News & Events Archive
Working for Recovery, Safety, and Health
An educational virtual support group for persons in recovery Project Safety Net NY ‘s virtual groups are on a summer break and commence in September.
Jack&Chill #StayInGetOff
Jack and Chill are a sexy duo who share targeted sexual health messages that make you laugh and make you think twice before putting yourself in danger. Their visual style is retro, but their language is modern. Jack and Chill call it like they see it. They are not...
Care Coordinators Wear Many Hats
Project Safety Net keeps spirits high during the pandemic because we know our clients need us more than ever to sustain health regimens and maintain recovery. Our Health Home team hosts a virtual round-up on Friday afternoons to gather the troops, share the week’s...
Albany Advocacy Day March 1-2
Project Safety Net NY's Health homes department went to the state capitol in Albany on March 1st and 2nd to lobby for the health home coordination program. This particular program has faced significant budget cuts in the past but now they are attempting to impose more...
2020 Ryan White Community Forum Series, April 17th
2020 Ryan White Part A Community Forum Series Every year Ryan White Part A funds are distributed on Long Island to support programs that provide services for people who are HIV positive. The Nassau-Suffolk HIV Health Services Planning Council invites HIV/AIDS...
AIDS Walk New York, May 17
Support us at AIDS Walk New York Time: 7:45 am - 12:00 pm Location: Central Park Ways to donate: Through the Project Safety Net New York team page https://ny.aidswalk.net/projectsafetynetny or A check written out to AIDS WALK NY with Project Safety Net NY name on memo...
Free CASAC Workshop: What We’re Missing
What We're Missing: Trauma-informed approaches to risk-taking and challenging behaviors. This presentation explores how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are linked to risk-taking, violence, anxiety, depression, addiction, and how these things can affect health...
Transgender Health: What do you know?
Come learn all about gender affirmation surgeries and how to be a transgender advocate. Speaker Shannon Whittington | RN, MSN, PCC, LGBT Health Certified VNSNY Gender Affirmation Program Director When: March 3, 2020 Time: 10 AM - 1 PM Where: 60 Adams Avenue,...
Point in Time Count
On January 22nd, Our Health Homes Staff participated in the Point in Time Count in collaboration with the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless. The purpose of this event is to estimate the number of Long Island’s sheltered and unsheltered homeless populations in...
Positive Vibes: HIV Support Group News
A place of mutual support, conversation, exchange of information and education Project Safety Net NY ‘s virtual groups are on a summer break and commence in September.
Celebrating Us for the Holidays
Project Safety Net NY celebrated the holidays with a staff gift exchange and a festive lunch at Butterfields in Hauppauge. We enjoyed a delicious buffet and mystery gifts were raffled off. Time to get ready for a new year!
2019 World AIDS Day
December 6th, Project Safety Net NY sponsored a table at the 2019 World AIDS Day dinner, hosted by United Way. Teresa Maestre was named this year’s Distinguished Provider, In her acceptance speech, Teresa honored her mentors, specifically mentioning our very own Loida...
Thanksgiving Soup Kitchen Event
We will be participating in Senator Monica R. Martinez annual Thanksgiving Soup Kitchen Event on Thanksgiving morning. Our office is looking for warm meals to be donated on the day as well as coats and canned goods. If you are interested in participating, contact us!...
Upcoming Events, November 2019
October Thursday 31st 4:00 – 8:00pm Brentwood Trunk-or- Treat East Brentwood Fire Department November Thursday 7th 4:00 – 5:00pm PrEP Workshop Safe Space Thursday 7th 5:00 – 8:00pm AWARE for All Hofstra University’s Student Center East Circle, Hempstead, NY 11550...
SHELTR Performing Arts Lab announcement
Our performance arts lab starts in October, DM @sheltrlab, https://www.instagram.com/sheltrlab/ for details
Project Safety Net NY in the community
Nassau County ETE Block Party
2018 World AIDS Day Events
Hempstead Community Celebration On World AIDS Day, Youth Advisory Board members of Project Connect participated in a community event hosted by Five Towns Community Center. The event was held at the African American Museum in Hempstead, the community enjoyed...
2018 Fall Events in the community
Trunk or Treat: Brentwood Community Halloween Celebration On Halloween Night, County Legislator, Monica Martinez, in collaboration with Suffolk County Police Athletic League and Girl Scout Troop 909, hosted a spooky evening of costumes and candy. Community members...