Togethr, we see each other beyond a diagnosis. As friends and lovers, we challenge HIV stigma. By protecting safe, brave spaces, we live openly and play togethr.
Premiering Listen Togethr
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
THE ACADEMY
LGBT Detroit Leadership Academy for Mentors and Protégés is a youth and young adult mentorship program. The LGBT Detroit Leadership Academy (The Academy) develops a candid and sustainable road map to identify and develop future leaders in the LGBT+ movement.
BROTHER TO BROTHER
Brother To Brother Lockdown is an HIV education and prevention program that takes the form of a video podcast, and provides a safe, brave space for men who engage in sex with men.
SEX, HOOKING UP, AND THE APPS
The Sex, Hooking Up, and the Apps Tour (SHUA) is a Michigan state-wide, educational tour, targeting high-risk populsus areas, visiting local and partnering organizations to discuss HIV/AIDS education, prevention, and risk reduction.
COLD AS HELL
Cold As Hell is a sex positive winter pride event. LGBT Detroit’s Cold As Hell provides education on kink culture and highlights Black and Brown folks in the leather community as well as HIV stigma.
Listen Togethr
Listen Together is a monthly podcast series from LGBT Detroit that amplifies the collective voices, experiences, and issues that echo throughout the LGBT+ community, while also providing listeners an opportunity to listen and learn from varying perspectives.
Walk Togethr
Walk Togethr is an annual health and culture one mile walk in celebration of Pride x Juneteenth to raise awareness of HIV stigma .
Date: Saturday, June 17 | 10:30AM
Location: Spirit of Detroit City Plaza
Talk Togethr
Talk Togethr is a midday talk show that will be broadcasted live bimonthly to Facebook and YouTube. Hosted by 3 lesbians of color, the show aims to explore LGBT+ life and culture with a unique approach to addressing health and wellness from a femme perspective.
Game Togethr
Game Togethr is an educational game show that educates our community on HIV stigma in a fun and engaging way. Community members are tested using a Jeopardy-style game format to see who knows the most regarding HIV, Stigma, STI/STDs, HIV Science, and HIV in Law.
Date: Saturday, September 23 | 2:30 - 4:30 PM
20021 Greenfield Rd Detroit, MI 48235
PARTNERS & RESOURCES
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
For general questions about HIV and STI prevention, control and surveillance work within Michigan, please contact DHSP at 517-241-0855.
CITY OF DETROIT HEALTH DEPARTMENT
For information about HIV Counseling and Testing Services, please call the Michigan HIV Hotline at (800) 872-2437 or visit https://gettested.cdc.gov
The Detroit Public Health STD Clinic offers free, confidential HIV counseling and testing. Please call (313) 577-9100 or visit http://www.detroitstd.org for more information or walk-in at 50 East Canfield, Detroit, MI 48201.
COMMUNITY HEALTH AWARENESS GROUP
1300 W Fort St | Detroit, MI 48226 | 313.963.3434