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It Takes A Village programs are
based upon theory-based interventions which have been researched
and adapted to meet the needs of the communities we serve. However,
the effectiveness of each program greatly depends upon the level
of involvement of the community, and the trust the community has
with our staff and organization. All programs and services are provided
free of charge to participants.
Our programs include:
 Brothas4Ever
Client Advocacy
Community Without Walls
HIV and STD Testing and Counseling
Mothers Raising Boys 2 Men
Phenomenal Women
Substance Abuse Treatment
The Just Us Project
Up in the Mix
Overview of Programs
Program Details
Breathe Free Asthma Education Program
Providing peer education and assistance with accessing care and treatment for uninsured and underinsured African-Americans who have asthma or symptoms of asthma. This program also provides support groups for African-Americans with asthma to come together and discuss treatment options, reducing triggers and what works for them in their asthma management. Contact Allyson Drayton or a peer educator at 303-367-4747.
Creating a community of African-American men who love men throughout the Denver metro area, to address health, relationships, emotional needs and substance abuse. The program includes social events, weekly groups, peer outreach and individual counseling. Contact Benjamin Reynolds, Program Director, or Lavelle Barrett, Outreach Coordinator, at 303-367-5021
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providing assistance, advocacy, and emotional support to HIV individuals of all races, who need help with medical or social services that impact their health. Contact Contact Donn Ramirez at 720-298-7699.
Provides confidential HIV and STD testing for individuals who were recently incarcerated. This program also assista recently released HIV-positive African American men who are having difficult transitioning back into the community. Contact Tonya Rozencwajg at
303-367-4747.
Provided free of charge every Monday and Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 3 pm. Testing is available in Spanish upon request. HIV testing is confidential and Rapid with results in 20 minutes. If STD results for Chlamydia or Gonorrhea are positive, treatment is free at Denver Health. Contact Sama Rasul at 303-367-4747.
Creating a community of African-American women
throughout the Denver/Aurora metropolitan area, to address health,
relationship, financial, and emotional issues, focusing on HIV and
Sexually Transmitted Disease prevention, substance use, and empowerment.
This program includes worskshops which meet twice each month, HIV
and STD testing, peer outreach and individual counseling. Contact
Imani Latif at It Takes A Village, 303-367-4747.
Substance Abuse Treatment
Provides substance abuse treamtent to HIV positive and at risk individuals through one on one counseling and in groups. Services are provided for those new to treatment or who have relapsed. Counseling also provided in Spanish. Contact Ben Aragon at 720-935-4159 or Hassan Latif (Brother Jeff's Community Health Initiative, at 720-297-9694.
Providing emotional support, counseling, workshops and some financial assistance to African-Americans living with HIV or AIDS, in order for them to improve their health, quality of life and ability to have safer, more fulfilling relationships. Contact Khalil Halim at It Takes A Village, 303-367-4747 or Gerald Borden at Brother Jeff's Community Health Initiative, 720-628-4449.
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