Phoebe’s Network of Trust School Health Program is partnering again this year with Albany State University’s Project S.T.O.P. (Students Taking on Prevention) for the “Get A Life!” Maze and Wellness Event, which will be held on Wednesday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Albany State University HPER Gym.
 
The “Get a Life!” Maze is an interactive simulation of choices that we make in real life and the consequences, both positive and negative, that result from those choices. In addition to the “Get A Life!” Maze, the Wellness Fair will provide health screenings and confidential HIV testing provided by Albany Area Primary Healthcare, as well as fitness demonstrations, displays from local organizations, and healthy snack taste-testing. There will also be giveaways for those who attend the event.
 
This event brings together representatives and volunteers from 25 local community organizations. More than 300 students, faculty, and staff are expected to attend the “Get A Life!” Maze & Wellness Event. Sponsors of the event are ASU’s Project S.T.O.P., We Are One ASU, Phoebe’ s Network of Trust School Health Program, and the Taking Time for Teens: Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition.
 
Co-hosts for the event are: ASU Master of Public Administration Program, ASU Division of Student Affairs and Success, and ASU Department of Athletics. The event is funded in part by a grant from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).
 
The partnership between Phoebe’s Network of Trust and ASU’s  Project S.T.O.P aims to increase awareness and education in Dougherty and Terrell County on topics, including prevention of: tobacco, alcohol, HIV, HCV, and HPV.
 
The “Get A Life” Maze and Wellness Event is free and open to all ASU Students, Faculty, and Staff.