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The mission of the department at ACQC is to prevent HIV/AIDS and promote health and wellness in the communities we serve. This is accomplished by providing HIV/AIDS education and intervention services using a harm reduction approach, in a friendly, respectful, and culturally sensitive environment.
The Department provides the Queens community with structured interventions approved by the AIDS Institute, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), and the Medical and Health Research Association of New York City (MHRA). Additionally, the Health Education and Prevention Department also conducts: on-going formal presentations, health education workshops, in-service trainings, and on-site/mobile rapid HIV testing. Outreach to community settings are sought to reach the general Queens community and specific sub-populations where they congregate.
Community HIV/AIDS Training
ACQC's CHAT (Community HIV/AIDS Training) is one of the most featured educational trainings offered in all 6 offices and include programs specific to:
Women/ Men
Adolescents/ Youth
Gay/ Lesbian/ Bi-sexual/ Transgender/Questioning
Latinos (as)
African Americans
Post-Incarceration
Substance Users/ People in recovery
CHAT trainings are free of charge and include monthly continuing education, skills development, and support. Upon completion of the 3 month training, individuals will receive a certificate of completion and can become certified peer educators.
Peers conduct outreach for the agency in all communities of Queens County; thereby, becoming a connection between some traditionally disenfranchised and isolated communities and the agency, which can provide essential services and interventions for HIV infected and affected individuals.
The Health Education and Prevention Department also provides AIDS awareness activities for the general public by participating in community health fairs, AIDS-related educational events, and presentations in schools, churches, and other community based organizations.
Prevention education services are offered at our primary service sites in Rego Park, Jamaica, Far Rockaway and Long Island City.
For more information or to request a presentation, please call Gladys Jennerjahn, Director of Health Education and Prevention Services at 718-896-2500 ext. 1790 or send an email to gjennerjahn@acqc.org.
On-Going Education Groups
The Health Education and Prevention Department also offers a variety of free groups targeted towards various sub-populations. Anyone can join structured risk reduction programs and become an active participant of the agency.
ADOLESCENT/ YOUTH PROGRAM
Provides a safe environment for youth to learn about HIV/AIDS, sexuality and risk reduction in group and individual settings. Peers participate in outreach events.
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718 896-2500
pgraham@acqc.org
nvillegas@acqc.org
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FAR ROCKAWAY ADULT PROGRAM
Adults in the Far Rockaway region can learn about HIV/AIDS, health topics and risks associated with unsafe sex and drug use.
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718 868-8645
kmiller@acqc.org
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JAMAICA ADULT PROGRAM
Topics on risk reduction and skills building are provided to participants in the Jamaica region. Group and individual sessions are available. Peers also provide outreach.
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718 739-2525
dtaylor@acqc.org
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JAMAICA MSM (Men who have Sex with Men)
Men are provided a safe space to participate in group and individual sessions sensitive to HIV/AIDS and the MSM community in the Jamaica region.
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718 739-2525
dtaylor@acqc.org
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LATINO PROGRAM
Provides training and discussions on HIV/AIDS in the Spanish language. Peers outreach to Latino communities. Groups and individual sessions are also available.
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718 896-2500
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MPOWERMENT
Designed for young, gay/bi-sexual Latino men, Mpowerment is a program that focuses on social networking and on teaching people to enhance their safer sex options through the reinforcement of a young, gay, and SAFE community.
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718 896-2500
gjennerjahn@acqc.org
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POST-INCARCERATION
Provides training, workshops and topics in group and individual format to participants with a history of incarceration. Peers assist with outreach to reach this population.
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718 739-2525
nevans@acqc.org
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RAPID HIV TESTING
Rapid HIV testing is conducted at the Rego Park, Jamaica, and Far Rockaway offices bi-monthly. Rapid HIV testing can also be requested (with two weeks notice) from ACQC HIV testers for health fairs, community events, etc.
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718 896-2500
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STREET SMART
This 8 session intervention is geared to enhance the negotiating skills and risk reductions skills of youth in Far Rockaway.
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718 868-8645
lnorthe@acqc.org
ogordon@acqc.org
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WOMEN EMPOWERED PROGRAM
This multiple session training is geared towards African-American and Latina women in an effort to enhance risk reduction and condom negotiation skills utilizing gender pride and shared experiences.
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718 262-8929
tstrachen@acqc.org
mcollado@acqc.org
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WSW (Women who have Sex with Women)
Workshops are available in a safe setting to cover topics related to HIV/AIDS and reducing risk. Outreach provided by peers.
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718 896-2500
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Gladys Jennerjahn, MSA- Director of Health Education and Prevention
gjennerjahn@acqc.org
Deborah Taylor- AIDS Institute Supervisor
dtaylor@acqc.org
ACQC Youth Organization
www.myspace.com/ay0
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