About Us
Founded in 1989, GALAEI is a non profit organization devoted to creating an awareness of the issues that affect Philadelphia’s Latino lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities. GALAEI’s work focuses on improving the quality of life for all Latinos and LGBT people, especially in the area of HIV/AIDS and other health related issues, and seeks to demand accountability from all systems that serve them through education, prevention, care, and community collaboration.
Our current general services include:
- Anonymous or confidential rapid HIV/sexually transmitted infection (STI) counseling and testing offered at the agency or our storefront location, Washington West Project, free and with no appointment necessary
- Bilingual Medical Case Management for HIV+ individuals
- HIV-prevention educational workshops for youth throughout Philadelphia
- Sexual health counseling for LGBT youth between the ages of 13-24
- Outlet program to unite and empower Latino LGBT youth
- Annual Alternative Prom for LGBT and allied youth
- Outreach and education to people at high risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV or other STIs
- Early intervention counseling, support, and referral services for HIV positive individuals – assistance with medical and public benefits
- Distribution of condoms and bilingual health information
- LGBT sensitivity training for Latino agencies working with the community
- Spanish translation and interpretation for clients
All services are offered free of charge, confidential, and bilingual (Spanish/English). For more specific information about programs and services at GALAEI, visit our programs page.
Learn about GALAEI’s accomplishments in 2011 and find out what we have planned for 2012. Click here for our report.
