Associació PDS - Promoció i Desenvolupament Social

Prevention and health promotion

Associació PDS - Promoció i Desenvolupament Social is a Barcelona-based organization that has worked for 30 years to promote health and social well-being. It focuses on preventing addictive and other risky behaviors through a combination of community-based and one-on-one support.

Topics and audiences

The association addresses alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis use; substance use and nightlife; sexuality; screen use; emotional well-being; and social skills. Its programs serve children, teenagers and young adults, families, adults, and the wider community.

Programs and resources

PDS manages programs and platforms for the public and for professionals in social services, education, and health care:

• Tu Punto: a program addressing problematic substance use and other addictive behaviors among college students and students in postsecondary education throughout Spain.
• Caixa d'Eines Preventives: a lending and implementation service for prevention and health-promotion programs, with tools and materials on addictive behaviors, screen use, mental and emotional health, peer pressure, and bullying. It is in Catalan and intended for use in Catalonia.
• Recursos Preventivos: a toolkit for health, education, and psychology professionals, with programs and activities addressing addictive and risky behaviors, emotional skills, peer pressure, and mental health. It is in Spanish and serves professionals across Spain.
• Plataforma Protego: an online space where social-services, education, and health professionals share experiences, resources, and good practices in family prevention and positive parenting. It is in Spanish and intended for professionals across Spain.

Partnerships and recognition

The PDS team has participated in international programs including PHARE, URB-AL, and COPOLAD. The association also produces professional manuals and guides and publishes a transparency section on its website.

Location and contact

Address: 79 Carrer de Provença, ground floor, Unit 3A, 08029 Barcelona, Catalonia.

Phone: +34 934 307 170.

Email: pds@pdsweb.org.