VAC South Texas
Valley AIDS Council, est. [Community. Health. Education.]
"More than just a Clinic."
in 1987 is a non-profit HIV service organization that delivers culturally appropriate sexual health and wellness services in South Texas and advocates for the Latinx population at the local, state and national level.
07/26/2024
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07/26/2024
Heads up: Our offices are closed today for an Employee Retreat. See you Monday!
Staying healthy with is about more than just medication. Learn more about each piece of the puzzle: https://bit.ly/3zVK1v7
✍️We're taking notes!
Where would you like our outreach team to visit to provide HIV testing, condoms and resources. Drop the names of specific locations or venues in the comments!
07/23/2024
When you know, you know!
One thing you can be certain of is your status, but the only way to know is to get tested. that you can take a HIV self-test for free or at a reduced cost, take it in the privacy of your own space, and know your results in just 20 minutes?
To learn more about self-testing visit: cdc.gov/HIVSelftesting
07/21/2024
Our teams will be out at in San Juan and Raymondville Monday-Thursday. Come see us for resources and important information.
07/19/2024
Knowledge is power. Talk to your family and friends about the importance of testing, prevention, and treatment. Let’s normalize the conversation to .
07/17/2024
Stop by this Saturday to cool off and get to know your resources available to you!
07/17/2024
Whether a person with HIV is using drugs or in recovery, staying on HIV treatment is an important step to living well with HIV.
Learn more about HIV treatment: cdc.gov/HIVTreatment
07/16/2024
🙂 Brownsville! We'll be at Good Neighbor Settlement House offering free rapid HIV testing. Our team is there from 8-10 a.m.! 😊
07/12/2024
In honor of join us for our event happening at 🪓 Bring your friends and learn more about our resources at ✨ First 50 guests play free! Free snacks, refreshments, and confidential rapid HIV testing! If you have any questions, reach out to Valerie, our Community Health Advocate. See y'all there! 🫶🏼🎉
07/12/2024
The best things in life are free!! Get your free HIV test mailed to you. HIV can affect anyone. Empower yourself.
Together TakeMeHome Order a free HIV self-test. Takes only 3 minutes!
07/11/2024
Stigma, fear, and discrimination can be barriers to testing and treatment. It is time for this to change! Visit cdc.gov/StopHIVStigma to see how you can help make a difference.
07/08/2024
During uncertain times, one thing you can be sure of is that is highly effective at preventing :
✔️ Visit cdc.gov/StopHIVTogether
✔️ Scroll down to find the PrEP locator
✔️ Type in your zip code to find a PrEP provider near you.
07/05/2024
🍔Our offices/clinics in McAllen, Harlingen, and Brownsville will be closed for lunch today (7/5/2024) from 12pm to 1pm.
🌮Nuestras oficinas/clínicas estarán cerradas hoy (5/7/2024) durante la hora de la comida de 12pm a 1pm.
07/04/2024
Freedom means being able to love without fear.
This , we’re celebrating the power of U=U! Undetectable = Untransmittable. When people with HIV have an undetectable viral load, they cannot transmit HIV to their s*xual partners.
Learn more: cdc.gov/HIVtreatment
07/03/2024
Looking for a quick, anonymous and FREE way to know your HIV status? Introducing Together TakeMeHome, free at-home testing kits for individuals 17+.
Learn more and order your kit here:
Together TakeMeHome Order a free HIV self-test. Takes only 3 minutes!
06/29/2024
🆓‼️STI /HIV at-home test kits for 18+ individuals living in Cameron and Hidalgo counties🆓‼️
Test available now until August 31 (or until all kits have been distributed). This at-home test pilot program will test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV and syphilis.
06/28/2024
Take by sharing facts about , , and treatment. Together can we help and increase HIV awareness in our communities. Learn how: https://bit.ly/3xlHOrp
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06/27/2024
Happening now! We're partnering with Walgreens in Brownsville and McAllen to offer FREE HIV testing for . Know your status and together we can stop HIV.
PrEP is one tool you can use to prevent HIV from s*x and injection drug use, even when your judgment might be impaired. PrEParing with PrEP is one way to make sure you stay healthy before, during, and after any celebrations.
Find a PrEP provider near you: cdc.gov/HIVPrEP
06/25/2024
Saturday we have two opportunities for you to join us for a special Sin Buscar Excusas Brunch in McAllen and Brownsville! 18+ welcome!
06/22/2024
Thursday is . Know your status because knowledge is power. We're teaming up with Walgreens in Brownsville and McAllen to offer you free HIV testing.
Easier than watching your favorite TV show! A self-test can reveal your results in only 20 mins with no commercial breaks (insert wink). Learn more: cdc.gov/HIVSelfTesting
06/19/2024
Today we're recognizing Freedom Day and the resilience of Black Americans. Our offices and clinics are closed, but regular office hours will resume on Thursday.
06/18/2024
🎴NEW DATE!! Due to the expected rain, the event has been rescheduled for the safety of our community! Please see below details for the event:
✨ Put on your walking shoes and join us for VAC's Walk with Pride! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️👟 In celebration of Pride Month, let's bring awareness surrounding HIV prevention and care within the LGBTQ+ community. The event is open to individuals of all gender and s*xual identities. Meetup will be near the playground at Firemen's Park McAllen.
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩵🩷🤍🤎🖤
06/17/2024
There is in Community. Talk to your friends and family about the role you can each play in helping to end . Learn more: https://bit.ly/393I4lT
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06/17/2024
Are you invited to the Carne Asada? Cause we are, and we’re going to be providing FREE Rapid HIV Testing! June | 22 | from 10pm-2am
06/17/2024
Be prepared with heavy rain this week…
Valley cities handing out sandbags ahead of potentially heavy rain With potentially heavy rain in the forecast this week, multiple cities are helping residents prepare by distributing sandbags.
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Our Story
Valley AIDS Council (VAC) is the primary provider of HIV prevention, education and testing services and the only Ryan White funded agency providing medical care and supportive services for people living with HIV in the 3-county area that stretches from the lower Rio Grande Valley on to the US/Mexico border.
Mission Statement:
The Valley AIDS Council dba Westbrook Clinic utilizing a multi-facility system will provide and expand capacity of services to individuals infected with, affected by, or at risk of HIV/AIDS and related co-morbidities. Westbrook Clinic will accomplish this in a Patient Centered Medical Home environment, providing comprehensive HIV/AIDS medical care, medical training, research, medical case management, dental care, social services, education, prevention and outreach, substance abuse services, HIV/STI testing and counseling. Valley AIDS Council is committed to achieving this by employing and empowering professionally competent staff who desire success for the clients, the agency and themselves.
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300 S 2nd Street, Ste 101
McAllen, TX
78501
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
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