Health and wellness through community, education and empowerment.
BY VICTOR MELAMED
Located in South Los Angeles, SoCal Club is a safe space for young men, ages 12–29, focusing on health and wellness through community, education and empowerment.
Here are some of the activities and events taking place at the SoCal Club:
Fitness Activities
Several times a month, free classes are offered for fitness, voguing, and yoga on-site in South LA, taught by leaders in LA’s LGBT+ Black and Latino community.
Supportive Services
Support groups, PrEP support groups, and family counseling are among the many free services and events provided.
Sexual Health Services
They offer free, rapid, confidential HIV and STI testing and treatment resources, as well as sex-positive educational workshops. Give them a call to ask about PrEP and PEP!
M-Group Support Services
A safe environment to come and socialize with others. Share what’s on your mind from pop culture to sexual health. M-Group is focused on innovation and fun.
Other ongoing events include Movie Night, Game Night, Trans Summer Social, Summer Luau and more!
Educational components funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Division of HIV and STD Programs for PHE-VP Services.
The SoCal Club is located at 8601 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003. Call 323-905-5675 for more info. Also—check out their social media pages! FB/IG: @socalclubla Web: www.socalclubla.org.
