bethegeneration

bethegeneration is The Center's comprehensive Sexual Health & Wellness program that ensures individuals are empowered to take charge of their sexual health.

In 2014, The San Diego LGBT Community Center launched the groundbreaking campaign as an aggressive and strategic effort to end new HI V transmissions in San Diego. Based on findings from both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization, reports showed that use of PrEP and PEP medications could decrease a person’s HIV risk by up to 99 percent. T

he campaign was prompted by that medical evidence
and offered a much-needed new opportunity to stop HIV as an epidemic with a bold new campaign. Today, has morphed into an entire program at The Center that focuses on Sexual Health and Wellness for the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.

( ) is The Center’s comprehensive Sexual Health & Wellness Program that ensures individuals are empowered to take charge of their sexual health and well-being. Comprised of five tenets, this program will Empower by utilizing a robust combination of education, engagement, and services; Fight to reduce stigma
and barriers and improve access to screening; Test so individuals know their status; Protect by providing information to make informed choices on how to remain HIV negative and STI free; and Treat by providing resources and care should they be diagnosed with HIV and other STIs.

Join us for The Sexual Health Check‑In on April 17 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at The Center, an engaging community event fo...
04/09/2026

Join us for The Sexual Health Check‑In on April 17 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at The Center, an engaging community event focused on promoting sexual wellness, prevention, and access to care.

This gathering offers a welcoming space to learn about STI testing, PrEP, and PEP while connecting with knowledgeable health experts and community members. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, access resources, and explore ways to take charge of their sexual health in a supportive and inclusive environment.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/sexual-health-check-in

💛 Want to make a meaningful impact? Become a fundraising leader by starting a fundraising page today, then join us for D...
04/03/2026

💛 Want to make a meaningful impact? Become a fundraising leader by starting a fundraising page today, then join us for Dining Out For Life® San Diego on April 23.

Rally your friends, family, and coworkers to join the cause and multiply your influence. You can create a Fundraising With Friends team or sign up as an individual fundraiser. The more we raise, the more we can make a difference!

🔗 Learn more and sign up: thecentersd.org/dofl

🎉 This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Dining Out For Life® San Diego, and we’re looking for passionate community mem...
03/26/2026

🎉 This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Dining Out For Life® San Diego, and we’re looking for passionate community members to help make this milestone spectacular!

As a DOFLSD Ambassador, you’ll help bring the celebration to life by volunteering during morning, lunch, or evening shifts at participating restaurants and sharing the spirit of Dining Out For Life with guests. 🍽️

🔗 Learn more and sign up: thecentersd.org/dofl

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ This week, we are recognizing National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week 2025!At The Center, we provide a variety of...
03/16/2026

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ This week, we are recognizing National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week 2025!

At The Center, we provide a variety of Sexual Health and Wellness resources, including free and confidential HIV and STI testing, Behavioral Health Services, Support Groups, and more. Our goal is to eliminate barriers and create safe, inclusive, and welcoming spaces for the San Diego LGBTQ+ community to receive the support they need.

Today is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to address the impact of HIV on women and girls. When we...
03/10/2026

Today is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to address the impact of HIV on women and girls. When we reduce HIV stigma and promote testing, prevention, and treatment for women, we can help .

Learn more about The Center’s free HIV testing, prevention, and sexual health services at thecentersd.org/bethegeneration

💛 Words matter. When we choose inclusive, person‑first language, we help reduce stigma and strengthen support for LGBTQ2...
02/26/2026

💛 Words matter. When we choose inclusive, person‑first language, we help reduce stigma and strengthen support for LGBTQ2S+ communities affected by opioid and stimulant use.

🌈 Join us on March 19, 2026 to learn practical tools for creating safer, more affirming spaces.
RSVP: bit.ly/rsvp-lgbtq

💜 Hepatitis C is preventable, treatable, and curable!✅ Learn the symptoms✅ Know how to protect yourself✅ Get tested and ...
12/11/2025

💜 Hepatitis C is preventable, treatable, and curable!

✅ Learn the symptoms
✅ Know how to protect yourself
✅ Get tested and start treatment early

At The Center, we offer free Hepatitis C screenings and resources to help you stay informed and healthy.

📞 Questions? Contact us at bethegeneration@thecentersd.org or call 619-487-9980.

12/01/2025
📆 The Center, Hillcrest Youth Center, South Bay Youth Center, and Behavioral Health Services offices will be closed in o...
10/10/2025

📆 The Center, Hillcrest Youth Center, South Bay Youth Center, and Behavioral Health Services offices will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Saturday, October 11th, and Monday, October 13th. We will resume operations on Tuesday, October 14th.

🌟 Call for Nominations! Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to improve the lives of people living with HIV/AID...
10/01/2025

🌟 Call for Nominations! Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to improve the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS in San Diego?

Honor their impact by nominating them for the Dr. A. Brad Truax Award! Each year, the San Diego HIV Planning Group recognizes incredible leaders who have made outstanding contributions in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

📅 Deadline: Sunday, October 5, 2025
👉 Submit here: https://tinyurl.com/TruaxNominate

Learn more about the award, past recipients, and celebrate last year’s honoree, Carolina Alcoser Ramos, at the link above.

🧡 Today is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day! Established by The AIDS Institute in 2008, this day helps to raise...
09/18/2025

🧡 Today is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day! Established by The AIDS Institute in 2008, this day helps to raise awareness about the unique health and social needs of older adults living with HIV. Encourage older adults in your community to get tested, know their status, and access resources that support healthy aging with HIV.

Learn more about The Center’s free HIV testing, prevention, and sexual health services at thecentersd.org/bethegeneration

📆 The Center’s main building, Behavioral Health Services, Hillcrest Youth Center, and South Bay Youth Center will be clo...
08/28/2025

📆 The Center’s main building, Behavioral Health Services, Hillcrest Youth Center, and South Bay Youth Center will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday on August 30 and September 1.

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