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Group Facilitation Skills for STD/HIV Prevention Interventions, Day 2

HVCS Hawthorne 40 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY, United States

This two-day training will help to increase providers' confidence, knowledge and skills in facilitating groups, particularly for group level HIV/STD prevention interventions (e.g., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention evidenced-based interventions). As a result of this training participants will be able to: Increase their understanding of group process and how it influences behavior change; Identify […]

National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NGMHAAD) is September 27.  In 2008 the National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA) launched this observance day to recognize the disproportionate impact of the epidemic on gay men. Learn more and find resources you can use to get involved in marking NGMHAAD on and around September 27.

A Service Providers’ Brief about the Female Condom 2 – Webinar

Webinar

Did you know that  a brand new version of the Female Condom (FC) with added benefits has been released? Did you know that the FC is also being used as a Receptive Partner Condom for anal sex? If you said "NO" to either of these questions, then this is the webinar for you! This 2 hour webinar will […]

free

Out on the Farm: A BGHV Event

Sprout Creek Farm 34 Lauer Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

One of the greatest parts about life in the Hudson Valley is the number of fabulous local farms we have right in our own backyard. BigGayHudsonValley.com decided that it was just about time to dedicate a night to spending some time “Out on the Farm”.  While you’re thinking about a fall get-a-way, make Out On […]

$20 – $25

Columbus Day

All HVCS offices will be closed in observance of Columbus Day.

National Latino AIDS Awareness Day

oday is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day. In 2010 Latinos accounted for 26 per cent of ‪#‎HIV‬ infections among injection drug users. This clip, narrated by actress Rosie Perez, discusses the desperate need to lift the ban on federal funding for syringe exchange. WATCH HERE: http://theexchange.amfar.org/race-and-drugs/index.html ‪#‎NLAAD‬

Addressing Sexual Risk with Drug Users and their Partners

HVCS Hawthorne 40 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY, United States

6.5 OASAS credits (not approved for initial CPS credentialing) This one-day training will build participant knowledge and skills in offering sexual harm reduction options to substance users. Although expanded access to syringes and drug treatment options have helped people greatly reduce their substance use-related risks for HIV, the latest research shows that sexual risk behaviors […]

FREE!

Non-Perishable Food Drive at DeCicco’s

DeCicco's Market 21 Center St., Ardsley, NY, United States

The Ardsley High School Silver Linings Club will hold a non-perishable food drive for HVCS' Westchester food pantries on Sunday, October 26, 2014 from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm at the DeCicco's Market in Ardsley. Club members will be handing out red ribbons and collecting non-perishable foods, toiletries and household cleaners at a table near […]

Building Bridges to Cultural Competency

HVCS Hawthorne 40 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY, United States

6.5 OASAS credits This one-day training explores the broad definition of culture and its relationship to competent and effective health care and human service delivery. As a result of this training, participants will be able to: • Discuss invisible privilege and its affect on both receiving and providing services; • Explore potential obstacles to providing […]

FREE!

Blacklight Zombie Bowl-A-Rama + Dance Party

Mardi-Bob/Hoebowl 55 Taft Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

The undead have risen and they’re ready to strike! Well…to throw a strike, anyway.   Big Gay Hudson Valley is spending Halloween at Mardi-Bob (Hoebowl) Lanes as we take over the place for a zombie-themed Bowl-A-Rama and dance party on Halloween night. Doors to the bar/dance floor open at 8p and the Blacklight Bowl-A-Rama commences […]

$10 – $20