Delaware HIV Consortium

We are excited to share that the Delaware HIV Consortium has been selected to receive funding through the ACCESS 988 Mini-Grant Program!

This project will allow us to expand awareness of the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline among underserved and high-risk communities across Delaware by integrating mental health and crisis support education into trusted, community-based public health settings.

Through this initiative, we will incorporate 988 awareness into outreach programs, HIV/STI prevention services, community events, and digital engagement efforts to help ensure more Delawareans know that support is available, accessible, and free.

Mental health is public health. And we are proud to partner in efforts that reduce stigma, strengthen access to support services, and meet communities where they are with compassion, dignity, and culturally responsive care.

We are deeply grateful to DSAMH and the ACCESS 988 team for this opportunity and look forward to the impact this partnership will have across Delaware communities.

Together, we can build healthier, more connected communities where no one feels alone in crisis.

Our team had an incredible time at Champion Your Health Day hosted by DSAAPD and the Milford Senior Center in celebration of Older Americans Month!

From meaningful conversations and community connections to fun competitions and wellness activities, the day was filled with energy, laughter, and an inspiring commitment to healthy aging.

We were honored to engage with community members and partner organizations while sharing resources and supporting wellness across mental, physical, and creative health.

A huge thank you to DSAAPD, the Milford Senior Center, event organizers, volunteers, and everyone who helped make the day such a success. Events like this are a powerful reminder that community, connection, and prevention are essential parts of public health.

We are grateful to have been part of such a meaningful day and look forward to continuing these important partnerships throughout Delaware.

Our hearts are full after Public Health Advocacy Day.
Yesterday reminded us that public health is strongest when we move forward together.
Thank you for being part of the solution.
The work continues. And we are grateful to be doing it alongside all of you.

Public Health Advocacy Day is this Wednesday. Haven't registered? Use this link: https://lnkd.in/e3T6cTEV
Walk-ins are also welcome. Join us and be part of the conversation shaping HIV policy in Delaware.

Today is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day ❤️

For decades, scientists, advocates, healthcare workers, and community members around the world have worked toward one shared goal: a future without HIV.

Today, HIV vaccine research is advancing in exciting ways, including new studies using mRNA technology and innovative immune-based approaches that were unimaginable just a few years ago.

But this day is also about people.

It is about the volunteers who participate in research studies.
The communities affected by HIV.
The advocates who continue to push for funding and awareness.
And everyone who believes prevention, science, and compassion can change lives.

Every breakthrough starts with people willing to believe progress is possible.

We honor everyone helping move us closer to a future where HIV prevention is stronger, more accessible, and ultimately lasting.

Powerful advocacy and an important reminder that progress against HIV is never accidental. Continued investment in HIV prevention, the Ryan White Program, and HIV research saves lives, strengthens communities, and moves us closer to ending the epidemic. Grateful to everyone who continues to show up, speak out, and advocate for a strong public health response. 👏

Yesterday, the Delaware HIV Consortium was honored to participate in an important community conversation following the screening of 'Silence=Death' at CAMP Rehoboth.

The event reflected on the history of HIV/AIDS activism, the legacy of ACT UP, and the generations of advocates, artists, clinicians, and community members who demanded action during one of the most devastating public health crises in modern history. We had a rich discussion reflecting on the continuing impact of the HIV/AIDS crisis on the LGBTQ+ community and the importance of advocacy, prevention, dignity, and public health leadership.

We are grateful to CAMP Rehoboth for creating space for these conversations and for continuing to preserve and elevate the history of HIV activism and community resilience.

Only a few days left. Public Health Advocacy Day is your opportunity to connect, learn, and make an impact. Register below and join us next week at Legislative Hall. https://forms.office.com/r/iMTatxnHBh

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Advocates like you have shown up with us for years to strengthen HIV prevention and care in Delaware. Be part of what comes next. Join us on May 20. Register: https://forms.office.com/r/iMTatxnHBh