Bringing Mental Health Awareness to the Community
On May 15, the Community Health Worker (CHW) Program partnered with PATH, a HIV Prevention Grant, and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) for a Mental Health Awareness Month outreach event in fort Worth that reminded us all of the power of showing up, according to Tracy Harris, CHW program director. Set under a bright sky and a teal canopy, the CHW team engaged with more than 60 individuals from—offering conversation, education and connection around mental health, HIV/STI testing and substance use resources. It was a great day to be out in the community, and even greater to witness the honest, …
The National Holiday You Should Care About
Since 1995, June 27th has been designated as National HIV Testing Day—NHTD—in the United States. The main objectives of this essential day are to emphasize and encourage people to: Get tested for HIV. Know their HIV status. Get linked to care and treatment services. Why Is This National Day So Important? Early HIV testing is a crucial element in slowing the spread of HIV infection and saving the lives of those who test positive. Unfortunately, many people are unaware that they’ve been infected with HIV and are unlikely to take the necessary precautions that help prevent the spread to others. On the other …
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