ACRIA

ACRIA, at 575 8th Avenue in Chelsea, researches and educates on HIV and AIDS, aiming for longer, healthier lives for those with the virus. This isn't just a local operation. ACRIA works across New York City and State, nationally, and even internationally. As an LGBTQ+ organization, it's a key player in the community, pushing forward understanding of HIV prevention, treatment, and care through its research and education. You can find resources, information, and support for HIV health services there. If you're in New York and curious about their work, or need their help, check their website, www.acria.org, for program details, events, and ways to get involved. They're a significant piece of NYC's LGBTQ+ community infrastructure, a real part of its history of care and advocacy.