Sexual Health Education

The department provides comprehensive sexual health education and skill development presentations to youth, parents, service providers and/or any interested group in a variety of settings, including recreation centers, schools and churches.

All of our presentations can be tailored to be appropriate for any age or ability level.

photo of a class of students waving Topics include:

The Facts about Teen Pregnancy in Austin/Travis County
Consequences of Teen Pregnancy
How to Talk to Children and Youth about Sex
Postponing Sexual Involvement
Medically Accurate Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infections, including HIV/AIDS
Birth Control Methods
Healthy Relationships
Dating Violence
Assertiveness Training
Resisting Peer Pressure

Austin Healthy Adolescent (AHA!) Initiative

The Austin Healthy Adolescent (AHA!) Initiative aims to improve the overall health and well-being of adolescents ages 10-18 years by aligning and improving community resources and building upon community strengths. This initiative is focused on improving collaboration, strengthening systems of services for adolescents and promoting engagement of adolescents in youth programming and community efforts. The AHA! Initiative envisions a future where youth are active participants in decision-making and fully engaged in improving their own communities!