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The Consent Blueprint: Visioning Better Sex in 2021

January 14, 2021

Consensual is sensual. Marnika Shelton shares tips on how to make 2021 sexy by practicing consent which can lead to a healthy, happy sex life.

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Pronouns: Why They Matter

December 16, 2020

Pronouns are a huge part of our identity and give us a voice to express ourselves. Using the correct ones helps our community be seen and heard.

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How to Prevent Suicide and Protect your Mental Health this Holiday Season

November 24, 2020

You are not alone. Marnika Shelton shares ways to prevent suicide and available resources that offer support.

Ready for 2021: Our Policy Team Marches On

November 24, 2020

The policy team reflects on the progress of the movement while making strides toward the future.

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‘Elections and voting are tools to change our circumstances’

October 29, 2020

Senior Strategist and Advisor Ernest Hopkins shares a message of hope before the 2020 presidential election.

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Expanding services for people who use meth

October 19, 2020

With fatal meth overdose on the rise, we are exploring new ways to help people make changes to their use of meth and other stimulants.

COVID-19 Updates

October 5, 2020

We’re providing information about changes to our programs and services during COVID-19, how to prevent the spread of the virus.

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End the Epidemics: 2020 California Voter Guide

October 2, 2020

This guide will help you make informed decisions as you exercise your right to vote on issues related to HIV, hepatitis C, and STIs.

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Take action for the 2020 election

October 1, 2020

Our policy and advocacy team has info on HIV ballot initiatives, how to get involved in election-related advocacy, and how to join election night watch parties.

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Am I drinking too much? Partying too hard?

September 9, 2020

Two of our counselors with the Stonewall Project shared their thoughts about when the “right time” might be to talk to someone if you’re questioning your use of drugs or alcohol.

What International Overdose Awareness Day means to me

August 28, 2020

We cherish and honor the people we’ve lost to overdose, and stay connected to as harm reductionists to help each other in connection and community, writes Ro Giuliano, our director of Syringe Access Services.

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Health Justice for Latinx Communities

August 25, 2020

We are seeing with our own eyes the COVID-19 and HIV disparities that affect Latinx communities, so we must be creative with our services, said Jorge Zepeda from Latino Programs.

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We cannot let racist tropes come to define Kamala Harris

August 19, 2020

With Senator Kamala Harris announced as the Democratic party's vice-presidential candidate, this is a moment when Black people can shape conversations so that she is not limited to the racist perceptions of the media.

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SFAF staff pivot to COVID-19 response

August 10, 2020

More than 20 of our staff members have stepped up to support case investigation, contact tracing, and isolation and quarantine support.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Black Lives Matter

June 2, 2020

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

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