Mi Vida, Mi Historia educates young people about choices that may alter their health.
Mi Vida, Mi Historia is an interactive, five-session health education workshop for young people, focused on substance use and HIV. Mi Vida sessions engage participants in facilitated discussions that encourage critical thinking. We encourage young people to assess the unwanted consequences associated with risky behaviors. They develop and practice skills for responding to peer pressure and setting boundaries. Our goal is to help young people avoid harmful behaviors through education and skill-building.
What is the time commitment?
Mi Vida, Mi Historia cohorts usually meet once or twice per week for five sessions. Sessions are typically two hours each, but may be done in one-hour increments as well. We also partner with community organizations and groups interested in having Casa deliver this curriculum to their community. Please contact us to discuss scheduling a Mi Vida, Mi Historia group at a time convenient to your needs.
What is Storytelling for Empowerment?
Storytelling for Empowerment (S4E) is an evidence-based model to help young people avoid risks linked to SUDs, HIV, and STIs. Workshops focus on resiliency and positive cultural identity models to encourage self-empowerment.
Who is Mi Vida for?
Mi Vida offers cohorts for two age groups: Youths 13 to 17 Young adults 18 to 24
Mi Vida, Mi Historia sessions include:
- Knowledge Power: brain physiology, effects of drugs
- Skill Power: decision-making strategies, role-playing
- Personal Power: multicultural stories, symbol making
- Character Power: multicultural historical figures
- Culture Power: defining culture, biculture, subculture; cultural symbols
- Future Power: multicultural role models, choosing a role model, goal setting
Services include
- Group discussions with a trained facilitator lead
- Skill-building and role-play activities for participants
- Learn health education and prevention skills
- Develop risk assessment and critical thinking skills
From grassroots to cutting-edge, Casa Esperanza has been seeking better ways to help families break the cycle of addiction and build a community of recovery for more than three decades.
Casa Esperanza, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, culture, language, religion, faith, family status, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, age, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Questions?
Call: (781) 807-0641
Email: [email protected]
Familas Unidas Outpatient Clinic:
Intakes: (617) 445-1123 Ext. 849
Front Desk: (617) 445-1123 Ext. 1419
Email: [email protected]
We offer services in English and Spanish.
Location: 245 Eustis Street Roxbury, MA 02119
Hear from our Community
“ I want to thank Casa Esperanza and life for bringing me to this program to change my life and leave hardship behind. ”
“ Before I came to Casa’s Men’s Program, I was at a low point in my life. Since I’ve been here, I’ve had growth in my mind and my heart. Now I’m confident in my recovery. ”
“ I know that if I’m struggling, I can go down that stairway and knock on the door and there is somebody down there that I can talk to. ”
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