Prevention & Community Health

About This Service

GMHC is a leading provider of HIV prevention and community health programs. We recognize that these programs must be culturally relevant and accessible to different groups. Over the years, we have adapted our programs in response to the changing face of the epidemic. Our programs are designed to promote resilience and healthy behaviors while recognizing the different experiences and challenges facing various communities.

Our Programs

Our prevention programs are designed to meet the needs of different communities around New York City. They include programs for:

Black and Latinx People
We provide several programs which focuses on young gay and bisexual men, and other men who have sex with men who are ages 18 and older and are Black and Latinx. Some of the programs are offered in English and Spanish. These include Promise for HIP.

Transgender, Gender Nonconforming, & Non-Binary People
Through Project Transcend, we support TGNCNB people in enhancing their health and well-being. Project Transcend has different components to suite different needs of community members.

Women
We create comprehensive prevention tools to help uplift the lives of women living with HIV or at risk of HIV infection. Our aim is to empower women and promote positive behavior changes. Our community outreach to women includes leading HIV-related educational events and distributing prevention education materials and safer sex kits.

Youth and Young Adults

The Clubhouse Youth Drop-in Space is designed to focus on the unique needs and interests of LGBTGNC youth of color and young adults who want to learn how to make smart decisions in their lives and have great support in doing so. The Clubhouse is open Tuesdays 2–5pm.
The Latex Ball is the largest annual ball of the international House and Ball community where youth and young adults of color safely celebrate their gender identity and sexual expression and learn about HIV prevention and sexual health.

GMHC Testing Center

Our Testing Center provides free, confidential, counseling and testing for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and hepatitis C for people ages 18 and older. Our counselors also provide health education resources, benefits navigation and risk-reduction strategies. Finally, GMHC coordinates confidential HIV counseling and testing efforts at universities and colleges, gyms, dance clubs, bars, faith communities, health fairs, Pride-related and other events and meetings.