Callen-Lorde Community Health Center

01/09/2025

Today is the National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter.

Former President Carter founded the Carter Center in 1982, a non-profit organization that “seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health."

From fighting parasitic disease, to establishing a major drug donation program, to addressing the mental health crisis in the U.S., the 39th president's work on community health spanned five decades after he left office.

01/06/2025

Happy New Year from Callen-Lorde. Please make note of January hour changes and closures and plan accordingly.

01/01/2025

We are starting 2025 with gratitude in our hearts for our supporters and our community.

As we look to navigate the upcoming year, we will do all we can to support the health and wellness of our TGNB, q***r, and BIPOC communities as well as advance health equity and racial justice.

We encourage you to take care of yourself this year and beyond and to add habits or create routines that contribute to your health and well-being. If you are overdue for medical care, whether it be HIV testing, gynecological services, or primary care needs, all three of our clinics are accepting new patients. Learn more about how to become a patient at callen-lorde.org/register

12/30/2024

This is your last chance to make a donation to Callen-Lorde this year! Visit Callen-Lorde.org/Give to donate today.

Your support ensures we can continue our services, expand patient access to the care they need, expand the impact of our clinics in the Bronx and Brooklyn, and prepare the next generation of healthcare providers to serve our communities with expertise and compassion. Together, we can push forward with resilience and a vision of a world where everyone is free to live authentically, without fear.

12/27/2024

You already know about the good work that takes place at our clinics, but did you know about Callen-Lorde’s advocacy efforts?

We work on the local, state, and federal level on legislation, regulation and sustainable sources of revenue and funding to support the health and wellness of our TGNB, q***r and BIPOC communities as well as advance health equity and racial justice.

Callen-Lorde believes healthcare is a human right, and comprehensive, quality healthcare should be available to all. Our advocacy work is one of the ways we work every day towards fulfilling that goal.

12/23/2024

The holiday season can be isolating and difficult for LGBTQ+ folks. Here at Callen-Lorde, we want to let you know that we're here for you. Our partnership with Crisis Text Line offers 24/7 confidential counseling via text, from wherever you are. You are not alone. 🤍💗🩵🤎🖤❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

La temporada navideña puede ser aislada y difícil para las personas LGBTQ+. Aquí en Callen-Lorde, queremos que sepas que estamos aquí para ti. Nuestra asociación con Crisis Text Line ofrece asesoramiento confidencial a través de mensajes de texto las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana, desde cualquier lugar. Usted no está solo. 🤍💗🩵🤎🖤❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

12/20/2024

One of our highlights from 2024 was our annual Rainbow Run.

✅ Biggest run yet
✅ Runners and volunteers gathered in Hudson River Park to join Callen-Lorde staff in a celebration of community
✅ Raised funds for our critical work

We appreciate each and every person who participated or pledged support. 🤍💗🩵🤎🖤❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

12/19/2024

The Keith Haring Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Fellowship in LGBTQ+ Health applications open January 2.

Through this fellowship, Callen-Lorde offers a premier LGBTQ+ healthcare training program that enhances knowledge, increases compassion, and brings awareness to the healthcare barriers that LGBTQ+ communities face.

Upon completion of this training and experience, our fellows are specialized in LGBTQ+ health and utilize the skills they learn to help close the gap in health disparities for LGBTQ+ people.

Learn more about the program and apply today at callen-lorde.org/haring

12/18/2024

Check out our schedules for the upcoming holidays.

Please plan for any health needs and request refills in advance if necessary.

12/18/2024

Callen-Lorde’s mission does not change with the political winds. In times of both progress and regression, we are here to provide compassionate, affirming care because every person deserves to be seen, heard, and valued. Please join us in protecting this vital work with a tax-deductible donation at Callen-Lorde.org/Give

12/16/2024

This season, consider giving to our q***r and trans youth in the Health Outreach to Teens (HOTT) Program. Essentials such as hygiene kits, warm clothes, gender-affirming items and more are needed! Go to Callen-Lorde.org/HOTTwishlist to purchase a gift. Thank you for showing up for LGBTQ+ youth ❤️🌈❄️

12/15/2024

What is LGBTQ+ Affirming Healthcare? Read our interview with the Bronx Free Press to learn more. Article available in English y en Español.

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12/12/2024

COIN (Cecilia’s Occupational Inclusion Network), a health program for s*x workers, provides free care in an affirming, supportive environment. COIN patients can utilize Walk-In hours at Callen-Lorde Chelsea every Friday from 10am-3pm or can be scheduled at any Callen-Lorde location. Intake and appointments can be made by calling the COIN line at (212) 271-8134 or the main call center at (212) 271-7200.

12/11/2024

Support Callen-Lorde this giving season.

For 55 years, Callen-Lorde has stood as a beacon of hope and resilience in LGBTQ+ health. From our roots as a volunteer clinic offering unbiased care, through the darkest days of the HIV epidemic, to becoming a recognized global leader in LGBTQ+ health, we have been here for those most vulnerable. Today, in the face of mounting challenges to LGBTQ+ rights, including protections in healthcare, we continue this legacy of resilience.

Every contribution—large or small—plays a critical role in keeping our doors open and our care accessible to all who need it. Please consider making a gift today: Callen-Lorde.org/Give

12/09/2024

The U.S. has an ambitious goal of ending new HIV transmissions by 2030, yet the House stands in the way of our goals by proposing over $700M in HIV funding cuts. Tell your representatives in Congress to at bit.ly/savehivfunding2025

12/06/2024

As we look back on a challenging year, we are grateful for our community and our resilience. We wanted to take a moment to pause and reflect on some of the successes from 2024.

This June, we commemorated in Union Square. This year’s fair was our biggest yet and featured 22 testing sites, which screened around 150 patients for HIV specifically, and 50 tabling booths promoting their services. Our Mobile Medical Unit was up and running, alongside a booth staffed by our outreach team, and Callen-Lorde was proud to offer HIV/STI screening and treatment, mpox and COVID vaccines, and plenty of swag for anyone who wanted, free of charge.

12/05/2024

Callen-Lorde remains committed to advancing LGBTQ+ healthcare. Interested in joining us? Sign up today for our Care with Action program and join a community of activists working together to increase access to care. Telling your story can help make a difference, sign up today at Callen-Lorde.org/Action