Allies for Health + Wellbeing

Allies for Health + Wellbeing Empowering our community with inclusive medical care and supportive human services without judgment.

Pittsburgh’s source for high-quality inclusive medical care. From judgment-free primary care to holistic HIV treatment and prevention, with us, you always have an ally.

Testing is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Even if you don't have symptoms, getting tested is the only way to ...
08/22/2025

Testing is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Even if you don't have symptoms, getting tested is the only way to ensure you know your STI status. It’s the best way to protect yourself and the people you care about, and it will help you move forward with living your best life.

And at Allies, you can get tested for free at our outreach testing locations! We offer HIV, hepatitis C, gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis testing at a variety of convenient locations. No appointment is needed. Stop on by, and we’ll help you keep living healthy.

Visit https://www.alliespgh.org/resources/free-testing for our testing days and locations.

[Slide 1: A smiling group of people are gathered on an East Liberty sidewalk in front of an Allies van. The text reads, “Free Drop-In STI Testing”.

Slide 2: The text reads, “On Site at Allies: 5913 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh. Weekly • Sundays: 9-11:15am & 1-4:15pm. QMNTY Center: 525 E. Ohio St. Pittsburgh. Weekly • Tues, Wed, Thur: 12:30-6:30pm. Pittsburgh Action Against R**e: 81 S. 19th St. Pittsburgh. Weekly • Wed: 9:30-11am & 12-4pm. Unity Recovery: 801 Bingham St. Pittsburgh. Weekly • Tues + Thur: 5-7:15pm. Prevention Point Pittsburgh: 7240 Frankstown Ave. Pittsburgh. 2nd Friday of the month • 1-3:30pm.” At the bottom is the Allies logo and the text, “Get tested. Get back to life.”]

When you think of Pittsburgh’s Best Health Advocacy Group, we hope you think of Allies! Make it official by voting us fo...
08/21/2025

When you think of Pittsburgh’s Best Health Advocacy Group, we hope you think of Allies! Make it official by voting us for the Pittsburgh City Paper’s Best of PGH 2025! You can vote every day through Aug. 22 - That's THIS FRIDAY!

Click https://posting.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/BestofPGHBallot/Page #/gallery?group=517791 for the ballot!

Allies Pharmacy is closed for the rest of the day today, Wednesday, Aug. 20. The pharmacy will reopen at 8 a.m. tomorrow...
08/20/2025

Allies Pharmacy is closed for the rest of the day today, Wednesday, Aug. 20. The pharmacy will reopen at 8 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 21.

Thanks for understanding!

A new diagnosis can be scary, but you are NOT alone! Helping Hands support group meets monthly at Allies for Health + We...
08/20/2025

A new diagnosis can be scary, but you are NOT alone! Helping Hands support group meets monthly at Allies for Health + Wellbeing for people who are newly diagnosed and seeking a safe space to talk about their experiences. Facilitated by Crystal McKee, Linkage to Care coordinator at Allies, Helping Hands will connect you with support and encouragement as you navigate this new path.

The next meeting of Helping Hands is at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20. For more information or to sign up, contact Crystal at 412-345-0577.

During the 1980s, a teenager from Indiana became the face of the AIDS epidemic and left a legacy that’s still felt 35 ye...
08/18/2025

During the 1980s, a teenager from Indiana became the face of the AIDS epidemic and left a legacy that’s still felt 35 years after his death.

Ryan White contracted AIDS through contaminated blood products used to treat his hemophilia. He became a spokesperson for people with AIDS after he and his family had to fight for his right to attend school due to stigma around the disease. He became an advocate and a spokesperson for people with HIV and AIDS and appeared on TV shows and magazines and met celebrities such as Michael Jackson and Sir Elton John, who became a close friend.

Ryan died of AIDS-related illness in 1990, just a few weeks before his high school graduation. But his name and his advocacy lives on thanks to the Ryan White CARE Act, which was signed into law on Aug. 18, 1990.

The Ryan White CARE Act is the largest federally funded program in the United States for people living with HIV/AIDS. It provides funding for community-based HIV service organizations to offer support for people with HIV and AIDS – organizations like the Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force, now Allies.

Thanks to the Ryan White CARE Act, our organization is able to provide case management, food assistance, housing assistance, transportation assistance and emergency funds to people living with HIV.

The Ryan White CARE Act expired in 2013, but Congress has continued to provide funding for the program. This act is still important for the continuation of the services Allies – and organizations like ours - provides today. In 2023, more than 576,000 people in the U.S. received care and services through Ryan White programs, and thousands of lives have been saved since the act was first passed.

In 2010, Sir Elton John wrote a letter in memory of Ryan White.

“Ryan, I wish you could know how much the world has changed since 1990, and how much you changed it,” he wrote. “In 1990, four months after you died, Congress passed the Ryan White Care Act, which now provides more than $2 billion each year for AIDS medicine and treatment for half a million Americans. Today, countless people with HIV live long, productive lives.

“It breaks my heart that you are not one of them.”

