See OUR PROGRAMS

Meet Our Staff

STD Prevention tips

Da C.R.I.B.B. amenities include:

Dance Room:


Computer Room:


Educational/Resource Room:

TV lounge:

Some of Da C.R.I.B.B.'s educational & health resources include:

The Mpowerment Project
The Mpowerment Project mobilizes young gay/bisexual men to shape a healthy community for themselves, building positive social connections and supporting safer sex. This program recognizes the importance of self-empowerment, the diffusion of new behaviors through social networks, peer-led motivation, and the need to focus on HIV prevention within the context of issues considered important to young men. This intervention is implemented at Da C.R.I.B.B., a “safe space” drop-in center that attracts empowers and educates by providing interactive, entertaining and educational resources that help young men of color make healthy lifestyle decisions.

Mental Health Counseling
Mental Health Prevention Counseling is a service provided at the drop-in center by a licensed social worker to address clinical depression, family issues, societal barriers and substance abuse issues, which may be contributing factors to risky behaviors.

Comprehensive Risk Counseling Services
Comprehensive Risk Counseling Services is another component at the center provided by a Life Support Counselor whose role is to assess high risk behaviors and create strategies for short and long term goals for personal risk reduction.