Cares Sexual Wellness Services

10/24/2025

Start going through your cabinets for non-perishable foods to donate! On Monday, Cares Sexual Wellness Services will be hosting a 2-week food drive for Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes. We will have a link to donate dollars, you will be able to drop off non-perishable items at Cares office 629 Pioneer St. from Monday-Thursday 8:30-5:00pm. If you need someone to pick up your donation from you, I will come to you and get it. Just email me at kdoyle@caresswm.org or DM me.
1.4 million people in Michigan or 13% of households receive Snap Benefits. Let's step forward and help each other in this difficult time!

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10/24/2025

Today, the MDHHS received notice from the USDA to pause November SNAP benefits until further notice, due to the government shutdown.

As the largest provider of charitable food assistance in Kalamazoo County, we are following this closely and remain prepared to respond to an increase in need. We will be expanding our purchased food inventory, increasing our capacity for pantry appointments, and collaborating with other social service providers.

Our programs are based on self-declaration of need. If you need help with food and groceries, contact us. Call 269-343-3663, email info@kzoolf.org, or visit www.kzoolf.org.

10/24/2025

Testing for Sexual Health isn’t about judgment.

It’s about taking care of yourself, privately, safely & on your own terms.
No judgment, just supportive spaces that want to help.

Free HIV testing near you:🔗bit.ly/swmi_s*xualhealth



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Las pruebas de salud s*xual no es motivo de juicio.

Se trata de cuidarte a ti mismo, de forma privada, segura y bajo tus propios términos.
Sin juicios, solo espacios de apoyo que quieren ayudar.

Pruebas gratuitas de VIH cerca de donde estas: 🔗bit.ly/swmi_s*xualhealth

10/22/2025

HIV Testing is quick, free, and for you only.

Whether it’s partners, needles, or peace of mind.

You deserve care and support!

Learn how to get s*xual health testing: 🔗bit.ly/swmi_s*xualhealth


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¡Defiende tu salud s*xual!

Hacerte la prueba no cambia quién eres. Te ayuda a seguir siendo tú mismo, con datos a tu favor.

Pruebas gratuitas y confidenciales están disponibles en todo el suroeste de Michigan.

Aprende cómo obtener pruebas de salud s*xual gratuitas: 🔗bit.ly/swmi_s*xualhealth

10/21/2025

Director of Comfort on duty, stylin’, profilin’, and keeping morale high.🤓📈

10/20/2025

SERVICE UPDATE | Changes to HIV/STI Testing

We are sorry for the late announcement, but due to budget cuts our partners at Cares Sexual Wellness Services have had to make adjustments to our monthly testing clinics. Effective today, free testing is only available for HIV and syphilis. Other STI testing is still available, but will need to be billed through insurance.

Thank you for your understanding as we and our community partners adapt to ongoing budget changes and reductions.

10/20/2025

Stand Up for Your Sexual Health!✨

Getting tested doesn’t change who you are — it helps you keep being yourself, with facts on your side.

Free & private HIV testing is available across Southwest Michigan.

Follow along & learn how to get free s*xual health testing: 🔗bit.ly/swmi_s*xualhealth



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¡Defiende tu salud s*xual!✨

Hacerte la prueba no cambia quién eres; te ayuda a seguir siendo tú mismo, con datos a tu favor.

Pruebas gratuitas y confidenciales están disponibles en todo el suroeste de Michigan.

Aprende cómo obtener pruebas de salud s*xual gratuitas:🔗bit.ly/swmi_s*xualhealth

10/15/2025

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IN CELEBRATION | International Pronouns Day

Today is International Pronouns Day! Held on the third Wednesday of October, this is a day to celebrate gender diversity and raise awareness about pronoun usage. Using the right pronouns is an easy way to show care and respect for one another, and is especially validating for transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive folks who use different pronouns than those that were assigned to them at birth.

📲 Find more resources about personal pronouns at https://pronouns.org/

10/14/2025

Consent can sound like many things but consent is always:
🤗 Freely given
🔄 Reversible
💡 Informed
🎉 Enthusiastic
📍 Specific

10/10/2025

We get it, life’s busy.....😪

That’s why we offer Walk-In Wednesdays.😎
Affordable, confidential testing that puts your health first.

Have questions or want to confirm testing?
📞 Call us at (269) 381-2437

10/07/2025

PrEP is for everyone! Protect your s*x life with a once-a-day pill 👉🔗 heymistr.com/cares

10/02/2025