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Come to dinner and a show on the patio at Marlborough Pizza & Restaurant on Thursday, May 18, 2023! Have a delicious dinner, enjoy an exciting adult comedy hour drag show, and support the life-saving services provided by the Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective. Dinner is from 4:30-6pm, with a choice of chicken, fish,Continue reading “May 18 Benefit Show”

People of all genders and orientations get abortions! That’s the REACH Fund of Connecticut is partnering with the Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective on May 9, 2023 at 7pm to bring you a discussion on LGBTQ+ abortion access. Let’s talk about how abortion services could be made to be more affirming to the LGBTQ+Continue reading “May 9: LGBTQ+ Abortion Access Discussion”

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. People identifying as LGBTQ+ experience sexual violence at a higher rate than their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts. They are also more likely to be denied services due to anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination. You can help! Here are some ways: These are some resources for survivors of sexual assault: YWCA Sexual AssaultContinue reading “Sexual Assault Awareness Month”

Tomorrow, 3/31, is Trans Day of Visibility. This is an important day to celebrate, advocate for, and amplify the voices of the trans community. Check out some ideas on celebrating the day, then take a look at some of the events happening across Connecticut. If you’re able to, consider attending a TDOV event near you!Continue reading “Trans Day of Visibility”

Did you know bi+ folks make up the largest group within the LGBTQ+ community? Yet, they face some of the largest health disparities. There are many factors, including stigma against bi+ people, lack of funding and resources, and bi+ erasure both within and outside of the LGBTQ+ community. How can YOU change this? Here areContinue reading “Bisexual Health Month”

LGBTQ+ History Trivia Night will be rescheduled due to the impending snow storm! (We sure are having bad luck with events this month, huh?) It will be held on April 11, same time, same place. More info: https://fb.me/e/RLLLoLyx

The results are in! Announcing the theme of Queer Prom 2023: GARDEN PARTY! Prom will be held at the West Hartford Town Hall on June 23. Stay tuned for more info coming in April.

Dying for another queer trivia night at HGLHC? Join us with Clare McCarthy of the Transqat Podcast to test your knowledge of LGBTQ+ history. The winner will receive an Amazon gift card as a prize! This event will be on March 14, 2023 at 7pm at the Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective (1841 BroadContinue reading “3/14: LGBTQ+ History Trivia”

Dear Kim, I know it’s not super common, but I have heard that it’s occasionally possible to get a false positive or negative on a rapid HIV test. What causes that? Is there any way to avoid it? Thanks, Curious Dear Curious, You’re right – it’s not very common, as rapid HIV tests are overContinue reading “Ask Kim: What Causes a False Positive?”

Please note that our 2/28 educational event, Butt Stuff, will be rescheduled for March 28, 2023 at 7pm due to the impending snow storm.