LGBTQ PROGRAMS

For many years Health Education has been the main focus of the Edge and Men Together Project.  We are home to many programs that focus on specific needs of the LGBTQ community within Alameda County.  Being a part of Tri-City Health Center gives us the advantage of providing quality health education in a clinical setting as well as non-clinical settings such as bars,  public areas and in the comfort of our own community center, The Edge.

While many of our programs have a focus health within the LGBTQ community,  we also offer programs that include social activities, social support and community advocating.  Our programs are all located in our community center, The Edge.  As an added benefit our clinical services and other helpful health education programs are located right next door at our Tri-City Health Center, State Street clinic site.

Men Together Project

The Men Together Project (MTP) provides community outreach, health education and safer supplies to gay and bi men in Alameda County.  MTP staff are available during drop-in hours at the Edge to answer any questions you may have about sexual health, help you find community resources, or just be there when you need someone to talk to.  MTP also offers one on one counseling for gay and bi men through our Comprehensive Risk Services Program.  For more information about MTP, please contact Julio Soriano at (510) 713-6690 ext

VIP Program

Everyone is a VIP when they come through our door!  Our VIP Program provides health education to men all throughout Alameda County.  The VIP program operates a drop-in clinic just for guys twice a week!  The best of our drop-in clinic is that it is conviently located right next to the Edge drop-in Center.  For more information about the VIP Program click here.

Just For US Tobacco Prevention Program

Clear the way for some clean air.  The Just For Us Program is a community advocacy program, started in 2006 that addresses the high rates of tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure within the LGBTQ community. This year we are working towards the creation of 100% smoke-free outdoor dining in the city of Fremont. Additionally, we are working with health providers and peer educators who serve the LGBTQ community in order to provide education and smoking cessation referrals for LGBTQ smokers. For more information about the Just For Us Program click here.

Transvision

Transvision provides a safe place for transgender men and woman in Alameda County.  The Transvision team in nationally known for their advocacy work towards equal rights for the Transgender Community.  Transvision also offers a safe place to just hang out and talk with one their peer educators,  get health information and referrals for the Transgender community, and support.  For more information please visit the Transvision website.

Hombres Unidos

Hombres Unidos offers a weekly support group for gay and bi Latino men.  Hombres Unidos also provides social support trhough community outreach, one on one counseling and community forums.  For more information about Hombres Unidos pleae contact Julio Soriano at  (510) 713-6690 ext