OBE 2008 Powerpoint

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Welcome to One Big Event! The Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective

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For twenty-five years, the hallmark of the Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective has been the provision of quality services by professional and highly skilled staff and volunteers in a safe and welcoming environment, free of judgmental attitudes or prejudice.

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Our Founders Bob Belliveau Bert Kissling Bob Jolin

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Founded in 1983 by volunteer health professionals and supporters, and incorporated in 1986, the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective, Inc. (HGLHC), has become an organization with full and part-time staff and over 70 volunteers contributing thousands of hours annually.

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The early years

Programs & Services : 

Medical ServicesSexually Transmitted Diseases - Diagnosis & TreatmentHepatitis A & B Screening & Immunization Hepatitis C Screening PAP Testing Breast Exams Pelvic Exams Mammography Referral HIV ProgramsHIV Counseling & Testing HIV Education & Outreach Ryan White Part A and Part B ProgramsDental Clinic Acupuncture for Relapse Prevention Smoking Cessation Program LGBT Youth  Support Groups/Programs Men’s Support (Living Soulfully) LGBTQ Youth Support (RainbowRoom) Trans Support Hypnotherapy General Medical Information & Physician Referral Advocacy Programs & Services

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Members of the Board

Some of our Board Members : 

Some of our Board Members

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Award Winning Services and StaffSince 1983

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HGLHC - Dental Program

HGLHC’s Dental Program : 

HGLHC’s Dental Program Dr. Kevin Hall, our dentist, works with a client during one of our “dental weekdays.”

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Patricia Miller’s dedication and support for her dental hygiene students is one of the reasons why over 200 students from the Tunxis Community College Dental Hygiene Program have completed their dental hygiene training at HGLHC. Leadership d

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“The best part of the services I received today was the pearly cleanliness of my teeth and the concern for my comfort.” Dental Health Program -Client satisfaction survey

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Dental Program

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Outstanding Women's ServicesProgram

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Government Recognition of the Hartford Gay & LesbianHealth Collective

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Award winning service & staff

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Participation in the CT AIDS Bike Tour since 2002 HGLHC is one of the founding organizations of the CT Bike Tour

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Community Recognition and Awards

November, 2004 : 

November, 2004 June, 1989 HGLHC: Growing & Changing January, 1997

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Welcome to…

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Landmarks: HGLHC’s 20th Anniversary Commemoration Elihu Burritt Library - Central Connecticut State University

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20th Anniversary Display at CCSU

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Friends of the Health Collective

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Volunteers participating in the Day of Caring

Volunteers… we couldn’t do it without you! : 

Volunteers… we couldn’t do it without you! Thank You!

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Employees Dan Patricia Ismael Linda Liz & Kathey

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Linda has worked for the Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective for nineteen years. Her tireless dedication to the Health Collective ensures that we achieve our goal every day: a mission to empower individuals of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities to lead healthy lives through the provision of health and support services, education, and advocacy.

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The "Grant Dance" We received the grants we applied for!!

New! – HGLHC’s HIV Prevention Team : 

New! – HGLHC’s HIV Prevention Team Bill Petrosky starring…

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Matt Blinstrubas New! – HGLHC’s HIV Prevention Team starring…

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Jamie Bassell New! – HGLHC’s HIV Prevention Team starring…

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Silvio Soares New! – HGLHC’s HIV Prevention Team starring…

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"Your facility provides a safe environment for questions and answers.  Extremely respectful staff." -Client satisfaction survey

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Donna Shubrooks, DS, RN Hepatitis & STD program coordinator HIV counselor

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Thursday Night Clinic – The Lab

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Building Strong Communities

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Volunteering Patricia Miller volunteered her time and expertise to provide free dental services to those in need during April of 2008.

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HIV Intervention training in Orlando, FL provided by the CDC Staff Development

Praise from our clients : 

Praise from our clients “The Counselor was exceptionally knowledgeable, considerate and non-judgmental.  Great  atmosphere for testing/counseling.”

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Praise from our clients "Each step of the of the process was thoroughly explained to me.  I was feeling very awkward by the situation prior to my arrival.  (The Counselor) took the time to discuss all my concerns as well as explain the entire scope of the record keeping and treatment process.  It was a very thorough session and I was given all the necessary details to understand treatment and notification process."

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1841 Broad St Hartford, CT “"I recommend the Health Collective all the time.” -Client satisfaction survey

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At the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective, we treat you like family. Because you are.

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Home is where the Health Collective is!

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Our Family

Working hard to serve our community : 

Working hard to serve our community

Thank you for your support. : 

Thank you for your support.

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Thanks to attendees, sponsors, donors and advertisers for making One Big Event 2008 successful. Thank you! Enjoy your evening!