Nationally, ½ of all new HIV infections are among people under the age of 25. A second generation of young Middle Tennesseans is now vulnerable to HIV, where nearly 1 in 4 new infections occur. Young people make healthier choices when guided by age, ethnicity and sexual preference appropriate peers providing them with accurate, scientifically based information in comfortable settings. CARES prevention meets these needs through a variety of programs offering an array of needed services:
- Survivor Club © - a high school based peer certification educational program. Click here to learn more, join or start a SC Chapter at your school! Learn More
- First Person © - programs for youth, young adults, community organizations and businesses utilizing professional youth educators and CARES HIV positive speakers bureau. Click to learn more, or schedule a program. Learn More
- Young Brothers United © - a peer-based program specifically for young African American gay/bisexual/transgendered men under the age of 25. Learn More
