In this episode of Queer Goggles, we're talking with Dean Jackson, the Program Director of HIV Services at The Source LGBT+ Center. In our conversation, we go over the many, many things that the HIV Services Program provides, the misconceptions about HIV, Substance Use Disorder, and how they intersect. And we discuss the importance of having not only LGBTQ+ and HIV-specific supportive programs in place, but also the importance of emphasizing that everyone is welcome through the doors at The Source. "You don't have to be out to come in." 

If you'd like to know more about The Source's HIV Services Program OR sign up for a free testing appointment, you can find out more at thesourcelgbt.org/hiv. If you'd like to reach out to Dean Jackson directly, you can reach him at [email protected]. 

If you know someone who is struggling with Substance Use Disorder please access our resources at thesourcelgbt.org/recovery. 

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Queer Goggles is just one of thirty programs and services of The Source LGBT+ Center in Visalia, CA. If you like what you heard today and are interested in supporting this work, go to thesourcelgbt.org/giving to make a donation. Thank you.