The Action Front Center

The Action Front Center Action Front Center is committed to helping people living with HIV have a voice and addressing the elimination of health disparities.

Action for a Better Community's Action Front Center provides evidence-based HIV, STD and Hepatitis C prevention, HIV counseling and testing, access to care, and supportive services for people living with HIV and those at risk. All services are free, confidential, and available in English and Spanish.

🎙️🎙️PrEP is a pill or injection when taken as prescribed can reduce your chances of getting HIV. PrEP does not protect y...
04/25/2026

🎙️🎙️PrEP is a pill or injection when taken as prescribed can reduce your chances of getting HIV. PrEP does not protect you against other STI's, so using a condom while having s*x is still recommended. The pill form of PrEP is still taken daily. The injection form of PrEP is a shot taken every 2 months, and recently on the market is a shot taken every 6 months. That's right an injection twice a year and you are protected from getting HIV!! , , , , , ,

🎙️🎙️ SAVE THE DATEOn May 15, 2026 from 6-8 pm Action for a Better Community (ABC) and Camer...
04/24/2026

🎙️🎙️ SAVE THE DATE
On May 15, 2026 from 6-8 pm Action for a Better Community (ABC) and Cameron Community Ministries will hosting a community forum at 48 Cameron Street Rochester, NY 14606 to get input from the community about what services and needs they feel the community is lacking. A light dinner will be served. You can also fill out a survey giving input about community needs. Come join the staff of ABC and Cameron for a night of dialog, food and comradery with assessing the community needs. All are welcome. We do ask that anyone who would like to attend to contact Kevin Aiken at 585-629-0057, so we can make sure there is enough food for all attendees. , , , , , ,

🎙️🎙️April 18th is National Transgender HIV Testing Day. Transgender individuals often face stigma and rejection from the...
04/18/2026

🎙️🎙️April 18th is National Transgender HIV Testing Day. Transgender individuals often face stigma and rejection from their family and society. This often lets to young transgender individual's who disclose their s*xual identity to their family getting kick out their parents home forcing that person to engage in survival s*x in order to have a place to stay or get something to eat. The person has no control when protection is used during s*xual encounters possibly leading to exposure to a STI or HIV. , , , *x, , ,

🎙️🎙️Action Front Center 33 Chestnut Street 2nd floor Rochester, NY 14604 from 11 am-2 pm will be hosting No Shame, Just ...
04/17/2026

🎙️🎙️Action Front Center 33 Chestnut Street 2nd floor Rochester, NY 14604 from 11 am-2 pm will be hosting No Shame, Just Facts; A Youth Sexual Health Event. The event is targeting youth ages 13-18. Come discuss safer s*x, STI's including HIV and stigma and how each impacts you. Food will be available. Your voices matter. For more information call 585-262-4330 ext. 3100.

🎙️🎙️This week is STI Awareness Week. Gonorrhea and Chlamydia cases remain a problem in the Rochester community. Even Syp...
04/14/2026

🎙️🎙️This week is STI Awareness Week. Gonorrhea and Chlamydia cases remain a problem in the Rochester community. Even Syphilis cases have increase over the last few years. most alarming is Congenital Syphilis (A pregnant woman with Syphilis) cases have become a problem. Getting tested for STI's and HIV is the best way to know your status. Early detection mean early treatment leading to better outcomes. Know your status, get tested today. , , , , , ,

🎙️🎙️Substance abuse remains a problem in society today. Just because fentanyl isn't talked about to the public anymore d...
04/11/2026

🎙️🎙️Substance abuse remains a problem in society today. Just because fentanyl isn't talked about to the public anymore doesn't mean the problem has gone away. Dealers add fentanyl to their product today because it is inexpensive and helps maximize profits to the dealer. If you would like help dealing with substance use call New Directions at 585-262-4330 option one and set up an appointment with the receptionist for an evaluation. Or stop by the located at 33 Chestnut Street 1st floor Rochester, NY 14604 and set up an appointment with the receptionist for an evaluation. , , , , , ,

🎙️🎙️Today April 10th is National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. According to the New York State Department of Health (NYS...
04/10/2026

