Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2022-2023

CENTRAL ILLINOIS FRIENDS To support people living with HIV and vulnerable community members in need of comprehensive clinical and supportive services through compassionate and personalized care.

120 NE Glen Oak Avenue, Suite, 201 Peoria, IL 61603 Phone: (309) 671-2144 Email: outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org Website : friendsofcentralillinois.org

Facebook : @CIFriends1990 Twitter : @CIFriends1990 Instagram : @CIFriends1990

KEY STAFF Dr. Adam Houghton, Medical Director Deric Kimler, Executive Director Becca Mathis, Director of Clinical Services Susan Carl, Advanced Practicing Nurse Andrea Lopez, Office Manager Alexander Martin, Navigation Coordinator Ramona Montez, RN, Program Manager Jimena Lopez, Surveillance Manager & Test Counselor Darryl Pegues, Peer Outreach & Test Counselor Willie Crowder, Peer Outreach Casie Smith-Taube, Bloomington-Normal RN

VISION To provide comprehensive preventative health services and sexual health education by striving to be the leading community resource to those experiencing barriers to services while increasing HIV/STI awareness, prevention and treatment. VALUES F idelity – Honoring and staying true to those we serve, our mission and our cause. R epresentation – Reflecting the commu nities we serve. I ntegrity – Acting with accountability and transparency to our clients, stakeholders and partners. E mpowerment – Investing in people to take control of their overall wellness. N avigation – Helping clients navigate complex systems andcommunity resources. D evelopment – Applying best practices and interventions to support client and staff growth. S afety – Offering space where people feel heard, supported and respected. WHAT WE DO  Free Full-Slate STI/STD Testing (HIV, Hepatitis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis, Herpes, and Trichomoniasis)  Free Pregnancy Testing  Free PrEP/PEP – A daily pill that prevents HIV for people who are negative  Free HPV & Hepatitis A Vaccinations  Free Safe Sex Kits (Condoms, Dental Dams, Receptives, Etc.)  Evidence-Based Comprehensive Sexual Health Education  Transportation for people living withHIV  Supportiveservices (Rent/Utilities/ADAP Enrollment/Adherence Counseling) for people living with HIV

 Emergency services for people living with HIV  LGBTQ+ Health, Education and Sup portive Services  Trans Navigation Services  Linkage to care for any needs discovered during our one-on-one sexual health screenings SIGNATURE EVENTS: PrEPping for Pride : May 27 - 29, 2022 Dining with Friends : September 2022 (Dining tour at restaurants throughout Central Illinois) World AIDS Day : December 1, 2022

TEST COUNSELORS/COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS Morgan Mullen Deborah Helregel Mark Lasswell Angel Lopez Amanda Marcanio

(Peoria and Bloomington) 9th Annual Mardi Gras : February 17, 2023

Tayler Smith Kim Perkins Chris McLaurin

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jerry Turpin, Board Chair Nicole Robertson, Vice Chair Jonothan Harwood, Secretary Anthony Gardner, Treasure Dr. Elaine Hardy Mason Rue Micah Lavender Chris McCall Becki Salmon Kathleen Griffith Dr. Elsa Vazquez-Melendez Michelle Sanders Bernice Gordon-Young Dennis Pierce

HOW TO HELP Volunteers in the medical field are needed. We are always accepting hygiene supplies, clothing donations, and monetary donations to support our getting to zero efforts. Education and awareness are key, helping us de stigmatize sexual health. Everyone who has ever been sexually active is at risk of an STI, 1 in 7 people living with HIV in the U.S. don’t know they are, so get tested, tell your friends to get testing, and know your status.

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