How we work
Using SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework, the approach used for project ScreenAgers engageS community stakeholders in a process of needs assessment and strategic planning to address the unique needs and cultural characteristics of Latino youth, ages 9-20 who are at high risk for substance abuse, including alcohol, marijuana and opioids. Our project brings together culturally competent, evidence base programming, along with a strong partnerships with two local minority serving college institutions and successful social media strategies developed as part of our SAMHSA New Media grant effort. Through a combination of direct prevention and indirect environmental strategies, address gaps in services for Latino youth and young adults.
TELASOFA AIMS TO MENTOR AND CREATE ACTIVITIES FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUTH THROUGH MENTORSHIP
THE EAST LA SOCIETY OF FILM AND ARTS WAS A PROGRAM OF BIENVENIDOS IN 2008 AND ASSISTED WITH SAMHSA GRANTS INCLUDING THEIR NEW MEDIA GRANT. TELASOFA BECAME A 501 C 3 IN 2015 AND CONTINUES TO WORK WITH BIENVENIDOS, EASTMONT, THE EAST LA WOMEN’S CENTER, EAST LA COLLEGE, GARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL, SELF HELP GRAPHICS AND MANY OTHER PARTNERS.