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Minority Outreach Prevention and Risk Reduction

Minority Empowerment Through Risk-Reduction and Outreach (M.E.T.R.O)

Minority Empowerment Through Risk-Reduction and Outreach (M.E.T.R.O) is a program that targets Blacks/African Americans, Latinos/Hispanics, and Minority Ex-offenders of all genders.

The M.E.T.R.O Program educates participants on issues surrounding substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis. The goal of the M.E.T.R.O Program is to prevent the onset or relapse of substance abuse, modify risky behaviors, and reduce the transmission of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis among minorities.

Participants must be able to attend a session once a week for two hours. Participants will graduate from the program after attending 12 sessions. The sessions are offered on various days and times throughout the week to fit the participants’ schedules. 

The Program is open to all eligible community members, HIV negative and HIV positive.

To be eligible, participants must be residents of Pinellas County, at least 18 years of age, and of minority descent. Participants will be eligible to receive the following:

¬  Free HIV counseling and testing
¬  Free Hepatitis A, B, and C screening and vaccinations
¬  Free gift cards
¬  Free bus passes or gas cards to assist with transportation
¬  Free mental health counseling

For more information, please call (727) 321-3854
and ask to speak with a staff member of the M.E.T.R.O. Program.