TL;DR
- Callen-Lorde is giving away free Pride party packs.
- The packs include HIV testing kits, condoms, and naloxone.
- Available at their Chelsea Clinic and other locations.
- Aim to promote safer sex and community health.
- Pick-up dates are June 5, 6, 12, 13, and 14.
New York City is buzzing with excitement this Pride Month, and Callen-Lorde Community Health Center is stepping up to ensure that our fabulous queer and trans community can celebrate safely. That’s right, folks! The health center is rolling out free “party packs” to help minimize the spread of STIs and keep the good times rolling.
These kits are not just your average swag bags; they are packed with essential goodies that scream community care. Included in these fabulous packs are rapid HIV testing kits from OraSure, DoxyPEP (the morning-after pill for bacterial STIs), PrEP on demand, lube, sunscreen, lip balm, dental dams, and condoms. But wait, there’s more! You can also snag Fentanyl testing strips and naloxone—an opioid overdose-reversing drug—because safety is always in style.
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, Chief Medical Officer at Callen-Lorde, is all about making sure you have what you need to party responsibly. “Callen-Lorde is gonna give it out to free to you,” he said in a recent public service announcement. And who doesn’t love free stuff, especially when it’s designed to keep us safe?
As the temperatures rise and the parties heat up, the timing couldn’t be better. With STI transmission rates climbing, it’s crucial to have the tools to protect ourselves and our partners. Health experts have voiced concerns about the current landscape of public health, especially with the previous administration’s attempts to dismantle vital services like the CDC. Now, more than ever, prevention measures and STI tracking are essential.
So, how do you get your hands on one of these fabulous party packs? They’ll be available at no cost starting June 5 and 6, and again on June 12, 13, and 14, at Callen-Lorde’s Chelsea Clinic located at 356 West 18th Street. And if you want to check out other locations for pick-up, be sure to follow Callen-Lorde on social media for updates.
Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! Head over to Callen-Lorde and grab your party pack. Let’s make this Pride a celebration of health, safety, and community spirit!