Sexual Health and Adolescent Risk Prevention (SHARP)
The Sexual Health and Adolescent Risk Prevention (SHARP) program provides sexual and reproductive health education, focusing on making safer and healthier choices around sexual health. The evidence-based program aims to equip youth with the tools they need to protect their health and advocate for themselves. SHARP’s curriculum is designed toward inclusivity of youth living with Autism Spectrum Disorders or an intellectual or developmental disability.
SHARP, which is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Personal Responsibility Education Program, operates under Philadelphia Area Sexual Health Initiative (PASHI), a program of PHMC’s Health Promotion Services.
- Offer evidence-based strategies to reduce risky behaviors
- Conduct group sessions and one-on-one sessions focused on resource connection and support
- Explore topics such as sexual health and reproductive justice; consent, boundaries, and healthy relationships; HIV/STI and pregnancy prevention strategies; and critical thinking, empowerment and advocacy skills
Contact Us
1500 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Mobile services as applicable
Eligibility Criteria
Youth age 12-20
Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder or an intellectual or developmental disability (not required)
Enrolled with one of SHARP’s partner schools or organizations, including:
- Mastery Charter (Pastorious and Gratz sites)
- Institute for the Development of African-American Youth (IDAAY), Inc (North, Medary and Limekiln sites)
- Fairwold Academy
- South Philadelphia High, Philadelphia School District
- Center for Autism (Grant Ave and Market St. sites)
- Sayre High School, Philadelphia School District
- Know Your Worth, Inc
- Unmask Youth, Inc
Referral Process
- Participants must be enrolled in a SHARP partner school or organization.
- Individuals or educational providers interested in getting involved may reach out directly.
Email: fseibertburns@phmc.org
