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Please note that the Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective will be closed on December 24, 2021 in observance of the Christmas holiday. There will also be no clinic the evening of Thursday, December 23. Have a great holiday, and see you on Monday Dec. 27!

MPowerment Hartford, our program for men who love men ages 18-35, is taking a holiday break. We will be back to our normal meeting schedule in January, meeting on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Our next meeting will be January 11, 2021 at a location to be determined. If you would likeContinue reading “MPowerment on Holiday Break”

Get tested together at the Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective! Getting tested with your partner is a great way to show you care for each other. Knowing your status helps you stay healthy and safe. Call us at 860-278-4163 to schedule your appointment!

Dear Kim, I keep hearing news stories about people being cured of HIV, more often lately. If this is true, then why isn’t it available to more people with HIV? I have an uncle with HIV and he hasn’t been offered a cure by his doctor. Can you tell me what’s going on? Thanks,Cure myContinue reading “Ask Kim: Is There a Cure for HIV?”

Today, December 1, is World AIDS Day. This year’s theme is “End Inequality.” Inequities in access to health and social services is a huge driving factor in HIV/AIDS deaths. The Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective is working hard to provide HIV testing, referrals and linkage to services, and risk reduction education. One way youContinue reading “World AIDS Day 2021”

Everyone at the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective hopes you enjoyed your Thanksgiving and were able to enjoy some quiet time. It only gets crazier from here…. We are asking our friends to take a few minutes out of their busy schedules to remember the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective this Giving Tuesday,Continue reading “Giving Tuesday is November 30!”

Come to a fun potluck Friendsgiving on Dec. 8 at 7pm! Bring a dish (please list all ingredients) to the Free Center at 460 New Britain Ave in Hartford to share a delicious meal in a safe, affirming environment. Meet other young gay and bi men and enjoy the holiday spirit. Festive dress encouraged butContinue reading “MPowerment Friendsgiving”

In 2021, at least 45 transgender people were killed in acts of violence. The number is likely higher due to unreported deaths and misgendering in official reports. Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. Honor our trans family, friends, and neighbors who have died over the past year, and recommit to ending the violence. Say theirContinue reading “Transgender Day of Remembrance”

What’s a great way to honor World AIDS Day? Getting tested for HIV. Know your status – protect your health and your partner(s). We’re having an all-day HIV testing event on Dec. 2 from 12pm-8pm. Testing is by appointment only, so give us a call at 860-278-4163 to schedule a test now.

When you donate to One Big Event, you help fund HGLHC’s programming, from STD testing, to dental care, to sexual health education. Thank you so much for your participation in One Big Event 2021! The donation link at onebigevent.org will be live until Nov. 20, so please donate to help us help the community.