Thanks to all who joined us on Sunday, March 12 at Peppercorn’s Grill in Hartford. Your generous support helped raise funds to support ACT's mission, ensuring all people in Connecticut have equitable resources necessary to achieve multi-generational health, wealth and happiness. View event photos and our program book.

ACT is currently seeking a full-time IT Specialist. Duties include general IT and office equipment support and data analysis for our CAHS division. If you are passionate about working toward a future whereby our neighbors thrive in an equitable society, then you will want to be a part of the ACT team! View full job description here.

ACT's Case Management Training Institute will present a three part series on Cultural Humility on April 5, April 26, and May 31. Participants will learn about cultural humility and how it plays a role in combating health disparities and improving linkage and retention across the HIV care continuum. Find more details and registration links here.

National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day is observed each year on April 10 to educate the public about the impact of HIV on young people. In 2019, young people aged 13-24 with HIV were the least likely age group to know their status, with only 56% knowing their status. Learn More

On March 29, the FDA approved Narcan, 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription, use – the first naloxone product approved for use without a prescription. This paves the way for the life-saving medication to be sold directly to consumers in drug stores, online, and more. Learn More

Naloxone (Narcan) only helps reverse opioid-related overdoses. It has no effect on other drugs unless they have been cut with opioids. Narcan is safe to use in all situations. If Narcan is used on someone suffering from a non-opioid overdose, they will not be harmed. Learn about overdose prevention, recognition, and response here.

National Financial Literacy month is recognized each year in April to raise public awareness of the importance of financial literacy and maintaining smart money management habits. CAHS programs including BankOn, CT Money School, and the Financial Empowerment Center, promote financial literacy for residents in Connecticut.

Did you know that for every child tax credit dollar CT residents earn, they return $1.38 to the economy? That's why we, along with Connecticut United Ways and the CT Nonprofit Child Tax Credit Coalition, advocate for the creation of a permanent, fully refundable, automatic child tax credit. Fill out this form to show your support.

On March 31, Connecticut commemorated the International Trans Day of Visibility with a press conference and raising of the Trans Flag above the LOB. Members of the Trans community, religious leaders, and government officials spoke, including ACT board member Steven Hernandez. Pictured with members of the LGBTQ Health and Human Services Network, ACT CEO John Merz holds the Needs Assessment available here.