Coordinated by the Latino Commission on AIDS, National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) is observed each year on October 15 to increase awareness of the impact of HIV on the Hispanic/Latino population in the United States. The NLAAD campaign promotes HIV testing and prevention, and provides information on access to care for Hispanic/Latino communities across the nation.
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National Latinx HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Thursday, September 2nd, 2021National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Thursday, September 2nd, 2021National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NGMHAAD) is observed each year on September 27 to direct attention to the continuing and disproportionate impact of HIV on gay and bisexual men in the United States.
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
Thursday, September 2nd, 2021National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day September 18th. The AIDS Institute launched this day in 2008 and is the lead. Learn more about HIV and aging here.
Labor Day – All Offices Closed
Wednesday, September 1st, 2021
September is Sexual Health Awareness Month
Wednesday, September 1st, 2021This month we’re talking about sexual health and you. How you can get to know your body and get to know yourself. September is Sexual Health Awareness Month. According to the American Sexual Health Association, sexual health must go beyond outdated views of simply avoiding disease or unplanned pregnancy and should include experiencing pleasure and intimacy when desired, along with respecting the sexual rights we all share. As you think about what sexual health means, you should try to think about your own definitions of sex and how that relates to your body. Much like general physical and mental health, sexual health is just as important to your overall well-being. Educating yourself on your body and knowing what you need is important to being healthy. Your body, your mind, and your desires all matter when it comes to self-care.
Knowing and understanding sexual health means understanding what safer sex looks like. Some good questions to consider are:
- What does safer sex look like for diverse bodies?
- How can we make sure we’re being safe and taking care of ourselves?
- What are your needs and what are your desires?
As you delve into sexual health, it’s about being aware of not only your particular body, but also your potential partners! Whatever your gender or sexual orientation may be, it’s important to embrace your sexuality, educate yourself on safer sex, and respect others’ boundaries.
–courtesy of HowardBrown.org.
September is National Recovery Month
Wednesday, September 1st, 2021National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible.
International Overdose Awareness Day – Virtual Event
Thursday, August 26th, 2021
HVCS, Center for Recovery and T.E.A.M. Newburgh are hosting a Facebook Live event for International Overdose Awareness Day. To view the event, go to www.facebook.com/hudsonvalleycommunityservices. You can use the comments section to share the names of people you’d like to remember on this special occasion.
International Overdose Awareness Day
Thursday, August 26th, 2021August 31st is the official observance of International Overdose Awareness Day every year.
For information about our in-person event in Newburgh from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, visit this link.
For information about our Facebook Live event at 6:00 pm, visit this link.
40th Anniversary of the First AIDS Cases
Tuesday, May 25th, 2021This June 5th, the world will mark the 40th Anniversary of the first reported cases of AIDS identified in the U.S. The 40th Anniversary of HIV signifies a moment in history where we remember those we’ve lost to HIV/AIDS and honor their memories. The 2021 tagline is: 40 Years of Progress – It’s time to End the HIV Epidemic. It is a time to pay tribute to the U.S. scientists, researchers, advocates, healthcare professionals, and public health workers who have contributed to our global effort to end the HIV epidemic. The commitments of international partners, federal agencies, advocates, and community organizations who work tirelessly on the frontlines in face of this global public health crisis are what push us forward. This milestone is an opportunity to reaffirm commitment to tackling HIV, demonstrating that despite the worldwide challenges due to COVID-19, we remain focused on ensuring resources and capacity to end the HIV epidemic in the U.S. and abroad.
Learn more and download tools to help raise awareness at:
www.hiv.gov/events/40-years-of-hiv
View our agency timeline for a look back at the beginnings of HVCS.
Free HIV/STD Testing at the LOFT – Third Tuesdays
Tuesday, May 25th, 2021Free HIV/STI Testing at the LOFT
Free HIV/STI Testing is provided through a collaboration with Hudson Valley Community Services (HVCS) on a monthly basis at The LOFT. Includes testing for HIV, Hepatitis C, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Syphilis.
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Free HIV/STI Testing is conducted at The LOFT every 3rd Tuesday of month from 5:00pm-8:00pm by appointment only. Testing is fast, free, and discreet.
In collaboration with Hudson Valley Community Services (HVCS), free, in-person HIV & STI screening is back at The LOFT every 3rd Tuesday from 5:00pm-8:00pm.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic new procedures have been put into place to ensure the safety of you, LOFT and HVCS staff.
- You must make an appointment, no drop-ins will be able to be screened that day.
- Pre-screening and counseling will be done prior to the appointment by phone with an HVCS counselor.
- You must answer a COVID-19 health
survey before you enter the center and have a thermal scan. - You must wear a face covering over your nose and mouth for the duration of the in-person appointment.
To start the process and make an appointment contact Jamel Gray at jgray@hudsonvalleycs.org or call (914)-785-8214.
If you are unable to visit The LOFT during the appointment period, additional appointments can be scheduled a different day and time either at The LOFT or an HVCS location. Contact HVCS to find out more.