Programs & Services
Peers Against Unsafe Sex (PAUS)
Become an expert and a role model in your community
The Door’s Peers Against Unsafe Sex (PAUS) program is for young people aged 18-21 who want to become leaders and sources of sexual health information in their communities.
PAUS Educators create, organize and facilitate sexual health workshops in NYC middle schools, high schools, community-based and faith-based organizations. All workshops are free and:
- Developmentally appropriate
- Culturally sensitive
- Medically accurate
Teach a variety of workshops
Middle School workshops include:
- Anatomy
- Puberty
- Body Image/Self-Esteem
- Decision-Making Skills
- Inappropriate Sexual Behavior
High School workshops include:
- Healthy Relationships
- HIV/AIDS
- LGBTQ Issues
- Drugs and Alcohol
- Contraceptives and Safe Sex
How can I become a peer educator with PAUS?
We hire new PAUS educators once a year. If you would like more information about how you can become a PAUS educator, please contact us.
How can I become involved in peer education at The Door?
We also offer a sexual health peer education program for young people under age 18 called Teens Against Sexual Ignorance (TASI). Click here to learn more about it.
For Teachers and Agency Staff
Let The Door come to you! The Door’s Health Educators and Peer Educators are available to visit your school or community organization to present on a wide variety of topics. To schedule a visit to your school or organization, or to visit The Door, please contact:
- Jennifer Urbealis, Senior Health Educator, at 212-941-9090 ext. 3210 or
- Carolyn Glaser, Supervisor of Health Education and Outreach, at 212-941-9090 ext. 3212
To learn more about becoming involved in PAUS, contact Jennifer Urbealis at 212-941-9090, ext. 3210 or Carolyn Glaser at 212-941-9090, ext. 3212.
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Become an expert and a role model in your community
The Door’s Peers Against Unsafe Sex (PAUS) program is for young people aged 18-21 who want to become leaders and sources of sexual health information in their communities.
PAUS Educators create, organize and facilitate sexual health workshops in NYC middle schools, high schools, community-based and faith-based organizations. All workshops are free and:
- Developmentally appropriate
- Culturally sensitive
- Medically accurate
Teach a variety of workshops
Middle School workshops include:
- Anatomy
- Puberty
- Body Image/Self-Esteem
- Decision-Making Skills
- Inappropriate Sexual Behavior
High School workshops include:
- Healthy Relationships
- HIV/AIDS
- LGBTQ Issues
- Drugs and Alcohol
- Contraceptives and Safe Sex
How can I become a peer educator with PAUS?
We hire new PAUS educators once a year. If you would like more information about how you can become a PAUS educator, please contact us.
How can I become involved in peer education at The Door?
We also offer a sexual health peer education program for young people under age 18 called Teens Against Sexual Ignorance (TASI). Click here to learn more about it.
For Teachers and Agency Staff
Let The Door come to you! The Door’s Health Educators and Peer Educators are available to visit your school or community organization to present on a wide variety of topics. To schedule a visit to your school or organization, or to visit The Door, please contact:
- Jennifer Urbealis, Senior Health Educator, at 212-941-9090 ext. 3210 or
- Carolyn Glaser, Supervisor of Health Education and Outreach, at 212-941-9090 ext. 3212
To learn more about becoming involved in PAUS, contact Jennifer Urbealis at 212-941-9090, ext. 3210 or Carolyn Glaser at 212-941-9090, ext. 3212.