Join HVCS at the LOFT on the third Tuesday of every month for free HIV and/or sexually transmitted infections (STI) testing. We also offer referrals for PrEP and harm reduction (safer sex or using drugs safer).
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Free HIV and STD Testing at the LOFT
Tuesday, January 19th, 2021Syringe Exchange Expands Into Westchester
Monday, January 11th, 2021
Since the 1980’s, HVCS has provided services throughout Westchester County to people who use drugs, including HIV, STD and Hepatitis C prevention and education, HIV and STD testing, linkage to substance use disorder treatment services, and, when possible, emergency food and supplies. Many of these specific services were provided by our Project Reach Out program (PRO), which travels to Westchester’s urban areas—places hit hardest by the double HIV and opioid epidemics.
We were just approved to offer what is called “second tier syringe exchange” services via our PRO staff. They will be able to provide access to syringes, recoupment of used syringes, Narcan trainings, referrals to treatment, and information about prevention services to people who use drugs (PWUD). This is a form of “peer-delivered” services, where staff are permitted to carry out exchanges wherever they are, without being fixed to a particular location like our other syringe exchange programs in Rockland and in the Mid-Hudson.
This is a significant enhancement to the PRO program and a boon to Westchester’s PWUD population. By being embedded in the community and gaining clients’ trust, we aim to refer even more people to substance use treatment facilities and other services than ever before.
Free HIV and STD Testing at the LOFT
Tuesday, December 15th, 2020Join HVCS at the LOFT on the third Tuesday of every month for free HIV and/or sexually transmitted infections (STI) testing. We also offer referrals for PrEP and harm reduction (safer sex or using drugs safer).
Free HIV and STD Testing at the LOFT
Tuesday, November 17th, 2020Join HVCS at the LOFT on the third Tuesday of every month for free HIV and/or sexually transmitted infections (STI) testing. We also offer referrals for PrEP and harm reduction (safer sex or using drugs safer).
Hawthorne office closed
Thursday, November 5th, 2020Our Hawthorne office will be closed on Thursday, November 5th, Thursday, November 6th, and Thursday November 12th.
All HVCS offices are closed on Wednesdays. Staff are available by phone and email.
Hawthorne Office Closed
Friday, October 30th, 2020Our Hawthorne office will be closed on Friday, October 30, 2020.
Free HIV and STD Testing at the LOFT
Tuesday, October 20th, 2020Join HVCS at the LOFT on the third Tuesday of every month for free HIV and/or sexually transmitted infections (STI) testing. We also offer referrals for PrEP and harm reduction (safer sex or using drugs safer).
Free HIV and STD Testing at the LOFT
Tuesday, September 15th, 2020Join HVCS at the LOFT on the third Tuesday of every month for free HIV and/or sexually transmitted infections (STI) testing. We also offer referrals for PrEP and harm reduction (safer sex or using drugs safer).
Free HIV and STD Testing at the LOFT
Tuesday, August 18th, 2020Join HVCS at the LOFT on the third Tuesday of every month for free HIV and/or sexually transmitted infections (STI) testing. We also offer referrals for PrEP and harm reduction (safer sex or using drugs safer).
Free HIV and STD Testing at the LOFT
Tuesday, July 21st, 2020Join HVCS at the LOFT on the third Tuesday of every month for free HIV and/or sexually transmitted infections (STI) testing. We also offer referrals for PrEP and harm reduction (safer sex or using drugs safer).