General Info

Located in New York, Gay Men's Health Crisis is a nonprofit, volunteer-supported and community-based organization offering programs and services for the prevention of AIDS. The organization was founded in 1981 and works for the prevention and treatment of HIV. It offers an array of programs and services to men, women and children. It also organizes workshops and programs for the general public on sexual orientations and gender issues. It offers the Chelsea Center for Special Studies, legal services, and support and medical care. The organization also provides various programs and facilities, including GMHC Hotline, David Geffen Center for HIV Prevention and Health Education, Institute for Gay Men's Health, Lesbian AIDS Project, the Buddy Program and Meals Program. It additionally offers client advocacy, the Terry K Watanabe Volunteer and Work Center and treatment and prevention advocacy programs. Its women and family services department offers services for women with substance abuse issues, and HIV affected women and children.