DA CRIBB

Da CRIBB adapts the CDC’s Mpowerment Intervention, a community-building program designed to reduce transmission of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Mpowerment is based on a peer-driven educational model that engages individuals outside of the traditional clinical or case-manager model of care.

This program was launched to engage and empower young gay/bisexual men of color through provocative group discussions designed to reduce HIV risk. Services include youth engagement programs, HIV/STI screening and linkage to care, social support services, and interventions for HIV-positive young gay/bisexual men and transgender individuals. Mpowerment is run by a “core group” of individuals recruited from the local community of black gay/bisexual men. This group designs and implements many of the peer-led activities.

Necessary Support to Prevent, Intervene, Reduce, and Eliminate HIV-related Health Inequities to address and decrease stigma and help HIV-positive individuals live a healthy life. nSPIRE Mentorship Program: connects newly diagnosed HIV-positive Young Men who have Sex with Men (YMSM) age 16-29 with supportive mentors to help them reach viral suppression.

While on their path to viral suppression and other healthier lifestyle habits, a mentor that resembles a healthier lifestyle will accompany the individual to help learn and adopt refined behaviors. This program is intended to: assess, acknowledge and address systematic, structural, personal (emotional, spiritual, physical, familial, mental and or literacy) and social factors that may serve as barriers to viral suppression.
Core Elements:

    • Enhance self-esteem related to disclosure of HIV status to sexual partners.
    • Teaching self-efficacy related to medical and treatment adherence
    • Designed to help targeted population grow personally and professionally through peer support and reliable, non-judgmental counseling from a licensed therapist. ​

Assist participants to achieve their potential in life by eliminating health barriers.

For more information, please contact Da CRIBB Drop In Center:

Location
503 Boulevard SE
Atlanta, GA 30312

Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturdays: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM