Unlike many diseases, HIV/AIDS and STDs are preventable through education.

Through education, advocacy, and support, the Chatham Social Health Council strives to prevent HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in Chatham County, North Carolina. The Council is the only agency devoted solely to HIV and STD prevention education in Chatham County.

The Council reaches over 5,000 people annually.

PROGRAM GOALS

  • To increase the knowledge about facts related to HIV and STD infection rates and trends, modes of infection and methods of disease prevention.
  • Increase the knowledge of HIV risk reduction skills (correct condom application, safer sex negotiation, etc)
  • To increase the adoption of safer sex skills among priority populations.

Who Are We?

Watch our promotional video and then consider getting involved:

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