Services

• Free HIV testing

Free HIV Testing is a program of HAF, a community-based health organization fully dedicated to improving health outcomes of Georgians. In sponsoring Free HIV Testing for all Georgians, we pledge to provide concrete support to those who are living with HIV while stemming the spread of HIV. We firmly believe that Knowing is Better, therefore we encourage all Georgians to test for HIV sooner rather than later. We pledge to be by your side every step of the way.

• Linkage to PrEP and PEP

In our organization, we are dedicated to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community by providing them with access to Linkage to PrEP and PEP. Our goal is to offer them the best options for leading a healthy life free from stigma and risks. We believe in the right of everyone to receive inclusive and respectful medical care, and we work hard to ensure that each individual receives the support they need for their well-being and HIV/AIDS prevention.

Our symposiums & workshops, emotional support counseling, support groups, health & wellness and special events have been designed with your needs in mind.

• Symposiums & Workshops

You can join our informative and interesting “Entre Hombres” (Among Men) workshop. We explore your experiences and rights as a gay or bisexual man, opportunities and challenges we face as part of the community or the “gay scene”, your life, your hopes and how to achieve goals. We have symposiums and workshops every month. Topics vary on a monthly basis determined by our participants’ needs. Past topics include “Long Term Relationships”, “Negotiating Safer Sex”, “Sexuality and Intimacy”, “Physical, Mental and Spiritual Health”. Symposiums & Workshops are available at our service centers in Bronx, Queens and Manhattan.

• Individual Emotional Support

Individual emotional support counseling is available for gay and bisexual men living with HIV/AIDS or gay and bisexual men who are at high risk of HIV infection based on risk behavior. The service is available in two forms: individual or group. Individual emotional support services are confidential, short term (16 sessions) and free. We can help you better understand and work through emotional difficulties caused by the challenge that is to live with HIV and to discuss HIV infection risk behavior.

• Special Events

We hold several educational and community specific events through the year. In 2024 we are planning to held a gay men retreat focusing on mental and physical health. We are also planning to held a community celebration for National Coming out Day. Every year we join Gay Pride events in Atlanta, GA. You can stay up to date by joining our electronic mailing list as well.

• Health & Wellness

Sometimes is hard to make important life adjustments in order to have a healthy and plenty life. Gay and bisexual men face unique challenges when trying to prevent HIV infection and adopt a healthy lifestyle. It is understandable to have a need for guidance and professional advice when targeting these goals. Under this program a counselor will work closely with you in the following areas: medical care, nutrition, safer sex negotiation with partners, impact of recreational drugs on risk of infection, your legal rights, and other important aspects of your everyday life. This program is available at all of our locations. In addition, you can check our ongoing groups and feel free to inquire about those.

You are not alone! We know that sometimes it is very difficult to adjust to all the challenges that living with HIV can bring. Our main interest is to help you; that’s what we are here for. We have plenty of years of experience and have designed our services with you and your needs in mind. These are offered completely free and with strict confidentiality. We can help you get the services needed in order to live a plentiful and healthy life. We offer help managing your medical care and treatment, financial assistance with rent payments, individual and group emotional support, plus health education and wellness services.

• Rental Assistance Program

We will be working with other non-profit organizations to offer a rental assistance program for individuals who do not qualify to receive benefits from HRA or benefits from any other government agency. If you want to know what qualifications and documentation is needed to prove eligibility, please communicate with our housing department staff, and request a consultation appointment.

• Case Management

Our Case Management program is available for people living with HIV/AIDS and their immediate family. Under this program you will receive individualized help by one of our case managers. Our case managers are fully bilingual, competent, and knowledgeable about services and programs available for people living with HIV/AIDS in New York. They will help you navigate through the bureaucracy of public services, provide advocacy, translation, and interpreting, and if necessary, escort you to your appointments. Do not waste any more time, get medical care, treatment, assistance with obtaining health insurance, financial aid and access to all the programs available so you remain healthy and live a long productive life.

• Emotional Support

Our emotional support program offers individual emotional support and group support for people living with HIV/AIDS and their families. These services are offered in a fun and family feel environment where you can talk and receive support from individuals who understand your situation and any worries you may have. Here you will learn to develop new strategies and techniques to achieve emotional peace, as well as building your family support, and learn to cope with the emotional difficulties that living with HIV can bring. In our groups you can share experiences and learn new approaches for living with HIV in the healthiest way possible. We offer support groups for newly diagnosed individuals, people living long term with HIV/AIDS, women, men, gay, lesbian and transgender individuals plus family members who wish to support their HIV positive relatives.

• Health & Wellness

Receiving an HIV diagnosis is extremely stressful and emotionally draining; it even seems more difficult when there is lack of knowledge about such a complex condition. It is understandable that you may want to speak to a person and that’s what we are here for. We are here to help you understand, make the right decisions and modifications needed in order to face your new life. Under this program you will be assigned to a bilingual case manager who knows the latest in HIV treatment and nutrition. You will also be able to discuss your concerns, like safer sex practices between you and your partner, disclosing to key friends and family members, understanding your lab tests and medication regimen, learn to advocate for yourself with doctors, plus many other important aspects of managing your condition. We also offer several workshops and symposiums on HIV, conducted by experts.

• Housing Placement Assistance Program

We are currently looking into state and federal programs to provide this services.

• Long Term Rental Assistance program

We are currently looking into state and federal programs to provide this services.

• Peers Leanding For change

• Drop- in Center

In our organization, we have a safe space for young people where they can talk, learn, and socialize without prejudices and stigmas. We provide educational opportunities, emotional support, and a close-knit community for personal growth. Join us and let’s build a brighter future together.