Rustin’s Place
Rustin’s Place is a safe space for young GBTQ men and adults, and is a part of the Mpowerment HIV prevention initiative. All are welcome to the center’s community activities, and are encouraged to to part in the services offered by RP (Rustin’s Place).
Tags: african americans, gay men, hiv/aids, social, get tested
Fenway Institute
The Fenway Institute is an interdisciplinary center for research, training, education, and policy development, focusing on national and international health issues. Our mission is to ensure access to quality, culturally competent medical and mental health care for traditionally underserved communities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and those affected by HIV/AIDS.
Tags: lgbt, health, mental health, hiv/aids
The Center of Excellence for Transgender Health
The Center of Excellence for Transgender Health (CoE) combines the unique strengths and resources of a nationally renowned training and capacity-building institution, the Pacific AIDS Education and Training Center, and an internationally recognized leader in HIV prevention research, the Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, both of which are housed at the University of California San Francisco. The ultimate CoE goal is to improve the overall health and well-being of transgender individuals by developing and implementing programs in response to community-identified needs. We include community perspectives by actively engaging a national advisory body of 14 transgender identified leaders from throughout the country.
Tags: trans, transgender, health, hiv/aids
Planned Parenthood – Springfield
Planned Parenthood – Joplin
Tags: health, education, advocacy, reproductive health, safe sex, hiv/aids, stds, stis, southwest missouri, joplin, families
Gay Men’s Health Outreach
Gay Men’s Health Outreach (GMHO) launched in 2013 as part of AIDS Project of the Ozark community outreach to provide a safe, affirming, and holistic environment to address the complete health needs of men that identify as Gay, Bi, and men who have sex with other men (MSMs) here in the Southwest Missouri. At GMHO, we believe we can end the health disparities of Gay, Bi, and MSMs by addressing the underlying causes, shifting cultural beliefs, and promoting smarter behaviors that empower a healthy life for all of us.
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm to 10pm. We are welcoming space for gay/bi men to socialize, receive support, and get free HIV/STD testing and counseling.
Tags: gay men, southwest missouri, social, support, get tested, hiv/aids, std, counseling, bisexual
Free HIV Testing @ LGBT Center of St. Louis
- Time: 7-9 pm
- Date: Every Friday
- Location: LGBT Center of St. Louis
Black AIDS Institute
Founded in May of 1999, the Black AIDS Institute is the only national HIV/AIDS think tank focused exclusively on Black people. The Institute’s Mission is to stop the AIDS pandemic in Black communities by engaging and mobilizing Black institutions and individuals in efforts to confront HIV.
Tags: peopleofcolor, HIV/AIDS, national, black, policy, politics, advocacy, institute
Indigenous Peoples Task Force
Indigenous Peoples Task Force (IPTF) is a Native American provider of HIV education and direct services to the Native community in Minnesota. For over 20 years, IPTF has developed and implemented culturally appropriate programs to prevent further transmission of HIV, increase access to traditional and western medical services, and improve the quality of life for clients, families, and communities.
Tags: education, get tested, health, HIV/AIDS, national, people of color, native american, resources
National Native American AIDS Prevention Center
Our mission is to eliminate HIV/AIDS and confront related health and social determinants that negatively impact American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and Indigenous peoples. NNAAPC seeks to achieve its mission and vision through advocacy and policy development, culturally appropriate research, creating culturally specific educational materials and training opportunities, technical and capacity building assistance, and networking and resource exploration.
Tags: advocacy, education, get involved, get tested, HIV/AIDS, national, resources, native american, american indian, indigenous, policy