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TheBody.com: CDC-Funded Program Offers Life Coaching for Native American Youth

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Published: July 31, 2010 under Archived Coaching News

July 30, 2010 – TheBody.com – NY, USA

“Track Change” is a Phoenix-based program that helps gay Native American youths reduce risky behaviors that could lead to HIV infection. The CDC-funded effort provides support, guidance, and education to males ages 14-24 to help them recognize and avoid self-destructive behaviors.

Gerardo Angulo, the Native health and comprehensive risk counselor who runs Track Change, said many young men who have sex with men (MSM) who come in are looking for advice on a wide spectrum of issues, including safe sex, sex addiction, binge drinking, drug use, and emotional needs. Track Change offers “more of a life-coaching experience,” he said. It also provides STD testing.  Read story.

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