🎙️🎙️Today April 10th is National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. According to the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH); In 2024, there were 73 New Yorkers aged 13–19 newly diagnosed with HIV. Of these, 85% were male and 15% were female. Among the 62 young men newly diagnosed, 84% identified as gay or bis*xual, underscoring the continued need for targeted outreach and age-appropriate prevention strategies within these communities. In 2024, Black youth accounted for 47% of new diagnoses among 13–19 year olds, and Hispanic youth for an additional 42%, together representing more than 89% of all new diagnoses in this age group. Young gay and bis*xual men of color sit at the intersection of these disparities, and have long been recognized as a key population in HIV prevention and awareness efforts. Action Front Center has the High Impact Prevention Services for Youth(HIPSY) program to address their disparities. For more information about HIPSY contact Damiene Denner at ddenner@abcinfo.org or Jonathen Woods at jwoods@abcinfo.org. , , , , ,

🎙️🎙️Next Tuesday April 14th from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm at Worship Experience Ministries 70 Ambrose Street Rochester, NY 14608 ...
04/07/2026

🎙️🎙️Next Tuesday April 14th from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm at Worship Experience Ministries 70 Ambrose Street Rochester, NY 14608 the Rochester Committee of the Faith Communities Project is hosting a community forum titled "Faith, Fellowship, Protection: HIV Prevention for Woman and Girls. The forum will provide an overview of the impact of HIV on women and girls. Discuss the social determinants of health and other factors that impact the health and well-being of women and girls. Discuss PrEP/PEP access and utilization and the factors influencing uptake amongst women and girls. Engage in a dialogue with local PrEP/PEP providers on PrEP/PEP promotion for women and girls. A light dinner will be served and much needed discussion about HIV and HIV prevention for woman will take place. If you would like to attend the forum please register with the link on the flyer. Any problem registering contact Elizabeth Greenwood at 1-800-692-5828 or email elizabeth.greenwood@health.ny.gov

🎙️🎙️April 7th is Sexual Assault Awareness Day of Action. According to the New York State Department of Health(NYSDOH), m...
04/07/2026

🎙️🎙️April 7th is Sexual Assault Awareness Day of Action. According to the New York State Department of Health(NYSDOH), more than one in three (1 in 3) women and one in four (1 in 4) men have experienced some form of physical s*xual violence in their lives. Women of color, especially multi-racial, black, and indigenous individuals, are at highest risk for all forms of s*xual violence. Individuals who identify on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum experience higher levels of violence. Individuals aged 12-34 are at highest risk for experiencing s*xual violence. Safety is a critical component of health. Sexual violence is a public health problem contributing to health disparities. Recognizing and respecting an individual’s ability to make decisions about their own body is essential for health, safety, and wellbeing. *xualassultawarenessday, *xualassult, , , ,

🎙️🎙️April is STI/STD Awareness Month. STI's remain a problem in the Finger Lakes region. The area has high rates of Chla...
04/06/2026

🎙️🎙️April is STI/STD Awareness Month. STI's remain a problem in the Finger Lakes region. The area has high rates of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. Even Syphilis is on the rise, including Congenital Syphilis, which is Syphilis in a pregnant woman and can cause great harm to the fetus. If you think that you might have an STI or HIV, go get tested. Action Front Center located at 33 Chestnut Street 2nd floor Rochester, NY 14604 has free HIV and Hep C testing daily Monday-Friday 8:30 am- 5 pm daily or call 585-262-4330 option 2 and ask to speak with a health educator about getting tested for HIV and/or Hep C. , , , , , ,

🎙️🎙️Do you have a non-medical need, such as housing, food, or transportation? Do you have Medicaid? If you answered yes ...
04/01/2026

🎙️🎙️Do you have a non-medical need, such as housing, food, or transportation? Do you have Medicaid? If you answered yes to both questions, call 585-325-5116 Ext 3400 and make an appointment to be screened for eligibility. This program can help with a lot of different needs, so call today and see how this program can help you. , ,

🎙️🎙️March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility. It is a moment to honor the lives, leadership, and resili...
03/31/2026

🎙️🎙️March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility. It is a moment to honor the lives, leadership, and resilience of our trans community, while also naming the legal and systemic barriers that continue to place the community at risk. Visibility must be paired with protection, access, and justice. The Trans community’s health and well-being needs are urgent and multifaceted. HIV funding and the resources we have fought for decades are under attack across the country. Visibility should not only mean being seen; it should mean being protected, affirmed, and supported through policy, community care, and meaningful action.

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