Hermanos de Luna y Sol (Brothers of the Moon and Sun), is an HIV risk-reduction intervention program for Spanish-speaking gay/bisexual men. Established in 1995, HLS offers peer social support and a safe, fun environment where participants can connect with others with similar experiences. The program is based on research by Dr. Rafael M. Diaz and emphasizes cultural pride, community building, and personal empowerment as key factors that enhance a persons ability to practice safer sex, avoid HIV infection and have healthy relationships. Program participants have reported safer sex practices, higher self-esteem and increased pride of being Latino/Hispanic and gay/bisexual as a result of participating in HLS. All services are provided in Spanish.
All participants must attend a five-hour intensive introductory workshop once per month. After completing this workshop, followup groups are available on topics such as mental health, self image, self development, and healthy living. Individual counseling is also available.
All participants must attend a five-hour intensive introductory workshop once per month. After completing this workshop, followup groups are available on topics such as mental health, self image, self development, and healthy living. Individual counseling is also available.
Hermanos de Luna y Sol is a program of Mission Neighborhood Health Center
Service Area:
CA - San Francisco County - San Francisco
Contact Information
Main Address:
1663 Mission Street
Suite 603
San Francisco CA 94103
Open:
Close:
Mon
6:00 pm
9:00 pm
Wed
6:00 pm
9:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am
3:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am
3:00 pm
Group hours are Monday and Wednesday evenings.
Individual counseling hours are Thursdays and Fridays, or as scheduled.
Call for schedule of intensive introductory workshop.
Site Location Information
Description:
Near Mission and Plum
Bus Service:
MUNI:
6 Parnassus
7 Haight/Noriega
Other Public Transit:
MUNI Metro: J/KT/L/M/N
Disabilities Access:
Unknown
Program Details
Languages:
Spanish
Application Process:
Call for more information.
Program Fees:
Call for more information.