mPower Albany is dedicated to providing innovative, sex-positive ways of bringing young Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender, people of Color together!
Who we are
Mpower Albany is a social movement. Our goal is to prevent new HIV infections, reduce the stigma surrounding HIV & STIs, and to engage people who are HIV-Positive, and get them the life-saving treatment they deserve. We offer a sex-positive, high-tech, and inviting drop-in space for young Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people of Color. The drop-in space is located on the second floor of ROCKS, our partner in helping our community.
Available Programs
Programs for the community include:
- Basic HIV/STI education
- HIV testing & access to PrEP
- Ways to reduce risk of getting HIV/STIs
- How to talk with your partners about safer-sex, and how to discuss safer-sex with your friends.
- ARTAS (Antiretroviral Treatment Access Study)
- Movie Nights
- Game Nights
- Lunches & Dinners
Programs & Services
CLEAR (Choosing Life: Empowerment! Action! Results) is our one-on-one program that helps address concerns surrounding sexual risk, substance use risk, health care and self-care, treatment adherence, disclosure, and HIV stigma. Participants create their own short-term and long-term goals to help accomplish tasks they set for themselves with help of a trained counselor.
ARTAS (Antiretroviral Treatment Access Study) The target population for ARTAS is any individual who is recently diagnosed with HIV, typically defined as within 6-12 months, and willing to participate in the study.
Our HIV Testing & PrEP Program is our way of motivating the community to stay healthy. HIV Testing is provided during drop-in hours and by appointment. Our PrEP program helps navigate HIV-Negative people onto the once-a-day pill that is proven to reduce your risk of getting HIV by up to 99%.
CLEAR (Choosing Life: Empowerment! Action! Results) is our one-on-one program that helps address concerns surrounding sexual risk, substance use risk, health care and self-care, treatment adherence, disclosure, and HIV stigma. Participants create their own short-term and long-term goals to help accomplish tasks they set for themselves with help of a trained counselor.
ARTAS (Antiretroviral Treatment Access Study) The target population for ARTAS is any individual who is recently diagnosed with HIV, typically defined as within 6-12 months, and willing to participate in the study.
Our HIV Testing & PrEP Program is our way of motivating the community to stay healthy. HIV Testing is provided during drop-in hours and by appointment. Our PrEP program helps navigate HIV-Negative people onto the once-a-day pill that is proven to reduce your risk of getting HIV by up to 99%.
It's Important
Young Gay and Bisexual Men of Color continue to have increasing rates of new HIV infections. These rates are higher than any other group.
At Mpower Albany, we are working with our community to help reduce these new infections. With your help, we are actively working to "End the Epidemic"!
Get Involved
Mpower Albany is a program created by the community. We are always looking for community members who are interested in giving back.
Volunteers help with member check-in, tabling, decorating community events, and many other tasks. If you are interested in volunteering, or donating some of your time, please contact us!
Check out what’s good with Mpower Albany! Make sure to “LIKE” us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter & Instagram!
Contact Us
MPower! Albany
77 Central Ave, FL 2
Albany NY 12206
518-694-6797
rramdass@albanydamiencenter.org
Young Gay and Bisexual Men of Color continue to have increasing rates of new HIV infections. These rates are higher than any other group.
At Mpower Albany, we are working with our community to help reduce these new infections. With your help, we are actively working to "End the Epidemic"!
Get Involved
Mpower Albany is a program created by the community. We are always looking for community members who are interested in giving back.
Volunteers help with member check-in, tabling, decorating community events, and many other tasks. If you are interested in volunteering, or donating some of your time, please contact us!
Check out what’s good with Mpower Albany! Make sure to “LIKE” us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter & Instagram!
Contact Us
MPower! Albany
77 Central Ave, FL 2
Albany NY 12206
518-694-6797
rramdass@albanydamiencenter.org