Project Safeguard
Description
Project Safeguard works on supporting community efforts for a safe, healthy and drug-free Southeastern San Diego! We work to enhance awareness regarding youth substance use, reduce youth accessibility and use of alcohol and marijuana, increase youth awareness of the risks associated with substance use, center community involvement in prevention efforts and provide access to substance use treatment and resources.
Services
Project Safeguard can assist in coordinating on School site evidence-based programs and curriculums in partnership with the following community partners: Detour Fancy, Tarik Kamisa Foundation, Inner-City Athletic Program, and Project AWARE for schools in the areas listed below.
Parents Unite. Monthly meeting for parents to learn about drug trends, how to prevent substance use, chat about resources, and connect with supportive services. Light dinner and childcare is provided. Available in both English and Spanish. POC Yugheipsy Alanis at (619) 736-4345 or yugheipsy.alanis@saysandiego.org
Youth Unite. Youth-led coalition and advocacy group promoting individual and community empowerment. Coalition meets bi-monthly with youth ages 13-18, provides dinner, monthly incentives and a safe space to share about the root causes of youth substance use and violence. POC Riley Steinley at (858) 344-5254 or riley.steinley@saysandiego.org, and Armando Sepulveda at (858) 344-5254 or armando.sepulveda@saysandiego.org. For more information on this program, please check out the Youth Unite page: SAY SD Program Guide (google.com)
Eligibility
May have geographic limitations. Check service description above.
Cost: Free
Service Areas
Southeastern San Diego including Logan Heights, Barrio Logan, Mountain View, Mt. Hope., Valencia Park, Encanto, Skyline
Zip Codes: 92102, 92113, 92114, 92139
Points of Contact
Tyler Linvill: tyler.linvill@saysandiego.org | 619.283.9624 ext. 306
Yugheipsy Alanis: yugheipsy.alanis@saysandiego.org | 619.736.345
Armando Sepulveda: armando.sepulveda@saysandiego.org | 858.344.5254
KEYWORDS
School Presentations, Parent groups, Young Adult groups, Community Resources
