For more than 20 years, APLA has provided comprehensive risk reduction strategies to people living with HIV disease and to those whose behavior puts them at risk for HIV infection. APLA’s HIV prevention work includes community organizing, peer health education, research and evaluation, mobilizing HIV prevention leadership through summits, conferences and trainings, and social marketing campaigns.

Crystal Methamphetamine

The Crystal Methamphetamine Program, funded by the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Office of AIDS Programs and Policy, aims to reduce the risk of HIV infection among gay and bisexual men who use crystal through forums, trainings and workshops.

HIV / STD Testing

For a comprehensive directory to HIV/AIDS services in Los Angeles County, including where to get HIV testing, please visit www.hivla.org, a Web site maintained by APLA staff.

Mpowerment

The Mpowerment Program provides HIV/AIDS information, harm reduction strategies, peer trainings and outreach skills-building for Los Angeles County youth ages 15 – 22.

Red Circle Project

APLA’s Red Circle Project aims to increase positive social norms about safer sex and early screening for HIV among Native American/Alaskan Native Two-Spirit men who have sex with men.

Sexual Health Xchange

The Sexual Health Xchange (SHX) is a nationwide project to raise public awareness about the sexual health needs of gay men and other men who have sex with men (MSM) and expand the range of sexual health education options available to gay men, especially gay men of color.

Social Marketing

APLA uses techniques of Social Marketing to try to change behavior in communities across Los Angeles County.

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