A Project of Long Island Crisis Center
HIV/AIDS does not discriminate, but due to homophobia, transphobia and pressure to live one’s life on the down low, many young men who have sex with men are becoming infected with HIV. And even worse, most of them don’t even know that they are carrying the virus.

That is why getting tested for HIV is so important for each and every guy, whether you consider yourself straight, gay, bi, or transgender.

The Young Men’s Program sponsors free and confidential HIV Counseling and Testing in partnership with Planned Parenthood of Nassau County. A trained educator will talk to you about your risks and take a drop of your blood for the test – it’s called OraQuick. You’ll get your results in about 20 minutes. If you test negative, you’ll receive information about how you can stay that way. If you test positive, you’ll make an appointment to take another test to confirm the results. And if that test turns up positive, we can link you with support and resources to help you deal with it.

Counseling and Testing is offered at the Coffeehouse every second Friday of the month between 7:30pm and 10:00pm. No appointment is required. Youth are seen on a first come/first served basis. We recommend that you contact us to let us know that you’re coming. Contact Pete Carney, pcarney@longislandcrisiscenter.org, (516) 679-9000, ext. 122.


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