Posts Tagged ‘Awareness’

Please take our Spring 2018 Donor Survey!

Friday, May 11th, 2018

We want to hear from you. Please take our 2-Minute Donor Survey.

 Hudson Valley Community Services would love to hear your thoughts on aspects of our fundraising efforts. As a supporter, your insight, experiences and impressions are vital as we tailor our plans for the remainder of 2018.

This 9 question survey only takes 2 minutes to complete, and it’s 100% anonymous. Help us effectively support more of our clients and provide enhanced services by telling us how we’re doing. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

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April is STD Awareness Month

Thursday, March 22nd, 2018

April is STD Awareness Month! Visit the official website for more details.

April is STD Awareness Month

Thursday, March 22nd, 2018

April is STD Awareness Month! Visit the official website for more details.

April is STD Awareness Month

Thursday, March 22nd, 2018

April is STD Awareness Month! Visit the official website for more details.

April is STD Awareness Month

Thursday, March 22nd, 2018

April is STD Awareness Month! Visit the official website for more details.

National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Event

Thursday, March 22nd, 2018

National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

HVCS Offices Closed Due to Inclement Weather

Tuesday, March 6th, 2018

All HVCS offices will be closed on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 due to the forecasted snowstorm. Stay warm and safe, and check in on neighbors in need!

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2018 Conference

Wednesday, February 14th, 2018

Elder Abuse Day 2018

HVCS Creates New STD Testing Position

Tuesday, February 13th, 2018

Get Tested!Hudson Valley Community Services has responded to the sharp increase in STD infection rates in our area by creating a new staff position dedicated to STD testing. For the first time in our history, we will be able to provide free sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing to anyone who needs it.

Previously we were funded only to provide STD testing to those at high risk or those were had a possible exposure.

“We want to empower everyone to take control of their sexual health,” said HVCS’ Education and Prevention Director, Jennifer Brathwaite. “Our new STD tester allows us to serve more people and connect them to the healthcare and social resources they need.”

We offer urine tests for chlamydia and gonorrhea, and a blood draw for syphilis, with results in two to seven days. For hepatitis C (and HIV), we perform a finger stick with results available within 20 minutes.

Two common reasons given for the recent rise in STD rates are the widespread use of dating apps, and the advent of PrEP (daily treatment to prevent HIV). Those on PrEP may decide not to use condoms as frequently. Condoms prevent some STDs but not all.

To find out more or to get tested, call Stephanie at (914) 785-8261.

National Condom Week

Monday, February 12th, 2018

Happy National Condom Week!National Condom Week is usually celebrated the same week as Valentine’s Day in the USA

In the US, February is National Condom Month. Originally started on the campus of the University of California – Berkeley, it has grown into a educational even for high schools, colleges, family planning organizations, AIDS groups, sexually transmitted disease awareness groups, pharmacies and condom manufacturers.

Even though the week has grown, it continues to emphasize the importance of using using humor to help educate. Part of that has been to come up with slogans through the years for the week such as:

Don’t be silly, protect your willy
When in doubt, shroud your spout
It will be sweeter if you wrap your peter
No glove, no love!

While humor is used to help provide education, National Condom Week has become a tool to help educate young adults about serious risks involved with unprotected sex. This includes the risk of catching and spreading sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS as well as helping to prevent unwanted pregnancies.

For more resources, visit NationalCondomWeek.com.