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Black Brothers Esteem
Join Black Brothers Esteem
Established in 1996, Black Brothers Esteem supports and empowers African American men living with HIV or those at risk of transmission through community events and social support.
Black Brothers Esteem (BBE) is a psychosocial support program for African American men who have sex with men, and gay or bisexual, gender variant, and same-gender loving men who are at risk for HIV transmission.
We support each other around issues related to HIV, hepatitis C, racism, substance use, poverty, homophobia, violence and unstable housing. We work to decrease the social isolation associated with living with HIV and hepatitis C, and our group is open to people of any HIV or hepatitis C status.
Facilitated by our expert staff, BBE designs activities and events to provide a place for African American men to gather and gain support from each other. The goal is to provide education, life skills and enhanced social connections to reduce sexual risk-taking and manage substance use.
If you have questions about BBE, email our team at BBE@sfaf.org.
A lot of people have come in and moved on to much better places than when they first showed up. That is the satisfaction of me being a part of BBE is to see that there is a way to be who you are and to be the best that you are, without being worried of the stigma.Martial York BBE member
BBE Counseling & Support
Black Brothers Esteem (BBE) offers confidential, one-on-one counseling services for gay, bisexual and same-gender loving African American and Black men. This service is available during weekly office hours.
To get support, give us a call at 415-487-8018.
BBE Groups & Events
Brothers Who Read
A book club created as a community where men can discuss their love of books. All are welcome.
BBE Movie & Game Night
Join Black Brothers Esteem for a get-together with board games, wacky bingo, cards and movies.
Phoenix Rising
Drop in to our discussion and peer support group for gay, bi and same gender loving African American men.
Something New
Join members of Black Brothers Esteem for free social outings around San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Group Facilitators
David Williams
HIV & Aging Case Manager
Pronouns: He/him/his
415-487-8011
dwilliams@sfaf.org
Traye Turner
Program Assistant, Black Brothers Esteem
Pronouns: He/him/his
415-487-8022
tturner@sfaf.org
Tony Bradford
Associate Director, Community Engagement
415- 487-8058
Get tested for HIV, STIs and hepatitis C
Find free testing for HIV, sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) and hepatitis C at multiple locations across San Francisco. Ask BBE how you can get a Visa gift card for testing.
QTPOC at Strut
A weekly social, learning and wellness group made by and for Queer & Trans People of Color hosted at Strut every Thursday evening.
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