Montrose Counseling Center’s HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention outreach programs target
- men who have sex with men (MSMs)
- injection drug users (IDUs)
- other substance users at risk for HIV infection who may or may not be seeking treatment
Free HIV and TB screenings are offered to persons who are identified as being at risk for HIV infection and are uncertain of their HIV status. Participants are assessed for risk behaviors, provided with culturally relevant information about reducing risk. Referrals to case management, health services, alcohol and drug treatment and education about the link between substance use and HIV/STI risk are also provided.
The People That You Meet – Community PROMISE from Montrose Counseling Center.
Community PROMISE
MCC’s Community PROMISE team works to educate vulnerable populations about HIV/AIDS and how to reduce one’s the risk of HIV infection. The Peers Reaching Out and Modeling Intervention Strategies (PROMISE) program works by allowing members of the African American MSM community to share their stories about how they have lowered their risk for HIV infection. Ways of reducing risk include increasing condom use, reducing the number of sexual partners, decreasing substance abuse, and engaging in safer methods of drug use. Besides sharing their own stories, Peer Advocates distribute other role model stories, condoms, and bleach kits. Their participation allows MCC to reach people who otherwise might not receive services. For more information or to volunteer as a Peer Advocate, please call 713.529.0037 x321.
For more information about general HIV/STI services, including HIV and TB testing, please call 713-529-0037.
