by Anthony De Jesús, Integrated Paseo Program, PRCC
Integrated PASEO offers FREE “Seeking Safety” counseling at the Norwegian American Hospital every weekday, Monday through Friday at anytime between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM and at anytime between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Integrated PASEO offers free testing to individuals for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), the Hepatitis-C Virus (HCV), and other sexually transmitted infections (STI’s). For those who screen positive, a free referral is made for treatment; any individual who screens positive for substance abuse and Post traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are able to participate in the “Seeking Safety” program. Or stop by the Garfield Park Community Center location on any weekday, Monday through Friday at anytime between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM, to receive free HIV and HCV testing and screening, free harm reduction kits, free female and male condoms, and free packages of lubrication.