The Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation, formerly Coastal Bend AIDS Foundation provides assistance to individuals that are living with HIV/AIDS. Services provided are medical case management, non-medical case management by providing social support services; disease education through outreach and prevention programs; substance abuse services; and housing.
This organization has a number of educational programs with the goal to prevent substance abuse and sexually transmitted disease in the teen population:
Project Turnaround provides the Too Good For Drugs (TGFD) curriculum to 1st thru 8th grade students in one hour sessions over 10 weeks or twice a week for 5 weeks to local schools and community sites. Facilitators are available to deliver single topic presentations for schools and community sites. - i.e. Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription Drugs & Synthetic Marijuana. Referral services and drug prevention information are available for schools & community sites.
Project HUG (Helping U Grow) provides intensive case management, and a Nurturing Parenting Program for pregnant or postpartum teens and adults with or at risk for substance abuse problems. Assistance with parenting items (i.e. diapers, formula, car seats, etc.) may also be provided.
PADRE (Parenting Awareness and Drug Risk Education) is a program for fathers involved with Child Protective Services (CPS). PADRE offers intensive case management, parenting education, and substance abuse counseling. Additionally, PADRE provides assistance with diapers, children’s clothing, children’s toys, and other child items. PADRE can also assist with providing public transportation passes to its clients
400 Mann St Sute 800
Corpus Christi, 78401, TX
Accessible Location: yes
Type of Organization | Nonprofit (501c3) |
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Categories | Counseling, Disability Specific, Emotional Support, Health & Fitness, Job Coaching/Support, Medical, Resource/Lending Library, Other |
Services offered in Spanish? | No |
Newsletter? | No |
Child Care Available? | No |
Age Range | All Ages |
Disability Categories | Medical Condition |
Does this organization belong to all disabilities? | No |
This organization belongs to these diagnoses | HIV/AIDS |
Is this a statewide parent group? | No |
Website | http://www.cbwellness.org |
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Email Address | |
Phone Number | 361-814-2001 |