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Harm reduction “stations” prevent overdose in hotels during COVID-19

August 6, 2020

Our Syringe Access Services team is ensuring that about 2,000 San Franciscans housed in hotel rooms during COVID-19 have easy access to harm reduction and overdose prevention supplies.

COVID-19 Updates

August 4, 2020

Given the recent developments regarding the coronavirus, we’re providing information about how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and changes to our programs and services.

Stonewall Project counselor

Talking to a loved one about their meth use: Advice from a substance use counselor

July 14, 2020

Offer your support, set boundaries, educate yourself about the realities of meth use, and avoid demanding that they stop using, said Jeremy Prillwitz, MA, LAADC, a counselor with The Stonewall Project.

AIDS 2020: Our innovations in HIV, PrEP, sexual health & harm reduction

June 30, 2020

San Francisco AIDS Foundation shared information about the incredible impact of our programs, services and research during AIDS 2020. See what we shared at the conference.

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Juneteenth: It’s time to enact the change

June 18, 2020

As we commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S., we must reckon with the continued effects of white supremacy, racism and generational trauma in our country, writes Marnika Shelton.

Mental Health Comedy Hour

Talking (and laughing) about the weird stuff going on in our heads

June 15, 2020

An ongoing comedy show at Strut raises awareness--and encourages discussion--about mental health in the queer community.

Real Talk panel discussion

A conversation on white supremacy and racism in the queer community

June 12, 2020

Community leaders shared their thoughts and perspectives on racism in the LGBTQ community everywhere from systems of health care to Grindr, plus anti-racism tips and resources at this event held in 2017.

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Swapping Shame for Pride

June 10, 2020

This Pride Season, Marnika Shelton gives us tips on overcoming shame and stigma, with self-love and self-respect.

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A queer’s thoughts on Pride cancellations

June 9, 2020

K. Cassidy confronts the difficult loss of a Pride season affected by a pandemic--what it means to members of their community, and what is left to commemorate and celebrate.

Black Lives Matter protest sign

I disagree with a “return to normal” after COVID-19

June 4, 2020

The current systems of this country are killing Black people. Instead of blaming Black people or relying on racist tropes, it’s time to fix systems to ensure health equity for all people, writes Preston Vargas.

Community

Black Lives Matter

June 2, 2020

Now more than ever, it is important for organizations like ours to say loudly that Black. Lives. Matter.

Celebrating Pride by lifting up work of local queer artists

May 27, 2020

Check out their designs, hear what Pride means to our artists, and shop for Pride merch in our online store.

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Structural inequities–not personal choice–to blame for higher rates of COVID-19 in Black communities

May 15, 2020

It’s a disturbing reality that COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting communities of color. Julie Lifshay offers a sage explanation that focuses on societal inequity as the root cause.

Voices from our front lines

May 8, 2020

Our front-line staff are showing up hard to provide free, critical health services during COVID-19. Here, they share their experiences during this time of crisis.

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Is sex on hold in the queer community during COVID-19?

May 4, 2020

Many of us are wondering what kinds of sex we should be having (if any). Felipe Flores explores how people are evaluating risk, and making decisions that work for their own lives.

[NSFW] Keep your sex life spicy during social distancing

May 4, 2020

Find a cure for your horniness and boredom with a few inventive ideas from our queer community.

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Our impact

HIV, harm reduction & substance use services don’t stop for COVID-19

May 1, 2020

Our staff share experiences delivering sexual health, overdose prevention, harm reduction & substance use counseling during shelter-in-place. Here’s why--and how--we’re providing these essential health services.

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PrEP

¿Debes seguir PrEP si te estás poniendo en cuarentena?

April 20, 2020

Nuestro equipo de PrEP recomienda seguir con tu rutina de PrEP, aunque no estés teniendo encuentros sexuales con nadie ahora mismo. Consigue apoyo de nosotros si lo necesitas.

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Our internship program is training future leaders in healthcare

April 15, 2020

“It’s important for the program to bring in people who are connected to our priority populations to this work,” said Jeremy Zondlo, who leads the training program.

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Should you continue PrEP if you’re self-quarantining?

April 13, 2020

Our PrEP team recommends keeping up with your PrEP routine, even if you’re not hooking up with anyone right now. Get support from us if you need it.

Spring flowers

How can we enjoy pleasure while staying present with grief and suffering?

April 13, 2020

As we welcome Spring in the Bay Area, our hearts simultaneously hold grief and pleasure. Allowing ourselves to welcome these conflicting emotions deepens our resilience and healing, writes Preston Vargas.

Love in the time of Corona

April 8, 2020

As we shelter in place, we’ve got time for more sex—and to develop intentional intimacy. Marnika Shelton shares creative ideas for combating the loneliness and isolation that can come from self-quarantine.

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Building Healthy Online Communities rolls out nationwide HIV home testing program

April 7, 2020

The program, based out of San Francisco AIDS Foundation, creates an easier way for people on apps like Grindr to get tested.

Person receiving Narcan at Harm Reduction Center

With soaring overdose deaths in San Francisco, what more can we do?

April 2, 2020

Ro Giuliano, director of Syringe Access Services programs & operations, and Laura Thomas, director of harm reduction policy, share how they understand these trends and what we can do in response.

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