At Project Silk, you are welcome to be exactly who you are while taking part in fun and friendly activities. Every Wedne...
08/18/2025

At Project Silk, you are welcome to be exactly who you are while taking part in fun and friendly activities. Every Wednesday, let your creativity flow with our Craft Nights! Each week is a different craft, with all supplies provided for you.

On Thursdays, let out your competitive side at Game Night! We have a variety of games for you to choose from.

Bring a friend, meet a new one and have a great time in a safe and comfortable space!

🌈Who: Open to BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ individuals ages 13-29
📍Where: QMNTY Center, 525 E. Ohio St.
⏰When: 4-6pm
🎨Craft Nights: Every Wednesday!
👾Game Nights (PS4, Nintendo Switch, & board games): Every Thursday!
🕺Vogue Night: 7-9pm August 26! (The last Tuesday of every month.)
💰Cost: Free!

Throughout history, LGBTQIA+ people have faced challenges, but the enduring legacy of this community is marked by streng...
08/15/2025

Throughout history, LGBTQIA+ people have faced challenges, but the enduring legacy of this community is marked by strength and resilience. Today, we celebrate one of the heroes whose bravery helped shape a better world - Bobbi Campbell, a leading AIDS activist of the 1980s.

When Bobbi was diagnosed with Kaposi’s sarcoma during the earliest days of the AIDS crisis, he took it upon himself to spread awareness about a disease hardly anyone was talking about. He identified himself as the “poster boy” for this new virus in a 1981 column in the San Francisco Sentinel, becoming the first person to publicly disclose his status in a time of tremendous stigma and bigotry.

In the ensuing years, he helped bring AIDS into the national conversation, co-founding People with AIDS San Francisco. He also co-wrote the Denver Principles, a bill of rights that demanded dignity and respect for those living with this disease. He died on August 15, 1984.

Thank you, Bobbi, for lighting a path to the future and inspiring us to face the world with courage.

[Image description: A black and white photo of a light-skinned masc-presenting individual wearing a bandanna, a bow tie, and a shirt that features the text, “AIDS Poster Boy,” and a nametag that reads, “Bobbi Campbell.” He flashes the peace sign. In the bottom left corner is the logo for Allies for Health + Wellbeing.]

Primary care is essential to staying healthy, but we know that accessing it can be difficult. No one should have to deal...
08/15/2025

Primary care is essential to staying healthy, but we know that accessing it can be difficult. No one should have to deal with financial barriers to the care they need, and all patients should feel seen and heard. That’s why we strive to treat everyone who walks through our door with the respect and compassion they deserve.

When you visit us, we listen, and we don’t judge. Visit www.alliespgh.org/services/primary-care or give us a call at 412-345-7456 to make an appointment.

[Image description: Two femme-presenting dark-skinned individuals in colorful scrubs look over some papers. They are in a medical exam room. The text reads, “Allies for Health + Wellbeing. Your primary care is our priority,” next to a heart symbol.]

We think Allies is the BEST, and we hope you do, too!Through Aug. 22, you can vote for Allies for the Pittsburgh City Pa...
08/13/2025

We think Allies is the BEST, and we hope you do, too!

Through Aug. 22, you can vote for Allies for the Pittsburgh City Paper’s Best of PGH 2025! We’ve been nominated for Best Health Advocacy Group. You can vote every day, so vote early and vote often for Allies!

Click https://posting.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/BestofPGHBallot/Page #/gallery?group=517791 for the ballot!

Taking your meds as prescribed is crucial to living a healthy, full life - but we know that remembering to take them can...
08/13/2025

Taking your meds as prescribed is crucial to living a healthy, full life - but we know that remembering to take them can be a challenge. Here are some helpful tips for managing your medication:

📋Keep a handy list of your medications in a notebook or on your smartphone.
⌚Take your meds at the same time each day. Routine is your friend!
📱Use an app like Medisafe or Dosecast. These often have helpful features like medication reminders, refill alerts, and drug interaction warnings.

And of course, we’re always here to help at Allies Pharmacy! We’re happy to answer any questions you have about managing your medications. You can get in touch with our pharmacists online at alliespharmacy.org or call 412-643-3405.

[Image description: A photo of a person counting pills in a plastic tray. The heading reads, “Medication Tips & Tricks,” next to a heart symbol. The text below reads, “Allies Pharmacy. So much more than just a pharmacy.”]

Each week, Project Silk offers craft nights and game nights for young people – all in a safe, welcoming space where you ...
08/11/2025

Each week, Project Silk offers craft nights and game nights for young people – all in a safe, welcoming space where you can hang out with people who get you. We offer guided activities that spark and encourage creativity, invite collaboration and friendly competition, as well as a space to build community.

Interested? Drop in for one of our activities at any time!

🌈Who: Open to BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ individuals ages 13-29
📍Where: QMNTY Center, 525 E. Ohio St.
⏰When: 4-6pm
🎨Craft Nights: Every Wednesday!
👾Game Nights (PS4, Nintendo Switch, & board games): Every Thursday!
🕺Vogue Night: 7-9pm August 26! (The last Tuesday of every month.)
💰Cost: Free!

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5913 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
15206

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14123457456

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