Pride for Youth launches groundbreaking new HIV testing program on Long island!

Exciting News!! Pride for Youth is one of only 6 programs statewide, selected to be part of a NYS AIDS Institute Pilot Program to provide access to free Self-Administered HIV Testing Kits to those at risk for HIV infection. This new program, is open to all members of the LGBTQ community, age 17 years and up, or anyone who feels they may be at risk for HIV. Individuals will be given the opportunity to self-administer their own rapid HIV test, with the support of a PFY counselor, or take the test home to administer in the privacy of their home. PFY counseling staff will follow up with all participants to offer linkage to care and ongoing HIV prevention education and support. Call (516) 679-9000 ext 16 and speak with Jill Estes (jestes@longislandcrisiscenter.org) to get connected! All testing services are free and confidential.