Join us for ACT's 2023 5K Walk on Saturday, November 4 at the MDC Reservoir in West Hartford. This year’s focus will be on AIDS Services and Overdose Prevention. The event will feature music, refreshments, and a fun warm-up class. Register now, start a team and invite your family and friends to join you at the walk!

9/4 - ACT offices closed for Labor Day

9/13 - Money Values and S.M.A.R.T. Goals (12pm)

9/14 - Seminario dueño de tu propia casa (6-8pm)

9/28 - Adult Family Caregivers (9:30-11:30am)

Our Community Services department has begun a project to update Connections, a drop-in center for people living with HIV in the greater Hartford area. We are looking for donations of art, art supplies, paint, and clothing/shoes. Help us create a friendly and welcoming place by donating items today! Please contact Joseydi Trochez for details.

On August 14, a resolution was presented by Mayor Luke Bronin to the Hartford City Council supporting the creation of the CT AIDS Memorial on Hartford City property. With funds secured from private donors, a $50,000 grant from the Greater Hartford Arts Council, and the promise of more state funds once a site is secured, the task force remains hopeful to have a public announcement in time for World AIDS Day 2023. Learn More

City of Hartford Health & Human Services is proud to celebrate the work that “Team Hartford” did during unprecedented times. "Overcoming Adversity: Ensuring Robust HIV Health Services", a white paper created in partnership with Michael Mascari, PhD, highlights the efforts in providing services to People with HIV in the Hartford TGA.

Don't miss The Harm Reduction Conference, sponsored by DMHAS and the CT Women's Consortium, on September 22, 9am-4pm, at the Omni Hotel New Haven (virtual option). Featuring Stephen Murray, Charles Hawthorne, Michele Scott, Guy Felicella, and two panel discussions. Register for onsite, virtual, or learn more here.

Round two of the Healthy Banking and account opening event at the Waterbury Reentry Welcome Center was a success!! 14 participants showed up and 13 accounts were opened! Special thanks to our event partners at Waterbury Reentry Welcome Center, United Way of Greater Waterbury, and Thomaston Savings Bank.

CAHS is pleased to announce that we recently received grants from the Community Foundation of Middlesex County and Wells Fargo to support our VITA program. Many thanks for their generous support of this important program. VITA provides free tax prep from IRS-trained volunteers to low-to-moderate-income individuals and families.

Hartford Pride Fest and Concert, a family-centered event showcasing entertainment, food, local businesses, giveaways, activities, and numerous community organizations, will be held on Saturday, September 9, 12:00-6:00pm, on Church Street in Hartford. The event will feature Cece Peniston, Thelma Houston, and Willie Gomez. Learn More