The primary goal of our Prevention Programs is to reduce the incidence and impact of substance abuse and violence by offering a series of services that promote healthy life choices.

Our prevention services are for youth and young adults, ages 12-26, and all services are free of charge.

HIV/AIDS Education & Early Intervention
This program provides educational presentations at community schools as well as group workshops at other community-based organizations. These forums and services focus on HIV/AIDS prevention, counseling services, crisis intervention, and distribution of harm reduction materials. Street outreach is also conducted within the city and county of San Francisco.

Prevention Education
The focus of this program is to educate youth about the realities of substance abuse and social violence. Through interactive presentations, we discuss drug/alcohol abuse, peer pressure, self-esteem issues, gang involvement, and the criminal justice system.

Larkin Street Program
This is a collaborative effort between Horizons Unlimited and Larkin Street Youth Services. Program staff conducts street outreach and educational presentations with the purpose of inspiring and motivating youth to make better life choices beyond the street economy. We primarily focus on serving youth who reside in or frequent the Mission District.

Casa De Los Jovenes
This program is a collaborative effort between Horizons Unlimited, Instituto Familiar de la Raza, and Mission Neighborhood Centers. Its purpose is to provide support to at-risk, Latino youth between the ages of 11-17. The program offers educational workshops as well as recreational activities.

After-School Program
The goal of this program is to engage youth in positive extra-curricular activities. Services include capoeira instruction, soccer practices and competitive league-play, art classes, theater workshops, and academic counseling. This program serves youth between the ages of 12-21.

Inhalant Prevention
This program is designed to reduce the use and abuse of inhalants through after-school classes in music, breakdancing, dj'ing and small business development. Horizons also distributes inhalant prevention materials at cultural events with high youth appeal, like dances, hip-hop performances and movie nights.

For more information or to schedule a presentation, contact:

Celina Lucero, Program Director
(415) 487-6715