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At Mazzoni Center, we understand that wellness means more than just an annual trip to the doctor. It’s about To provide quality comprehensive health and wellness services in having access to health insurance, counseling and psychological assistance, good nutrition, safe housing, and more. “an LGBTQ-focused environment, while preserving the dignity and • Primary Medical Care: We provide primary medical care and preventive health services, trans-specific medical improving the quality of life of the individuals we serve. care, HIV and Hepatitis C care, screening and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, chronic disease ” management, and gynecological and reproductive health services. Our History • Mental Health Counseling and Substance Abuse Treatment Services: As a dually licensed outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment facility, we provide LGBTQ-affirming outpatient and intensive outpatient Founded in 1979, Mazzoni Center is a multi-service, community-based, health and social service provider aiming to services that respect the uniqueness of every individual, couple, and family, as they navigate struggles and seek advance the health and well-being of , , bisexual, and (LGBTQ) communities. With the fulfilling lives. onset of AIDS, in 1981, the agency responded by incorporating HIV care and prevention services and has remained • Prevention Services provides community based services that provide individuals with information, STI testing at the forefront of designing and implementing numerous programs and services to combat HIV/AIDS. and individual support to improve health outcomes, including: From the establishment of the first HIV testing site in Pennsylvania in 1985 and first sponsored housing for ◊◊ Community Engagement Services: Street, event, and online outreach to high priority populations. individuals living with HIV in 1986, to opening the region’s first HIV-related food bank in 1989, Mazzoni Center ◊◊ STI Testing: Community-based HIV, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia screening via the has led the way in innovative and compassionate care and services for at-risk communities. Washington West Project, our Mobile Testing Unit, and other sites throughout . ◊◊ Life Skill Counseling: One-on one life skills support for people living with HIV. In 2003, the organization opened its primary care medical practice, which has since become a cornerstone of the ◊◊ Navigation and Linkage Services: Connects both high priority negatives, and people living organization’s services. with HIV to medical care, PrEP, nPEP, health insurance, and other resources. • Care Services provides social services that promote self-sufficiency and improve quality of life, and includes: Through steady and continued growth, Mazzoni Center has expanded to offer a full continuum of services to ◊◊ Medical Case Management, Food Bank, and a Housing Subsidy Program which focus on Philadelphia’s LGBTQ communities, including: primary medical care, mental health counseling and substance abuse meeting the needs of vulnerable individuals and families. treatment services, legal services, HIV prevention & care, youth support in schools, and professional development ◊◊ Care Coordination, which offers medical care coordination, benefits counseling, and social and LGBTQ competency training. services to patients at our health center. Today, with more than 35,000 individuals benefiting annually from its services, Mazzoni Center is a leader among ◊◊ Youth Drop-In, which is designed to engage high risk LGBTQ youth and provides “one stop- community-based organizations in the greater Philadelphia area. shop” access to medical care and wrap-around social services in a youth-only space. ◊◊ Trans Care Services, which provides clinical support to 3,000 trans and nonconforming patients, and community engagement programming specifically for trans femmes and trans women. HRC Healthcare Equality Index • Legal Services: We provide direct legal assistance to low-income LGBTQ individuals and households facing based on or /expression, and we empower people to fight for equal rights and fair policies. Mazzoni Center, earning a score of 100, was named an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality • Youth Support: We work with schools and youth leaders to deliver comprehensive instructional and organizational Leader in the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) 2018, administered by the Human support services that focus on creating an affirmative school culture for LGBTQ youth. Rights Campaign (HRC). • Professional Development and Training: We provide customized trainings to providers and professionals that focus on creating an LGBTQ affirmative and inclusive environment. • Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference. Launched in 2001, the Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference (PTWC) is the largest conference of its kind in the world. The conference, a program of the Mazzoni Center, designed for and by the trans community, offers a space for trans people and their allies, families, and providers to United Way Affiliate come together to educate and empower trans individuals on issues of health and well-being. It offers workshops open to the community, networking opportunities and a professional development track. We are proud to be an affiliate of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. Consider supporting us through your employer’s annual United Way Giving Campaign. Donor #2304 We Strive to Treat the Whole You