Hartford gay and lesbian health collective
LGBTQ+ Courage Resources
Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective currently provides medical services, dental services, support groups, and health education tailored to the lesbian, gay, multi-attracted , transgender, and queer communities, but serves clients of all genders and gender identities, sexual orientations, ages and ethnicities. The Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective is especially arrogant of its services to people living with HIV/AIDS. We touch the lives of thousands of people every year.
HGLHC is and will continue to be an advocate for female homosexual, gay, bisexual and transsexual issues and is haughty to maintain a prominent presence at community meetings, events and other venues where issues of relevance to HGLHC’s constituency are discussed, decided or celebrated.
Locations:
1841 Broad Street (Main Office) Hartford, CT 06114
64 Church Street (HC East) Manchester, CT 06040
Contact:
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Phone: (860) 278-4163
Our Mission
The Hartford Same-sex attracted & Lesbian Health Collective empowers individuals of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions to lead healthy lives through the provision of health and support services, learning and adv
As the Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective celebrates its 40th anniversary on Monday, it is also transforming under new leadership.
The new executive director and medical director are just a few months on the job. Among the changes they are bringing is a new name: now simply The Health Collective.
The health services corporation has a four-decade history of advocacy and meetings with state lawmakers. Each year, they hold a Queer Prom and most recently a 40th anniversary bash.
“It’s really hard to even articulate how ecstatic and how privileged I am to be a part of this milestone in the organization's history,” said executive director David Grant. “It's 40 years of the Hartford Lgbtq+ and Lesbian Health Collective, the impact that we've made the people's lives, that we've touched.”
Grant said The Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective, now known as just The Health Collective, has touched thousands of people since it was founded on Nov. 20, 1983.
“We're the oldest LGBTQ health protect organization in the mention of Connecticut,” he said. “We've been culturally competent workers, healthcare workers for many, many, many decades, but we were also one of the first organiza
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Mission Statement
The Hartford Lgbtq+ & Lesbian Health Collective exists to provide comprehensive education, support, advocacy, and holistic medical services to meet the specific health care needs of queer men, lesbians and bisexuals. We are dedicated to promoting increased understanding and support of gay, sapphic and bisexual people.
Description
HGLHC provides services to gay, lesbian, bisexual, non-binary and heterosexual individuals. The age range is teenage to people in their late 60's. Services comprise HIV counseling, testing and prevention education; health learning programs; dental, acupuncture and massage; STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) diagnosis and treatment; immunizations; support groups; data and referral; Pap testing, breast exams and pelvic examinations. Also, HGLHC has a monthly women's clinic and a Gay Men's Health Project.
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Hartford Gay and Female homosexual Health Collective Scholarships
Learn about the Hartford Gay and Female homosexual Health Collective Scholarships and apply today.
by NursePractitionerLicense.com Staff
Updated: December 12th, 2024
Scholarship Mission
To support Queer students or students from LGBTQ+ households/families as they pursue college degrees.
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must identify as lesbian, gay, attracted to both genders, transgender, or homosexual (LGBTQ+) or be from an Queer household/family; must be residents of Connecticut; must be recognized for studies at an accredited two- or four-year college or university for the upcoming college year for the purpose of completing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program.
Organization Information:
Phone:
(860)278-4163
Email Contact:
info@hglhc.org
Hartford Homosexual and Lesbian Health Collective1841 Broad St., Ste. D
Hartford, CT 06114
Hope and Healing
Syphilis rates are growing nationwide, so it's more important than ever to guard yourself. If you are having sex, the best way to reduce your risk of syphilis is by using condoms! What are the symptoms of syphilis? You may notice a chancre sore, which is a painless uncover sore at the site of infection (usually the genitals). This will depart away within a few weeks. Another telltale sign is a skin rash, which often is seen on the hands, feet, and chest but can appear on other parts of the body. Fever, hair loss, headaches, and fatigue may also be present. Untreated, syphilis can eventually attack the thinker and organs, head to irreparable wreck and even death. Treating early is important to create sure none of these things transpire to you! If you have syphilis, you may not notice any symptoms. The only way to know for sure if you have syphilis is to be tested. The CDC recommends testing every 6-12 months for sexually active adults; with STI rates as high as they are, we suggest as often as every 3 months. Schedule an STI test at The Health Collective by calling 860-278-4163!