A Message from the Executive Director,

Our Past
In 1986, a group of Latinos with HIV/AIDS, Social Workers and Community Leaders mobilized and started organizing a series of support groups for individuals recently diagnosed with HIV. As the epidemic grew and more Latinos in the Hartford area became infected with the virus that causes AIDS, these individuals took a leadership role and started advocating for more culturally appropriate programs and interventions to halt the spread of the disease. Out of these issues emerged Latino Community Services, formerly known as Latinos Contra SIDA, Inc.

Our Future
Today, as the HIV epidemic continues to grow among the Latino population, we have developed new strategies that will enable us to reach those disproportionately impacted more efficiently and effectively, reaffirming our commitment to strengthening Latino families and communities. We will continue to implement our strategic plan, LCS 2010, and its enhanced new vision, focusing on three main areas: the integration of prevention and care in an effort to provide a continuum of services to those we serve and the community, the use of evidence-based interventions to deliver effective prevention programs, and the expansion of services to provide capacity building assistance to faith-and community organizations serving Latinos and other disproportionately impacted populations.

We encourage everyone to get educated, learn the facts and avoid the impact of HIV/AIDS in your life and in the lives of your loved ones. Please contact us to learn more-- we are here to help