Latino Community Services

Hartford, CT - Our mission is to work with undeserved communities to stop the spread of HIV and care for those with HIV/AIDS

[Latino Community Services @latinocsct]

LCS is now offering at-home HIV test kits. Oraquick in-home HIV test is an oral swab. You get results in 20 minutes and can be done in the privacy of your own home. Kits come with instructions on how to perform the test.
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#hiv #aids #stopaids #lgbt #stophiv #LCSHartford

[Latino Community Services @latinocsct]

In March of each year, people across the United States celebrate Women’s History Month starting with March 8th with the International Women’s Day.

#womensmonth #LCSHartford #hartfordhasit #hartford #women

[Latino Community Services @latinocsct]

This coming March 31, we celebrate the International Transgender Day of Visibility, dedicated to raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society.

#transgender #LCSHartford #hartfordhasit

[Latino Community Services @latinocsct]

Be kind, respectful, and a friend to others no matter who they love or how they identify themselves: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Queer. ⁠
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#LCShartford #hartfordhasit #connecticut #hartfordct #lgbt #lgbtq

[Latino Community Services @latinocsct]

Thinking BIG? Don't let anybody put a limit on your dreams.

When it seems that no one cares, Latino Community Services has its doors open for you, providing the best possible culturally sensitive support for your needs.⁠

#LCSHartford #hartfordhasit #hartfordt

[Latino Community Services @latinocsct]

Today we celebrated the birthday of Juan Hernandez,
the Project KIKI and Substance Abuse Case Manager at Satellite Office.
Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Juan!

#LCSHartford #hartford #hartfordhasit #LCSteam

[Latino Community Services @latinocsct]

After 50 years of age, having a satisfying life shouldn't stop.⁠
People of color 50 and older can be at risk of HIV/AIDS. This risk increases between MSM.

#PROTEGETE #PROTECTYOURSELF⁠
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#hiv #aids #stopaids #lgbt #stophiv #LCSHartford #hartfordhasit #hartfordct

[Latino Community Services @latinocsct]

Latest KIKI Cohort at LCS. Project KIKI services MSM, Bisexual and transgender (M to F) of color 18 and older.⁠
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For more information on Project KIKI and how to get involved in a cohort, call 595-3840.

#projectkiki #LCSHartford #hartfordhasit #connecticut #lgbt #lgbtq

[Latino Community Services @latinocsct]

Throughout the month of March — local, state, federal, and national organizations come together to shed light on the impact of HIV and AIDS on women and girls and show support for those at risk of and living with HIV.

#LCSHartford #Hartfordhasit #womensmonth #hiv #aids

[Latino Community Services @latinocsct]

Take preventive actions to stay healthy and avoid contagious diseases like the #coronavirus, especially for people living with #hivaids.

#PublicHealth #hiv #aids #LCSHartford #hartfordhasit #hartford

[Latino Community Services @latinocsct]

Today is Caregiver Appreciation Day.
This is a very important day of recognition for the millions of Americans, who selflessly give their time to care for those who are ill, disabled, or elderly.
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#caregivers #CaregiverAppreciationDay #LCSHartford #hartfordhasit #hartford

[Latino Community Services @latinocsct]

CDC recommends everyday preventive actions to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus respiratory virus:

1) cover your cough
2) wash your hands
3) stay home when sick

Be Safe, Stay Healthy.

https://t.co/Ovlc1fJnU6

#coronavirus #LCSHartford #hartford #virus

[Latino Community Services @latinocsct]

1,458 live with HIV in the city of Hartford, Connecticut according to the CT Department of Public Health Surveillance Program. 747 Hispanics, 551 Black/African American, 140 White and 20 from other races.

#GetTested #StopHIVStigma #hiv #aids #LCSHartford #hartforhasit

[Latino Community Services @latinocsct]

Myth: Having HIV Means You Have AIDS

HIV is a virus that can lead to immune system deterioration.

AIDS is a condition or stage 3 HIV, develops when HIV has caused serious damage to the immune system.

#stophiv #hiv #aids #LCSHartford #hartfordhasit #hivmyths

[Latino Community Services @latinocsct]

Latinos aged 50 and older are at risk of HIV/AIDSA infection, LCS offers prevention programs, testing, and other services available free of charge.

#PROTEGETE #PROTECTYOURSELF⁠
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#hiv #aids #stopaids #lgbt #stophiv #LCSHartford #hartfordhasit #hartfordct

[Latino Community Services @latinocsct]

Be proud of your sexual orientation and identity.
God loves us all without discrimination of race, color or physical structure.

Our staff is trained to provide support to those who are discovering their sexuality.

#comingout #LCSHartford #hartfordhasit #sexuality #lgbt

[Latino Community Services @latinocsct]

Transgender people are people whose gender identity is different from the gender they were thought to be at birth.
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#LCSHartford #hartfordhasit #hartfordct #connecticut #lgbt #lgbtq #hiv #hivaids #projectKIKI

[Latino Community Services @latinocsct]

Video from the @hartfordpride Carnival Night, last Friday, February 21 at Pond House Cafe at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford. where people enjoyed music, dancing, food and mask party.

#samba #carnivalnight #hartfordct #hartfordpride #mardigras #HartfordLCS hartfordhasit

[Latino Community Services @latinocsct]

HIV continues to be a serious threat to the health of Hispanic/Latino communities. In 2017, adult and adolescent Hispanics/Latinos made up 26% (9,889) of the 38,739 new HIV diagnoses in the United States (US).

#STOPHIV

#hiv #aids #hartford #hartfordct #LCSHartford

[Latino Community Services @latinocsct]

Can a person contract HIV from a tattoo or a body piercing?⁠
There are no known cases in the US of anyone contracting HIV this way. However, it is possible to contract HIV from a reused or not properly sterilized equipment.
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#hiv #aids