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This is a
school based program providing classroom presentations about
reproductive health, individualized counseling, and referrals to various
youth oriented services within the community. These services are
provided through the Male
Involvement Program (MIP).
If you have any questions regarding this
program contact Alison Hayes at 454-4716. If you would like to set up a presentation for your
school, contact Sarah Belden at 454-5490. Check out our teen web resources.
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What is the Male Involvement Program (MIP)?
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MIP is a Watsonville-based pregnancy prevention
program designed to reach males age 13-18 who are high-risk for becoming
teen fathers.
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The program provides individual counseling and risk
assessment, multi-session health education classes and advocacy for
teens to receive free clinical services, as needed.
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MIP is a community collaboration with Pajaro Valley
Prevention and Student Assistance (PVPSA) program
and is paid for by a grant from the Office of Family Planning, State of
California.
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How much does birth control cost for teens?
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Free and confidential reproductive health services are
provided to teens 13 and older.
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Where can I get free condoms?
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Santa Cruz County Health Services provides free condoms
to family planning clients in north and south county clinics. Other
locations are: Planned Parenthood in Watsonville and Santa Cruz, Front
Street Drop-In Center, and the Women's Health Center.
Check out these web sites for
teens:
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Planned
Parenthood - A great site with
detailed answers to all your questions about birth control, sexually
transmitted infections and safer sex, pregnancy options, parenting, and
how to find a clinic near you.
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SmarterSex.org
- The premier site on sexual health for young adults. Her is your chance
to Learn New Information, Get Facts and Statistics, Ask A Sexual Health
Question, and Take Care Of Your Own Sexual Health!
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AskRubberman.com
- This fun, interactive sight is
designed for young men and includes games and quizzes. There are answers
to many questions about sex and relationships, and where to find
reproductive health services in Santa Cruz County.
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TeenWire.com
- Sexuality and relationship web site. Learn more about reproductive
anatomy with the cool, interactive body
diagrams.
I Wanna Know
- Straight-forward
information and Live
Teen Forum where you can ask personal questions and get them
answered by trained health communication specialists. STRANGE
– Santa Cruz Countywide Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Transgender,
Intersex, Queer, Questioning, Queer-friendly Youth Group
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