Posts Tagged ‘HIV’
Free HIV Testing Day
Monday, February 28th, 2022Westchester Street Outreach Team Has A New Van
Friday, February 4th, 2022
Our Project Reach Out street outreach program has a brand-new van! Despite a rain storm, staff gathered in the parking lot at our Hawthorne office to christen the new vehicle, which was specially outfitted just for us. The van was partially funded by the NYSDOH AIDS Institute and administrative reserves. Hudson Valley Credit Union provided additional funding to make this a reality for us and our clients in Westchester’s urban areas. PRO provides HIV and STD testing, referrals to critical health and support services, and was recently approved as a syringe access program. We look forward to serving more clients than ever before.
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Thursday, January 20th, 2022
February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). Share the social media posts below to help spark conversations about HIV and highlight progress being made to reduce HIV among Black or African American (hereafter referred to as Black) people. You can also find and share Let’s Stop HIV Together campaign resources for Black audiences.
Free HIV/STI Testing at the LOFT
Monday, November 1st, 2021Free 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 returns to The LOFT the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic new procedures have been put into place to ensure the safety of you, LOFT and HVCS staff.
- 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 on the 3rd Tuesday during the appointment period, additional appointments can be scheduled a different day and time either at The LOFT or an HVCS location.
Free HIV Testing at The LOFT
Wednesday, September 29th, 2021Free 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.
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 or text (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 us to find out more.
PrEP Aware Week
Friday, September 17th, 2021
Learn more about PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) to prevent HIV infection and how to get it here.
National Latinx HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Thursday, September 2nd, 2021Coordinated 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.
National 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.
Free HIV Testing at The Loft
Thursday, September 2nd, 2021FREE HIV/STI Testing – APPOINTMENT REQUIRED
Includes testing for HIV, Hepatitis C, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Syphilis.
________________________________________
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.
Appointment are available on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic new procedures have been put into place to ensure the safety of you, LOFT and HVCS staff.
- 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 on the 3rd Tuesday during the appointment period, additional appointments can be scheduled a different day and time either at The LOFT or an HVCS location.