Prevention Education
Youth Programs



AQU25A: Asian and Pacific Islander Queer and Questioning, 25 and Under All Together is a group for and run by young queer and questioning Asians and Pacific Islanders (A&PIs) who are aged 25 years and under. AQU25A employs a youth development framework to maximize the strengths and assets of A&PI queer and questioning youth and to address their broad range of emotional, health, social/interactive, and educational/vocational needs. We support them in making positive changes in their lives, developing essential skills related to their personal growth, and provide them with information to enable them to make well-informed decisions about their health and well-being through outreach, groups, individual counseling, and a peer leadership program. AQU25A also serves as a safe space for young people to just hang out. We hold drop-ins, gatherings, picnics, workshops, scholarships, socials, parties, dances, trips, retreats and other fun activities throughout the year.

AQU25A Drop-ins take place the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 6-8pm, at A&PI Wellness Center.

Check out our cool AQU25A website at www.aquanet.org/zinev2/.

Sabrina Wu, AQU25A Program Coordinator at 415.292.3420 x315.



"Queer Asian & Pacific Islander Pride Scholarship" awards annual youth scholarships totaling $16,000.

Visit the photo album for the Scholarship's 2001 Awards Ceremony.



HOPE: Helping and Outreaching to Peers Everywhere is a program for young AΠ who are currently involved in or at risk for becoming involved in the juvenile justice system. Services are available office-based or mobile: in the clients' homes, in clinics, Juvenile Hall, and outreach settings where clients congregate. Skills building workshops focus on issues of sexual health, juvenile justice system, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, safe sex, drug use, relationships, culture, and family dynamics. Skills learned include anger management, negotiation, group facilitation, public speaking, curricula development, decision making, critical thinking, and peer counseling.

Shin Yi Tsai, Youth Prevention Case Manager @ 415.292.3420 x 308.



Case management services are available for AΠ youth in both HOPE and AQU25A programs. The Youth Prevention Case Manager uses a client-centered approach to assess a young personís needs and to help her/him to obtain particular services. She is available to meet young persons for one-on-one sessions on-site and off-site.

Shin Yi Tsai, Youth Prevention Case Manager @ 415.292.3420 x 308.



Training and Technical Assistance is provided to service providers working with high risk AΠ youth. Training and Technical Assistance includes clinical training, ongoing one-on-one consultation, case conferences, and sensitivity/diversity trainings.

Maximilian Rocha, LCSW, Director of Health Education @ 415.292.3420 x318












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