2022 Issue 4 Jul/Aug Focus - Mid-South magazine

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health+wellness Sexual Health Accessibility with OUTMemphis by Chellie Bowman I recently met with Jessie Claudio, Senior Manager of Health Services at OUTMemphis and took a tour of the newly remodeled community center on Cooper Street. Apart from getting a comprehensive overview of their sexual health services—which we will detail below—what stood out the most to me was their dedication to supporting and connecting with folks that often fall through the cracks. Here’s eight pieces of important information you should know about how OUTMemphis is working to make sexual health more accessible for everyone in the community: 1 HIV 2 There’s testing takes place after normal business hours, Monday through Wednesday 6 to 9pm, no appointment is necessary and no ID required. continued support after diagnosis or consultation, until you are connected with a medical provider. That goes for HIV testing, PEP & PrEP access, and gender-affirming hormone therapy. 5 There 6 They are free at-home testing kits for folks that need it. understand that there is a lot of mistrust of the healthcare system so they have been working to build rapport in the community, showing up to clubs and other gay spaces to reach people who often get left out of the equation. 3 Intake 4 The forms use community-based language and services are in both English and Spanish. waiting room and Health Office at the center have been arranged and decorated to be warm and inviting—the opposite of cold (and often judgmental) medical spaces. 7 They 8 OUTMemphis’ recognize that HIV research and grants are largely centered around gay and bi men of color, as well as transwomen and are looking to help fill in the gaps with neglected populations, such as Black and Latina cis gender women (both straight and queer) who are getting diagnosed with HIV at disproportionately high rates. new Sexual Health Specialist, Jenieya Peterson has been working to organize events that are welcoming to LGBTQ+ POC. She recently organized a very successful La Spa Bruncheon event this past March in which people from the community were able to get together, share, engage in PrEP discussion, and get tested in a comfortable, inclusive, fun atmosphere. Sexual Health Specialist, Jenieya Peterson 16 Sex+Love | focuslgbt.com
SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES REVIEW FREE PrEP & PEP NAVIGATION - 1 on 1 Support for getting medication that prevents HIV. FREE HIV Testing - A quick blood sample or oral swab with same day results. FREE In-Home HIV Test - Oral swab in the privacy of your own home. FREE Condom Packets - A variety of textured, flavored, and sizes of condoms and lube. outmemphis.org/programs-services/sexual-heaIth TRANS SERVICES @ OUTMEMPHIS VIRTUAL-T For anyone who identifies as trans or GNC. Tuesday evenings 6:00-8:00pm on Zoom. Trans Therapy Group For trans and GNC community members 18+. This group provides therapeutic support as well as emotional regulation and coping skills. 2nd & 4th Mondays 6:30pm-8pm @ 892 Cooper. ID Workshop & Name Change Fund Name change workshop 1st and 3rd Mondays on Zoom. If needed, we provide financial assistance for filing name change petitions. Contact Alex ahauptman@outmemphis.org. OUT MEMPHIS also offers free & confidential HIV TESTING & PrEP NAVIGATION. Monday & Wednesday 6-9pm. A volunteer at the center, Victoria Coss, is in the process of creating a mural in the Health Office. Photo by Chellie Bowman 892 S. COOPER ST., MEMPHIS, TN 38104 For more information on their Sexual Health Services, contact Jessie Claudio at jclaudio@outmemphis.org or Jenieya Peterson at jpeterson@outmemphis.org. For Trans Services, contact Alexander Hauptman at ahauptman@outmemphis.org. focuslgbt.com | Sex+Love 17
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