Hartford gay and lesbian health collective

Syphilis rates are growing nationwide, so it's more important than ever to preserve yourself. If you are having sex, the best way to reduce your risk of syphilis is by using condoms! What are the symptoms of syphilis? You may notice a chancre sore, which is a painless open sore at the site of infection (usually the genitals). This will go away within a few weeks. Another telltale sign is a skin rash, which often is seen on the hands, feet, and chest but can appear on other parts of the body. Fever, hair loss, headaches, and fatigue may also be present. Untreated, syphilis can eventually attack the brain and organs, leading to irreparable damage and even death. Treating early is important to make sure none of these things happen to you! If you have syphilis, you may not notice any symptoms. The only way to know for sure if you have syphilis is to be tested. The CDC recommends testing every 6-12 months for sexually active adults; with STI rates as upper as they are, we endorse as often as every 3 months. Schedule an STI check at The Health Collective by calling 860-278-4163!

Learn about the Hartford Gay and Female homosexual Health Collective Scholarships and apply today.

Scholarship Mission

To support LGBTQ+ students or students from Queer households/families as they pursue college degrees.

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must identify as lesbian, same-sex attracted, bisexual, transgender, or homosexual (LGBTQ+) or be from an LGBTQ+ household/family; must be residents of Connecticut; must be accepted for studies at an accredited two- or four-year college or university for the upcoming school year for the purpose of completing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program.

Organization Information:

Phone:

(860)278-4163

Email Contact:

info@hglhc.org

As the Hartford Male lover and Lesbian Health Collective celebrates its 40^th anniversary on Monday, it is also transforming under new leadership.

The recent executive director and medical director are just a rare months on the job. Among the changes they are bringing is a new name: now simply The Health Collective.

The health services organization has a four-decade history of advocacy and meetings with state lawmakers. Each year, they hold a Gender non-conforming Prom and most recently a 40^th anniversary bash.

“It’s really hard to even articulate how elated and how privileged I am to be a part of this milestone in the organization's history,” said executive director David Grant. “It's 40 years of the Hartford Gay and Queer woman Health Collective, the impact that we've made the people's lives, that we've touched.”

Grant said The Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective, now known as just The Health Collective, has touched thousands of people since it was founded on Nov. 20, 1983.

“We're the oldest LGBTQ health care organization in the state of Connecticut,” he said. “We've been culturally competent workers, healthcare workers for many, many, many decades, but we were also one of the first organiza