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* '''Medical Care''': Services focus on LGBT needs. The Mazzoni Center has partnered with [[Thomas Jefferson University]]’s Department of Family and Community Medicine to provide healthcare at a clinic located near the hospital.<ref>[http://mazzonicenter.org/programs/medical-care Mazzoni Center Medical Care]. Reviewed: June 20, 2012</ref> |
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* '''HIV & STD Testing''': The Mazzoni Center offers free, confidential HIV and [[sexually transmitted infection]] screenings at the Washington West Project in Center City Philadelphia.<ref>[http://mazzonicenter.org/programs/rapid-hiv-testing-std-screening Mazzoni Center HIV & STD Testing]. Reviewed: June 20, 2012</ref> |
* '''HIV & STD Testing''': The Mazzoni Center offers free, confidential HIV and [[sexually transmitted infection]] screenings at the Washington West Project in Center City Philadelphia.<ref>[http://mazzonicenter.org/programs/rapid-hiv-testing-std-screening Mazzoni Center HIV & STD Testing]. Reviewed: June 20, 2012</ref> |
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* '''HIV Care''': [[Medical case management]] is offered for clients who need help obtaining medical care, insurance, public benefits, food, housing, mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, and other resources.<ref>[http://mazzonicenter.org/programs/hiv-care Mazzoni Center HIV Care]. Reviewed: June 20, 2012</ref> |
* '''HIV Care''': [[Medical case management]] is offered for clients who need help obtaining medical care, insurance, public benefits, food, housing, mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, and other resources.<ref>[http://mazzonicenter.org/programs/hiv-care Mazzoni Center HIV Care]. Reviewed: June 20, 2012</ref> |
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| Formation | 1979 |
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| Legal status | Non-profit |
| Purpose | Provide LGBT-focused health & wellness services. |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Website | mazzonicenter |
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Mazzoni Center is a health care provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that serves the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.
About
Mission
To provide quality comprehensive health and wellness services in an LGBT-focused environment, while preserving the dignity and improving the quality of life of the individuals we serve.[1]
History
Founded in 1979, Mazzoni Center is a multi-service, community-based, health and social service provider aiming to advance the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) communities. With the onset of AIDS, in 1981, the agency responded by incorporating HIV care and prevention services and has remained at the forefront of designing and implementing numerous programs and services to combat HIV/AIDS.
From the establishment of the first HIV testing site in Pennsylvania in 1985 and first sponsored housing for individuals living with HIV in 1986, to opening the region’s first HIV-related food bank in 1989, Mazzoni Center has led the way in innovative and compassionate care and services for at-risk communities.
In 2003, the organization opened its primary care medical practice, which has since become a cornerstone of the organization’s services.
Through steady and continued growth, Mazzoni Center has expanded to offer a full continuum of services to Philadelphia’s LGBTQ communities, including: primary medical care, mental health counseling and substance abuse treatment services, legal services, HIV prevention & care, youth support in schools, and professional development and LGBTQ competency training.
Today, with more than 35,000 individuals benefiting annually from its services, Mazzoni Center is a leader among community-based organizations in the greater Philadelphia area.
PCHA was founded just two years before the HIV & AIDS epidemic was first recognized. It quickly organized the Philadelphia AIDS Task Force (PATF), which became the first AIDS service organization in Pennsylvania. Today, the Mazzoni Center is the oldest HIV service provider in the state.[1]
Services
- Medical Care: Services focus on LGBT needs.
- HIV & STD Testing: The Mazzoni Center offers free, confidential HIV and sexually transmitted infection screenings at the Washington West Project in Center City Philadelphia.[2]
- HIV Care: Medical case management is offered for clients who need help obtaining medical care, insurance, public benefits, food, housing, mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, and other resources.[3]
- Health Education: Services from the Prevention/Education Department offer education, outreach, and counseling services.[4]
- Legal Issues: Legal assistance is offered for low-income LGBT individuals facing discrimination, harassment, family issues, writing wills, and more.[5][6]
- Counseling & Behavioral Health Support Groups: Mental health and substance abuse treatment programs are available for individuals, couples and families.[7]
Detransitioning issues
In August 2017, the Mazzoni Center cancelled a Trans Health Conference, panel discussion on detransitioning. The conference organisers said, "When a topic becomes controversial, such as this one has turned on social media, there is a duty to make sure that the debate does not get out of control at the conference itself. After several days of considerations and reviewing feedback, the planning committee voted that the workshops, while valid, cannot be presented at the conference as planned".[8]
See also
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- List of transgender-related topics
- List of LGBT-related organizations
- Transitioning (transgender)
- Transgender health care
- Transgender publications
References
- ^ a b Mazzoni Center History & Mission. Reviewed: June 20, 2012.
- ^ Mazzoni Center HIV & STD Testing. Reviewed: June 20, 2012
- ^ Mazzoni Center HIV Care. Reviewed: June 20, 2012
- ^ Mazzoni Center Prevention Education Archived 2011-03-20 at the Wayback Machine. Reviewed: June 20, 2012
- ^ Mazzoni Center Legal Services Archived 2010-12-27 at the Wayback Machine. Reviewed: June 20, 2012
- ^ Colletta, Jen. Legal group moves to Mazzoni Center. Philadelphia Gay News. October 22, 2009.
- ^ Mazzoni Center Counseling. Reviewed: June 20, 2012
- ^ "Response to the cancellation of workshops". Mazzoni Center. 29 August 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
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