Connecticut’s presidential primaries are tomorrow, August 11! Polls will be open from 6am-8pm. You can vote in person, or drop off your absentee ballot in the designated box provided by your city. For more info on how to vote, and to find your local polling location, follow this link: https://portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Election-Services/Voter-Information/Where-and-how-do-I-vote
CONTINUE READINGThis Wednesday, August 5, at 6pm, HGLHC will be sponsoring a Zoom discussion called Top To Bottom Sex Ed! This event will be a safe space for gay and bisexual men to learn about safer sex and ask any questions they have. Pre-registration is required. Learn more by clicking through to our Facebook event. You […]
CONTINUE READINGMPowerment has rebranded, and is having outdoor meetings in person again! Participants must follow physical distancing rules, wear masks, and bring their own chairs and blankets to keep one another safe. Our first outdoor meeting was last night and it was a ton of fun! Don’t know what MPowerment is? MPowerment is a group for […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective is pleased to welcome our new roster of officers starting July 1. Curtis Porter III (pictured below) is Board President. Ronald Funaro is Vice-President. The new Secretary is Andrew Wrobel and Richard Kimball remains as Treasurer. We wish them and the rest of the Board of Directors the best of luck.If you would like to […]
CONTINUE READINGExciting news! Our dental program is now scheduling appointments on a limited basis. We have safety precautions in place to protect both our patients and staff. We take dental insurance, and our caring, affirming staff will take great care of you! For more information on scheduling, call 860-278-4163.
CONTINUE READINGAll of us at Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective wish you a happy 4th of July weekend. Relax and enjoy, and stay safe and healthy! Kim Adamski, our HIV Prevention Specialist, has some tips on staying safe while you enjoy your long weekend.
CONTINUE READINGThese past few months have been challenging for everyone. Not a news flash, we know. Is there anyone who has not experienced a major life shift? Indeed, it seems that the ground is constantly moving from under us. This June brings Connecticut making tentative steps to return to “normal” and our community’s celebration of Pride […]
CONTINUE READINGCivil unrest. It is all around us. We watched a man being killed by another man. We watched a black man being killed by a police officer, while other police officers stood by and did nothing. The people who took an oath to protect and serve, did not. Anger. Rage. Disbelief. Pain. Terror. A very courageous person filmed […]
CONTINUE READINGQueer Prom is coming….virtually! On Thursday, June 25, tune in for drag, music, and tons of social media fun. And don’t miss our giveaways and social media content leading up to prom! Use the hashtag #BeYouQueerProm2020 to keep up with pre-prom excitement. This event is presented by Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective, with New Haven Pride Center, Triangle […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective announced the retirement of Bill Petrosky, Director of HIV Prevention and Care Services. Bill joined our agency in 2008 when our HIV Prevention program expanded significantly to include a multifacted outreach component focused on gay and bisexual men to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS and STDs. The aim […]
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