Committed to the
Health & Well-Being of
Since 1989, our programs have included full-service medical care, HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention, sexual health, mental health, substance use counseling, and medication-assisted treatment.
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Our three-decade commitment to our community was founded as a direct response to the lack of resources available for Latinx and LGBTQ+ individuals at the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis in Southern California.
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Clinica
Bienestar
Our services include PrEP, PEP, and STI treatment alongside care that is culturally sensitive and affirming, compassionate to your needs, and assistance to overcome barriers toward treatment.
Community Services
Our community’s health is intersectional, and so are our services. Bienestar resources include men’s health, trans health, harm reduction services, youth empowerment, emergency housing services, and food bank services.
Wellness
Mental health is often commonly misunderstood, especially in the Latinx community. We strive to improve your emotional, psychological, and social well-being through peer-to-peer and bilingual services.
Research
We advocate for human rights, health equity, and social justice through research initiatives, community mobilization, and spreading awareness on emerging Latinx and LGBTQ+ issues.
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Notice: We are currently accepting donation of men`s/masculine clothes that will be given out to LGBT youth in need. All sizes are accepted and appreciated. Donations can be dropped off at Bienestar East LA during business hours, 10am-7pm, M-F.
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Aviso: Actualmente estamos aceptando la donación de ropa para hombres/masculina que se entregará a jóvenes LGBT con necesitad. Todos los tamaños son aceptados y apreciados. Las donaciones se pueden dejar en Bienestar East LA durante el horario comercial, 10am-7pm, M-F.
May 24
¡Tenemos nuevo grupo de apoyo! Únete con Jesús Medina todos los miércoles, a partir de la próxima semana, en Bienestar East Los Angeles para su Grupo de Apoyo VIH+. Este grupo semanal está en español, en persona, y está abierto a todes personas VIH positiva de cualquier género, edad o orientacion sexual. ❤️
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New Support Group Alert! Join Jesus Medina every Wednesday, beginning next week, at Bienestar East Los Angeles for his Grupo VIH+ Support Group. This weekly support group is in Spanish, in-person, and is open to people of all genders, ages, and sexual orientations who are HIV positive. ❤️
May 23
Elvis Carrillo, Director of Prevention Services attended the 2023 Latinx Leadership Institute which is a training for current and emerging Latinx Leaders. This is the 4th year of the Leadership Institute that was developed to strengthen current leaders and to build a pipeline of emerging Latinx leaders. The institute is focused on identifying leadership style, learning new leadership techniques, and teaches the skills to be an effective and well-rounded leader. It is dedicated to enhancing management skills to tackle real world work situations and build high performing teams.
May 22
Treating people with #HIV rapidly and effectively to achieve viral suppression is key to ending the HIV epidemic because people with HIV who take their HIV medication or ART as prescribed and get and keep an undetectable viral load will not transmit HIV to their HIV-negative sex partners.
Know someone who needs HIV care and treatment? Visit HIV.gov/ART to help them find the right care provider or ask for more information at Clinica Bienestar about HIV treatment. (866) 590-6411 EXT. 118
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Tratar a las personas con #VIH de forma rápida y efectiva para lograr la supresión viral es clave para poner fin a la epidemia del VIH, ya que las personas con VIH que toman sus medicamentos contra el VIH o ART según lo prescrito y reciben y mantienen una carga viral indetectable no transmitirán el VIH a sus parejas sexuales VIH negativas.
¿Conoce a alguien que necesita atención y tratamiento para el VIH? Visite HIV.gov/ART para ayudarles a encontrar el proveedor de atención adecuado o pida más información en Clinica Bienestar sobre el tratamiento del VIH. (866) 590-6411 EXT. 118
#WorkofART #HIVTreatmentWorks #HIV #VIH
May 18
Congratulations to Clinica Bienestar Manager Mayra Hernandez and Substance Abuse Counselor Jose Durán on their successful presentation, "From Detoxification to Yasssification! Detoxifying our Communities from Toxic Shame and Empowering Them to Self Actualization!," at the 2023 National LatinX Conference on HIV, HCV & SUD in New Orleans. In addition, our President and CEO, Robert Contreras participated in an amazing plenary on the theme, "How can Rapid Start help advance Health Equity for Latinx Communities."
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Felicitaciones a Mayra Hernández, Gerente de la Clínica Bienestar, y al Consejero de Abuso de Sustancias José Durán por su exitosa presentación, “De la Desintoxicación a la Yassificación! ¡Desintoxicando a nuestres comunidades de la vergüenza tóxica y empoderándoles a la Auto-Actualización!”, en la Conferencia Nacional LatinX de 2023 sobre VIH, VHC y SUD en Nueva Orleans. Además, nuestro Presidente y CEO, Robert Contreras, co-presentó "Cómo puede `Rapid Start` ayudar a promover la equidad en salud para las comunidades latinas".
May 17
Acompáñenos el 19 de 2-4pm en Facebook Live para un "Candlelight Memorial" para reconocer ha aquellos que han luchado por los derechos de las personas que viven con el VIH, así como en rememorar a los que se quedaron en el camino. Moderado por nuestro propio Luis Borges Duarte, Educador de Salud y Consejero.
May 16
Usted es una mujer trans que está interesada en conseguir información sobre salud, y quiere crecer comunidad mientras aprenda sobre los recursos que están disponibles al bajo costo o gratis para su bienestar? Acompáñenos para La Conferencia de La Mujer Trans en East Los Angeles, 20 de mayo de 10am-4pm. Este evento tiene cupo limitado, por favor de registrase y llamar al (866) 590-6411 Ext. 502 para confirmar su participación.
Este evento es gratis y abierto al publico. Habrá comida, rifas con regalos, y mucha diversión!
También tendremos una feria de recursos con:
♥ Laboratorio ViiV
♥ AHF Clinic
♥ St John`s Clinic
♥ Trans Wellness Center
♥ Translatina Coalition
May 15
Come work with us! We`re expanding our services and have a variety of new positions open. People of color and members of the LGBT+ community are encouraged to apply. Visit our website for more information on specific positions: www.bienestar.org
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¡Venga a trabajar con nosotres! Estamos ampliando nuestres servicios y tenemos una variedad de nuevos puestos abiertos. Animamos a les personas de color y a les miembres de la comunidad LGBT+ a que soliciten. Visite nuestre sitio web para obtener más información sobre puestos específicos: www.bienestar.org
#latinx #healthcareworkers #mentalhealth #qtpoc
May 12
Are you a Spanish-speaking lesbian looking to build community in South Los Angeles? Our Grupo LOVE support group is for lesbians to have a space to express their concerns and opinions in a confidential and respectful environment. We host discussions on themes such as relationships, STI education, domestic violence and more. Join us!
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¿Es usted una lesbiana hispanohablante que busca construir una comunidad en el sur de Los Ángeles? Nuestro grupo de apoyo Grupo LOVE (Lesbianas Obteniendo Vidas Exitosas) es para que las lesbianas tengan un espacio para expresar sus preocupaciones y opiniones en un ambiente confidencial y respetuoso. Organizamos discusiones sobre temas tales como relaciones, educación sobre ITS, violencia doméstica y más. ¡Únase a nosotres!
May 10
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