Big Bend Cares

Knowing your HIV status and being prepared to prevent HIV, STIs, or mpox before having any summer vacation fun can bring you peace of mind.

Testing and prevention options are available at Care Point, our health care facility. Call today: 850-354-8765.

Does your org want to be more present in the community? Events like AIDS Walk make a great stage to show up and make yourself known to your neighbors. With sponsorships starting at $100, support our mission while raising your org's visibility! Learn more: bigbendcares.org/tallahassee-aids-walk

Prioritize your mental well-being alongside your physical health. Remember, it's OK not to be OK. Seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Let's break the stigma surrounding mental health and encourage open conversations.
cdc.gov/stopHIVstigma

✨One month until AIDS Walk!✨

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Sign up to walk, order your shirt, and make your team! We want to see as many people as possible out on Thursday, September 12th, so thanks for sharing to your friends, family, coworkers, churches, clubs, and more.

Many people with don't have symptoms for years! The only way to know for sure if you have HIV is to take an HIV test.

Spread the word 📢 and learn about your testing options at bigbendcares.org/testing

Thanks so much to Scale It Up Florida for joining AIDS Walk once more as a Bronze Sponsor! They come back every year, supporting our mission to end the virus in our community, especially including LGBTQ+ youth affected by HIV/AIDS. Find them at siufl.fsu.edu.

Tiffany is more than her status. When we support people with HIV, we make it easier for them to live fuller lives.

Take steps to support those you love: http://cdc.gov/StopHIVStigma

The importance of getting tested can't be understated. Care Point, our health care facility, is ready to help make testing a part of your health routine. Make a testing appointment and learn more about your options by calling (850) 354-8765.

It's been a while, but red really suits us! Ordering your 2024 AIDS Walk shirt is a great way to support our fundraising efforts while you show your pride. Only $15, shirts can be purchased when you register, and are available till August 25.
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With competitive salaries and generous benefit offerings, Big Bend Cares is committed to meeting the needs of our team. Apply today to join our team! bigbendcares.org/careers

This weekend, one day only, you can have access to all of the best beers from across the region (300+), while benefitting local health agencies. You can still get tickets, and make sure to use our code 'BBC' to benefit us directly! rb.gy/df1kgm

People with who are considering breastfeeding/chestfeeding should receive patient-centered, evidence-based counseling on infant feeding options to allow for shared decision-making. If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, talk to your health care provider about options!

An invaluable way to support the AIDS Walk is by volunteering! Each year we need helping hands to run the event smoothly, and we encourage individuals, student organizations, fraternities/sororities, and businesses to join us. Sign up today: tinyurl.com/4hz33ase

Receiving an diagnosis can be life changing, but you are not alone.

✔️ Take time to process the news.
✔️ Find HIV care.
✔️ Start HIV treatment.

Learn more: http://cdc.gov/hiv/living-with/index.html

Big Bend Cares will be closed Monday 8/5 f
Due to storm Debbie -
We will reopen Tuesday and staff
Will be in contact to reschedule any appointments

You are an important part of stopping HIV stigma!

Offer support and/or speak out to correct myths and stereotypes about HIV that you hear from others, get involved in your community, and be mindful with your words when talking about HIV.

8 days until beer fest! Saturday, August 10 is fast approaching, and we don't want you to miss out on tickets! Prices have gone up a little, but they're still available. Tap 'Unlock' and use code 'BBC' to share some of your ticket cost with us: rb.gy/df1kgm

Yoel reminds us that is an important part of our lives. Make testing part of your health care routine. Learn more about HIV testing: carepointwellness.com/std.

Events are always better with friends! AIDS Walk registration is live and you can participate as a group! We love to see families, coworkers, faith groups, student orgs, and more share their pride in supporting the mission. Make or join your team here: runsignup.com/Race/FL/Tallahassee/TallahasseeAIDSWalk

This we want to uplift Volunteer of the Month Zhe Li for his outstanding service! Always looking for more ways to help, Zhe has triumphed in weekly volunteering and in Artopia, doing a great job organizing the art for a successful auction. Thank you, Zhe!

Beer Fest is August 10th! Only 10 days left to snag some tickets to the tasting event of the year, with over 100 brewers and over 300 brews. Remember to tap Unlock and use code 'BBC' to share the ticket sale with us! rb.gy/df1kgm

We are so grateful to our Bronze Sponsor WellCare for joining the fight at AIDS Walk 2024! They continue to invest in our programs and services year after year, which is an investment in the our community's future. Learn about them at www.wellcare.com/florida.

If your partner has HIV, or if you're at risk for exposure to HIV, then is a no-brainer to protect against HIV! You can talk to your doctor about the injection or daily pill, which work best when taken consistently. Take the first step here: carepointwellness.com/prep.

Testing for HIV doesn't have to be a drag. Make a date with yourself, or a friend, to get tested and celebrate taking control of your sexual health!

Schedule your free, confidential test today: carepointwellness.com/std

Grab a brew to benefit Big Bend Cares! Just a little over 2 weeks until the 5th Annual Tallahassee Beer Festival - and we want to see you there! Tickets are still on sale, an be sure to use code BBC at checkout to support us. rb.gy/df1kgm