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TeenAge ProgramOur Vision: A community where all young people have equal opportunity to fulfill their capacity for greatness. TAP works in partnership with youth and their allies to use their voices, realize their power and influence change to create a safe and healthy community. TAP achieves this by providing health education and training, increasing youth access to health services, and building partnerships with other youth service providers. TAP has been serving Contra Costa youth for over 30 years. What Services Does TAP Provide?Education and TrainingTAP works with school districts to ensure proper implementation of HIV and Comprehensive Sexuality Education (SB 71) by providing administrative technical assistance, and trainings and curricula for teachers. 
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Clinical Services/Health AccessSchool Based Health Clinics — Public Health Clinic Services conduct school-based health clinics at nine high schools in Contra Costa. The clinics offer sports physicals, wellness exams, immunizations, vision & hearing screening, HIV testing, reproductive health services, and referrals to community agencies. All services are free or low-cost. The high schools with school based health clinics include Richmond High School, Kennedy High School, DeAnza High School, Pinole Valley High School, Mt. Diablo High School, Ygnacio Valley High School, Concord High School, Pittsburg High School and Riverside High School. 
Community PartnershipTAP Training ProgramTAP coordinates training opportunities to build the capacity of adolescent health providers throughout the county. LinksGeneral Information
Health Initiatives for Youth
GirlHealth WireTAP (on-line magazine) National Center for Youth Law TeensHealth.org Advocates for Youth Girl Power! Go Ask Alice Reproductive HealthBody ImageSubstance UseLGBTQ Youth
LYRIC (Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center)
Ally Action Center for Human Development - Empowerment Project GLBT National Youth Talkline Contact UsCall TAP at 925-313-6254.
Martinez TAP Office
597 Center Avenue, Suite 365 Martinez, CA 94553 925-313-6708 fax
Content provided by the Family, Maternal & Child Health (FMCH) Programs of Contra Costa Public Health Division. For more information, call 925-313-6254.
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