HGLHC - The Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective
Cause Area
- Health & Medicine
- LGBTQ+
Location
1841 Broad StreetP.O. Box 2094Hartford, CT 06114 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective exists to provide comprehensive education, support, advocacy, and holistic medical services to meet the specific health care needs of gay men, lesbians and bisexuals. We are dedicated to promoting increased understanding and support of gay, lesbian and bisexual people.
Description
HGLHC provides services to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and heterosexual individuals. The age range is teenage to people in their late 60's. Services include HIV counseling, testing and prevention education; health education programs; dental, acupuncture and massage; STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) diagnosis and treatment; immunizations; support groups; information and referral; Pap testing, breast exams and pelvic examinations. Also, HGLHC has a monthly women's clinic and a Gay Men's Health Project.