Applications are open for the 2023-2024 academic year HGLHC scholarship! We are offering two $500 scholarships – one for a high school student entering higher education or trade school, and one for a student currently enrolled in higher education or trade school. Applicants must be residents of Connecticut who have been accepted to an accreditedContinue reading “2023-2024 HGLHC Scholarship”
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Queer Prom 2022
Queer Prom is an annual event for LGBTQ+ identifying high schoolers to express themselves at a safe and affirming prom. This year we’ll be back in person after two years virtually, and it’ll be better than ever. It will be on June 18, 2022 from 6pm-9pm at the West Hartford Town Hall and will feature a live DJ and plenty of pizza and snacks. Entry is $20. No one will be turned away for lack of ability to pay.
Tuesday: Understanding Diverse Gender Identities
The West Hartford Parent Community Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Group invites you to an event featuring pediatric experts for a virtual talk / Q&A addressing Gender Identity v. Sexual Orientation; gender dysphoria in children & adolescents; the importance of respecting and supporting gender diverse individuals in our lives; medical/surgical options for gender diverse children &Continue reading “Tuesday: Understanding Diverse Gender Identities”
Jackbox GAYme Night: Valentine’s Edition
Join MPowerment Hartford and New Haven for a fun Jackbox GAYme night! We will be playing three Jackbox games and all you need to play is your phone. Winners will get $30 gift cards to Amazon! You MUST sign up in advance because space is limited.MPowerment is a group for gay and bi guys agesContinue reading “Jackbox GAYme Night: Valentine’s Edition”
HGLHC Closed for MLK Day
Please note that the Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective will be closed on January 17, 2021 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Martin Luther KingContinue reading “HGLHC Closed for MLK Day”
Kahoot! GAYme Night
Join MPowerment, our social group for gay and bi guys ages 18-35, and the Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective for a virtual game night! We’ll be playing Kahoot!, a trivia game that only requires your phone to play. That’s not all – the winner will get a $30 Amazon gift card! What can beContinue reading “Kahoot! GAYme Night”
The Health Collective’s MUSIC BINGO is Happening on Jan. 22
Now’s the time to sign up. As they say: “You Can’t Win if You Don’t Play!” The Health Collective’s MUSIC BINGO is happening on Jan. 22. Like Music? Like Games? Like a fun time? Join the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective for our online Music Bingo on Saturday, January 22nd! Our virtual “Doors” openContinue reading “The Health Collective’s MUSIC BINGO is Happening on Jan. 22”
Get involved in MPowerment!
MPowerment, our social group for gay and bi men ages 18-35, will have its first meeting of 2022 on January 11 at 7:00 pm. We’ll be meeting on Zoom to make plans for the upcoming year. Last year, the events we planned included a Dungeons and Dragons one-off, trivia nights, tabling at West Hartford Pride,Continue reading “Get involved in MPowerment!”
Ask Kim: What is injectable PrEP?
Dear Kim, I recently heard that there’s a new type of PrEP that is injected every two months. I take pills for PrEP, but this sounds so convenient, because there’s so much less to remember. But I’m worried about taking something so new – is it safe? How does it work? I’d love to hear what you have to say. Thanks, PrEPared Continue reading “Ask Kim: What is injectable PrEP?”
HGLHC CLOSED on Friday, Dec. 31
Happy Holidays! Please note that the Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective will be CLOSED on Friday, Dec. 31 in observance of New Year’s. Have a relaxing weekend!