be you program

Be You is an evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention program that focuses on addressing the barriers that hinder El Paso County adolescents from obtaining optimal health.

The program delivers programming in three settings in El Paso County including school districts, community, and healthcare settings, with a specific focus on teen pregnancy prevention and the reduction of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV.

Our goal is to advance equity in adolescent health by targeting resources to specifically support replication of medically accurate and age-appropriate evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs

about teen pregnancy prevention (tpp)

The Teen Pregnancy Prevention program was created with the intention of improving the overall health of adolescents and reducing teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the El Paso County area, primarily in the Socorro Independent School District (SISD), as well as in neighboring ISDs, including, Canutillo ISD, San Elizario ISD, and Clint ISD. The intention is to demonstrate the need for increased evidence-based programs, particularly serving high-risk groups and communities.

locations and implementation

In Socorro ISD we implement Positive Prevention PLUS (PPP) at the high school level and Positive Potential (PP) at the middle school level.
Americas High School
- Capt. Walter E. Clarke Middle School
- John Drugan School
Eastlake High School
- Desert Wind School
- Col. John O. Ensor Middle School
- Eastlake Middle School
El Dorado High School
- Jane A. Hambric School
- Spec. Rafael Hernando III Middle School
- Hurshel Antwine Middle School
Mission Early College High School
Montwood High School
- Montwood Middle School
- William D. Slider Middle School
- Bill Sybert School
Pebble Hills High School
- SSG Manuel R. Puentes Middle School
- Sun Ridge Middle School
Socorro High School
- Salvador H. Sanchez Middle School
- Ernesto Serna School
- Socorro Middle School
Canutillo High School
- Canutillo Middle School STEAM Academy
Northwest Early College High School
- Jose J Alderete Middle School
In San Elizario ISD we will introduce a new curriculum called Teen Outreach Program (TOP) for both middle school and high school. We will also implement the program in the community by partnering with local organizations in San Eli.
In the PVHC clinics, we will implement LiFT, Linking Families and Teens. Linking Families and Teens (LiFT) is a family connection program which was developed to help adults harness their superpower and support families to share their values, build their family bond, and talk about the tough stuff – including sexual health and healthy relationships.
At the clinics we have partnered with Healthy Futures of Texas to implement the Texas Youth Friendliness Initiative. This initiative will allow us to create a culture shift within our own clinics and foster a welcoming youth friendly environment for youth and their families. This initiative began October 2023 and is set to be completed by March 2025.
The YLI is a youth-led group committed to mobilizing the Montana Vista community through a diverse range of service oriented initiatives. The mission is to inspire youth to build and lead a supportive community. The vision is to foster the development of youths' skills and leadership capabilities to enact positive change within the Montana Vista community. They mainly focus on community service projects, professional development and community advocacy.

referral linkage services

The purpose of the BE YOU’s referral linkages system is to provide access to a network of youth-friendly health and wellness services for BE YOU and their families in Montana Vista, Socorro, Sparks, and the community at large.

Part of the Health Services Provided by Project Vida is Title X which was created for affordable health care access and reproductive services.

Project Vida Health Center
- Title X. Provide STD/STI/HIV testing, pregnancy testing and contraceptives
University Medical Center
- Title X, Provide STD/STI/HIV testing; pregnancy test and contraceptives
Department of Public Health
- STD prevention and Testing, HIV prevention and testing
Pregnancy & Fatherhood Solutions
- Pregnancy tests, options counseling and pregnancy classes
Del Sol Women and Teens Center
- Pregnancy Tests and Prenatal Care
La Fe Care Clinic
- HIV Treatment and Education
Providence Teen Health Resource Center
- Prenatal Care, pregnancy testing
CDC's Inclusive Communication Principles
- CDC's Healthy Equity Guiding Principles for Inclusive Communication emphasize
Aliviane
- Behavioral health counseling, treatment and recovery, prevention and intervention programs, and services for Veterans and Veteran families
Counseling Services of Texas
- Comprehensive Assessment for Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Disorder, and General Counseling.
New Leaf Wellness Center
- Counseling services
Don't Let Yourself!
- Promotion of healthy relationships, information about dating violence and domestic abuse
Family Service of El Paso
- Counseling services/substance abuse assistance
Hope Family Wellness Center
- Counseling services
Center Against Sexual and Family Violence
- Emergency shelter, transitional living center, Family Resource Center, sexual assault, battering intervention and prevention program, and youth services
Project Vida Behavioral Health
- Counseling services
La Fe Montana Vista Resource Center
- After-school tutoring, Internet Access, U.S. citizenship exam preparedness and English-Language learner classes
Project Bravo
- Utility payment assistance, adult basic education (GED), case management, weatherization (heating/cooling), housing
Las Americas Immigrant Center
- Legal Provider for immigration needs/violence victims
Project Vida Homeless Prevention
- Short-term rent and/or utility payments
For more information, please contact (915) 465-1191

resources for parents and guardians

It may appear as an assumption that when parents talk to their child about sex and birth control it means you are giving permission to do it. Parents of those who talk to their teens about pregnancy, sex and birth control choose to wait to become sexually active, and those teens most likely will use a form of birth control if and when they start.

- If your teen asks about sex, it is very important not to get upset or have a bad reaction they may not want to ask about it again.
- Starting with a small talk about interest they may have and may have questions about, this is to help everyone feel comfortable and at ease.
- Prepare questions in advance
- Discussing the importance of a conversation about respect and consent in a relationship which can be between a partner or friends.
- Consider moments that can be a teaching moment, talk about things like teen pregnancy, family planning and birth control. Keep the conversation going with your teen.
- Move away from the sexual health conversation but focusing on the emotional consequences that may come with becoming sexually active and having a sexual relationship.
- If a question comes up, be honest with your teen and reach out to someone that does know the answer to their question.
- Have the confidence to explain why you want them to wait. They are most likely to listen while waiting.
Be involved in your teen’s life!
Positive parenting is a multilevel family intervention and parenting support strategy that is designed to reduce the prevalence of social, emotional and behavioral problems in children and adolescents.
Benefits for Parents
- Feeling of Confidence and competence is parenting
- Less feeling of depression
- Lower levels of stress
- Less conflict with their partner
- Less conflict with their children
Benefits for Children
- Develop cognitive thinking skills
- Do better at school
- Build friendships
- Feel good about themselves
- Have fewer behavioral and emotional problems
- Less likely to become involved in drug abuse or delinquent behavior