Promoting Health

HIV Prevention/Promoting Healthy Behaviors

HIV Counseling, Testing & Referral - (CTR)
Certified by the State of CT Dept. of Public Health, the HIV
clinic offers one-on-one, client-centered informational sessions
in which clients are made aware of basic HIV/AIDS
information and testing procedures, and receive counseling
that is relevant to their individual situation. Same day HIV
test results available.

Screening for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and
Hepatitis C is also available. All testing is confidential or
anonymous and services are free of charge.

Safety Counts
A harm reduction, multiple-session health education intervention
held in small groups, including at least one individual
session, to reduce HIV risks among active drug users who are
at very high risk for HIV infection. This client-centered
approach aims at reducing HIV, Hepatitis C, and other risk
behaviors. It also assists clients in developing personal risk
reduction goals.

VOCES
A single session, video-based HIV/STD prevention workshop,
designed to encourage condom use and improve condom
negotiation skills. Sessions are held in small groups of
peers that are gender specific.

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