EB Linkage & Retention Network Meeting: HIV Stigma & LGBT Communities

EB Linkage & Retention Network Meeting: HIV Stigma & LGBT Communities

Thursday, September 21st, 2023, 9am to 11:30am 

Center for Healthy Communities, The California Endowment – Laurel Room, 2000 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Please register here

Intention and learning objectives: We aim to provide an open, inviting and collaborative space so service providers, public health and community advocates can:

1. Explore the current landscape of HIV stigma in LGBT healthcare.
2. Describe how HIV stigma can act as a barrier to care.
3. Identify culturally appropriate models and practices that address HIV-related stigma.

Trainer:

• Shawn Demmons – PAETC-BANCC

Agenda:
9:00 am –  Open networking (Coffee/tea, light refreshments served​)

9:30 am – Healing Practice & Announcements

9:45 am – HIV Stigma & LGBT Communities – Shawn Demmons

10:45 am – Small group breakout – Strategies to address HIV stigma in the East Bay

11:20 am – Closing & Evaluation

11:30 am – Grab & go bag lunch available for pick up

Please note: We will continue to monitor developments around COVID-19 and to adjust our event guidelines accordingly.

2023-9-21 linkage workshop – participant agenda (1)