The five-part program will take place at Modesto Covenant Church (913 Floyd Road, Modesto) on successive Mondays starting October 1 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Topics will include: Sex Talk - The invasion of sex into youth culture; Sexual ID - Struggles with sexual preferences and emotion; Intimacy - An integral part of sex; Desire & Boundaries - Knowing when to say when; Responsibility & Do-overs - You don't have to be a prisoner.

The program will include discussion, interactive learning and an anonymous question and answer period each evening. Snacks and prize giveaways are included and the sessions are free. Students receive a free workbook for attending and are encouraged to attend all five sessions. Preregistration is not required. Parents are invited to preview the curriculum in advance .

For additional information, please contact Toben Barnum at 545-1992 (public number).

The Stanislaus County Health Services Agency (HSA) is an outpatient medical system with 9 medical offices located throughout Stanislaus County. The HSA operates the Public Health Department, an Urgent Care Center and multiple programs serving over 475,000 patients and clients each year in Stanislaus County. The HSA also is in local partnerships for the MOMobile project and the Stanislaus Family Practice Residency Program. The HSA has extensive community health information available at its web site www.hsahealth.org