Posts Tagged ‘Putnam’
Thursday, July 5th, 2018
Recently, the New York City Department Of Health approached HVCS with a request to take over the Tri-County Ryan White Part A Housing Program (in Putnam, Rockland and Westchester Counties) based upon our outstanding history of serving HIV-positive homeless and unstably housed individuals. We agreed and are happy to announce the program is officially up and running under the watchful eye of Program Supervisor, Veronica Ingram-Henry, and Housing Specialist, Jessica Noble. The program can assist eligible HIV-positive clients with short-term rental assistance, utilities and telephone service, and moving expenses to secure or maintain stable housing. Eligibility is based upon HIV status, residency, and income. For more information, please contact Program Supervisor, Veronica Ingram-Henry at (845) 247-5735 or vhenry@hudsonvalleycs.org.
The HomeStarter program is also available for Rockland County residents.
Tags: HIV, housing, Putnam, Rockland, support, Westchester
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Friday, October 28th, 2016
This support group meets every Wednesday at our Putnam Valley office.
For more information, call Pat Jacobs at (845) 526-1075.
Tags: HIV, HIV Status, Putnam, support group
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Wednesday, June 22nd, 2016
Tags: AIDS, HIV, HIV Status, HIV Testing, Putnam
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2016
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has appointed Andi Straus, HVCS’ Executive Director, to be one of five representatives of the Tri-County (Westchester, Rockland and Putnam) region for the HIV Health and Human Services Planning Council of New York. The Planning Council is mandated under Part A of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act. She was appointed for a three-year term. She is on the Executive Committee since she was also asked to be the new co-chair of the Tri-County Steering Committee, sharing responsibilities with Derrick Weekes, an Administrative Director at Westchester Medical Center. Andi is very pleased to be appointed since it means that we will have an active voice in discussions about regional treatment and services for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Tags: Andi Straus, HIV, New York City, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester
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Monday, November 30th, 2015
Friday, December 4, 2015
TEEN HEALTH DAY
Carmel Fire Department
94 Gleneida Ave.
Carmel, NY
On Friday, December 4, in collaboration with Westchester Medical Center, a Teen Health Day for individuals ages 13 to 24 will be held at the Carmel Fire Department, 94 Gleneida Avenue, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Teen Health Day will offer free and confidential services including HIV testing, STD screening, Hepatitis C testing, pregnancy testing and mental health and substance abuse referrals. Several other community organizations will be participating in the event to provide education and answer questions.
Tags: adolescents, Hepatitis C, HIV, Putnam, STD, teens, World AIDS Day
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Wednesday, February 26th, 2014
The Garrison Institute presents “The Beauty of Our Lives: A Mindfulness Meditation Weekend for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, and Queer Communities”
April 17–20, Garrison, New York: www.garrisoninstitute.org/beauty2014
The practices of Mindfulness and Loving kindness cultivate an open heart and an inner home. Experience this through silent sitting, walking, movement and eating meditations, with time for mindful group sharing and community connections. Open to all levels of meditation. It’s a unique opportunity for Queer and Same Gender Loving identified folks to be together in spiritual community.
Tags: LGBTQ, Putnam
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Thursday, January 23rd, 2014
United Way of Westchester and Putnam recently conducted its “2013 Community Conversations Survey” in the two counties, and the results of the Health survey were particularly interesting.
Top Health Concerns for Westchester residents:
- affordable healthcare and screening
- dealing with chronic illness
- stresses of daily life
- obesity or unhealthy living
Top Health Concerns for Putnam residents:
- mental health
- affordable healthcare and screening
- drug and alcohol use
- dealing with chronic illness
If these are the top concerns for the two counties, HVCS is well-positioned to respond to these needs. We have programs that can assist with almost all of these needs, especially for those on Medicaid. For an infographic showing these top concerns and more, visit UWWP’s website.
Tags: health, Putnam, Westchester
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Monday, March 11th, 2013
RCS is pleased to bring Dining Out for Life to the Hudson Valley on April 25, 2013. This international event was the first dine-out fundraiser of its kind, and to date has raised millions for HIV/AIDS service organizations across North America. Our 2012 event raised more than $16,000 and counting!
Which restaurants are participating?
Check out the list below, or go to www.diningoutforlife.com/hudsonvalley. If you’re a smartphone or tablet user, visit the mobile site at www.m.diningoutforlife.com.
Or, visit our Dining Out for Life page on ARCS.org.
Tags: Dining Out for Life, donations, Dutchess County, event, Putnam, special, Ulster, Westchester
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