders in ending violence in their communities. Currently active in San Fernando and Canoga Park.
Our approach:
- Equips community members with tools to design their own solutions
- Supports the journey to becoming agents of social change
- Engages youth, adults, and people of all backgrounds
- Partners with professionals and politicians for community transformation
Live in San Fernando or Canoga Park? Join our leadership teams!
Contact: Hercilia Garnica
Email: hercilia.garnica@strengthunited.org
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StrengthUnited and Northeast Valley Health Corporation form the CPHT serving SPA 2 of LA County, bringing resources directly to residents in Pacoima, San Fernando, Mission Hills, and Sylmar.
Our 5 Core Strategies:
- Annual household assessments
- Health data analysis (including mental health and social determinants)
- Community action plan development
- Connection to healthcare and social services
- Partner mobilization to advance health equity
StrengthUnited is dedicated to building peaceful and healthy relationships between individuals and families, and within communities. We are committed to ending all forms of violence and providing valuable resources.
Available Topics:
- Bullying
- Teen Dating Violence
- Healthy Relationships
- Keeping Children Safe (Child Sexual Abuse prevention)
- Child Abuse vs. Discipline
- Protecting Vulnerable Populations (Human Trafficking)
- Parenting - When No Means No
- Parenting Teens
- Substances and Interpersonal Violence
- LGBTQIA - Understanding Gender Identities and Sexual Orientation
- Working with LGBTQIA+ Youth Survivors
- Trauma Informed Care
- Raising Emotionally Healthy Children
- Self-Care Strategies/Stress Management
- Addressing vicarious trauma and working with child survivors
- Safety Planning
- How to help a loved one
Presentations are 60-90 minutes and available in English and Spanish.
Schedule a presentation:
Contact: Alejandra Sandoval-Pachon
Position: Outreach and Prevention Program Manager
Email: Alejandra.Sandoval@strengthunited.org
Companies and community groups can make an immediate impact through drives that provide needed resources. Request a speaker or set up a CSR opportunity by email.
Opportunity ideas:
- Backpack Drive with School Supplies
- Court Accompaniment Kit
- Food Drive
- Gift Cards
- Holiday Season: Adopt a Family program
- Homeless Packs
- New clothing
- Safety Kits
- Survivor Kits
- Family Preservation Kit