Services, Outreach, Linkage & Engagement (SOLE) Project

The SOLE project began in October, 2002, and is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMSHA). SOLE focuses on street and community outreach to minority youth, 12-17, at risk for HIV and substance abuse.  Youth are referred to on-site prevention case managers, substance abuse counselors and a mental health specialist. The program utilizes the Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change (Prochaska and Di Clemente).  On an annual basis, outreach is done to 1,000 clients, 75 clients receive mental health/substance abuse counseling and 100 receive prevention case management.

What services does the SOLE Project provide?

The SOLE Project offers street and community outreach, prevention case management, on-site substance abuse and mental health counseling, HIV testing and counseling, HIV risk reduction counseling, substance abuse prevention and STD screening.

Who is the SOLE Project trying to reach?

The SOLE Project provides access and referrals to substance abuse treatment, primary healthcare and other social services.

Who is the SOLE Project trying to reach?

The SOLE Project is focused on minority youth, 12-17, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, who are substance abusers and at high-risk for HIV infection.  These young people are targeted by peer educators and prevention case managers to assist them in accessing the SOLE Project’s services and resources.

Last Updated:  11/09/06