San Diego

Mission

To empower the Latine community in the South Bay and Border regions by reducing stigma around substance use, expanding access to culturally responsive education and treatment, and promote healing through storytelling. 

How we serve you and your community:

All resources, trainings, and services provided by our team are completely FREE

Our team focuses on education and outreach to community members like you!

Trainings

• • The CALI team comes to YOU to share information on substance use prevention and education. Our trainings are currently offered in English and/or Spanish. 

  • Each training can range from 20 minutes to 1.5 hours, we adapt to your schedule. 

  • Can't make it in person? No worries, we offer virtual trainings. 

Outreach

• Our team loves community events! We make sure to share free resources and build connections with all interested community members. 

• Non-profit organizations rely on connecting with other like-minded community-based organizations (CBOs).

Free Community Events

• Institute for Public Strategies (IPS) partners with its other projects to offer free community events. Check out some events hosted by the IPS teams below!

Free Naloxone (Narcan) Kits, Fentanyl & Xylazine Test Strips

• • We offer free Naloxone Kits, Fentanyl & Xylazine Test Strips, no ID or insurance required.

  • We also offer free workshops in English and/or Spanish on how and when to use Naloxone (Narcan).

  • Interested in picking up Naloxone (Narcan) kits, Fentanyl and/or Xylazine Test Strips? Find us at one of our monthly distribution points:

Follow Institute for Public Strategies' other San Diego projects on Instagram by clicking each logo below!