The COVID pandemic has made the need for Comunilife's Life is Precious program even more vital to Latina teens at-risk of suicide and their families. Through teleconferencing we provide academic support, creative arts therapies (poetry, art, music), health and wellness activities, case management services and family support. 

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New activities have been added to meet the tremendous stressors facing our Latino families including expanded family services - weekly parent groups, English as a Second Language classes, and access to concrete social services. By strengthening the family we reduce the added stressors brought on by COVID-19 and help the teens navigate this scary and tumultuous time. 

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In September 2021, Life is Precious activities returned to in person programming with parent/family activities remaining remote. 

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In 2021, LIP has provided:

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• 6,506 case management sessions with the teens and their families

• 927 tutoring and test prep sessions

• 248 music therapy groups and 126 art therapy sessions

• 22 Spanish language parent groups.

• 37 parent ESL classes

• 17 family creative art therapy groups

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Despite the challenges 100% of the Latina teens participating in Life is Precious were promoted to the next grade or graduated from high school. Three graduating seniors entered college in September 2021

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New referrals for LIP are being accepted. Please contact:

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Julie Laurence, LIP's Senior Assistant Vice President (English)

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LIP COVID-19 Program Update