Public health officials issued a "stay-at-home" order to be in effect until further notice. We've closed our office at 1035 Market Street and only offering essential services at Strut and the 6th Street Harm Reduction Center. Learn more.

African Americans

Our case management services, education resources and peer programs provide culturally-relevant health care and HIV services for Black and African American people in our community. With a long history of groups for and by Black communities, we continue to challenge the disproportionate effect of HIV on communities of color, and ensure that everyone has access to the tools and resources they need to be healthy and well.

Our Programs

Black Brothers Esteem

A program empowering gay, bisexual, and same-gender loving African American men who are at risk of HIV.

DREAAM Project

Drop in social & health events for gay, bisexual & queer African American and Black men age 30 and under.

Free 2 B

Drugs & alcohol support group for men of color.

For the Culture

Crystal meth support group for Black & African American men.

Bridgemen

Community group for gay, bisexual, and trans men making a difference through social events and service work.

Our Services

HIV Support & Health Navigation Testing and treatment for STIs, HIV medication starts and linkage to HIV care, health navigation & HIV testing   Sexual Health & Testing HIV, hep C & STI testing; linkage to treatment, anal health care, hormone level checks, pregnancy tests & more   PrEP & PEP Highly effective HIV prevention medication with benefits navigation and insurance support    Hepatitis C Free hepatitis C testing & treatment for people who formerly or currently inject, with social & group support   Substance Use Treatment No-judgement counseling and treatment for people interested in changing their relationship to drugs & alcohol   Counseling & Case Management Individualized support for substance use, accessing PrEP, medical needs and HCV/HIV care    Syringe Access & Disposal Safer injection & disposal supplies, overdose prevention, and other harm reduction tools    Housing & Financial Benefits Transitional housing assistance, rental subsidies and financial benefits counseling for people living with HIV   Support Groups Advice, info & friendship in groups for people living with HIV, people addressing substance use & more  

Black Brothers Esteem

Since the early days of the HIV epidemic in San Francisco, Black Brothers Esteem has provided prevention and support to African American and Black men in the Bay Area. Join us as we continue to support each other, celebrate our resilience and build community.

Find Support

The DREAAM Project

Determined to Respect and Encourage African American Men (DREAAM) is your place for Friday Night Kickbacks, karaoke contests, summer BBQs and other events and parties. If you’re an African American or Black GBQ man under age 30 looking for community, join us.

Turn Up

QTPOC at Strut

A weekly social, learning and wellness space made by and for Queer & Trans People of Color hosted at Strut every Thursday evening. Get access to PrEP services and find out more.

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Upcoming Events & Groups

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