OUR SERVICES |
We offer free, confidential, safer sex support—not judgment. We’re here so you can live the life you want and be as healthy as possible.
PROGRAMS DESIGNED BY AND FOR LGBTQ PEOPLE OF COLOR
- Drop-in Center: a safe space for LGBTQ people of color to gather and socialize
- Discussion/Sexcussion & Movie Nights
- Club MOCHA/MOCHA Lounge: an LGBTQ youth gathering featuring music, food, and games
HIV, STD & HEPATITIS C TESTING & EDUCATION
- Free and confidential HIV testing with results within 20 minutes
- Counseling for HIV prevention and treatment
- Screening, education, and referrals for STDs and Hepatitis C
- At-home testing kits available by mail
ACCESS TO PrEP AND PEP TO STAY HIV NEGATIVE
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis): a daily pill that prevents HIV infection. Learn more here.
PEP: if you suspect you may have been exposed to HIV, PEP can keep you HIV negative if started within 72 hours. PEP is available at Trillium Health's pharmacy 24/7. Call 585.241.9000 anytime to be connected to PEP.
Free condoms and lube and how-tos so you can protect yourself
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
One-on-one support and access to resources: help and support for challenges you may be facing
Support groups: such as Living Authentically (a trans support group for People of Color), PrEP peer support group, and many more
Food Pantry: stop by and take what you need to feed yourself and your family
Proven techniques: learn about safer sex techniques
ENDING THE HIV EPIDEMIC
The MOCHA Center is committed to ending the HIV epidemic by expanding testing so everyone knows their HIV status, helping everyone with HIV get treatment to stay healthy and prevent transmission, and expanding access to PrEP to prevent new infections.
For additional information and support, reach out to The MOCHA Center.
WE'RE OPEN FOR TESTING!