Face to Face Sonoma County

Face to Face Sonoma County One Part Fierce Compassion ❤️‍🔥
One Part Practical Care 💉

October 11th is National Coming Out Day 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Today we celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community, honoring the courage of our...
10/11/2025

October 11th is National Coming Out Day 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Today we celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community, honoring the courage of our friends, family, neighbors, and selves to be live openly. LGBTQIA+ individuals in our communities still face hardship, barriers which separate them from both care and connection.

At Face to Face, we recognize that barriers to care put the health of individuals and the health of our Sonoma County community at continued risk. That's why our programs take cues from our community to reduce these barriers, supporting without judgement and making it easy to connect people to the care they need with a listening ear and a warm heart.

We provide free HIV/HCV/Syphilis testing; tools for safer s*x, safer substance use, and overdose prevention; comprehensive support services for people living with HIV; and access to supplies for hormone replacement therapy.

Our Community is Our Mission

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El 11 de octubre es el Día Nacional para Salir del Armario 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Hoy celebramos a nuestra comunidad LGBTQIA+, honrando la valentía de nuestros amigos, familiares, vecinos y de nosotros mismos para vivir abiertamente. Las personas LGBTQIA+ en nuestras comunidades aún enfrentan dificultades y barreras que les impiden acceder a la atención médica y a la conexión.

En Face to Face, reconocemos que las barreras para acceder a la atención médica ponen en riesgo la salud de las personas y de nuestra comunidad del Condado de Sonoma. Por eso, nuestros programas se inspiran en nuestra comunidad para reducir estas barreras, apoyando sin juzgar y facilitando la conexión de las personas con la atención que necesitan, con atención y un corazón abierto.

Ofrecemos pruebas gratuitas de VIH/VHC/sífilis; herramientas para una vida s*xual más segura, un consumo de sustancias más seguro y la prevención de sobredosis; servicios integrales de apoyo para personas con VIH; y acceso a suministros para terapia de reemplazo hormonal.

Nuestra Comunidad es Nuestra Misión

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10/10/2025

Let’s play true or false: HIV edition 🕹️

For access to free testing and prevention tools, as well as resources for living well with HIV, come visit us Face to Face at 873 Second Street, Santa Rosa

Open Tuesday - Friday from 9:00am to 4:30pm

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Juguemos a verdadero o falso: Edición VIH 🕹️

Para acceder a pruebas gratuitas y herramientas de prevención, así como a recursos para vivir bien con el VIH, visítenos en persona en 873 Second Street, Santa Rosa.

Abierto de martes a viernes de 9:00 a. m. a 4:30 p. m.

Do you know your risk? Let’s talk Hep C 101! ✨Hepatitis C (HCV) is a virus transmitted through contact with infected blo...
10/10/2025

Do you know your risk? Let’s talk Hep C 101! ✨

Hepatitis C (HCV) is a virus transmitted through contact with infected blood that causes inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis C is most commonly contracted via shared needles.

It can take between 2 weeks and 6 months to develop the symptoms of Hepatitis C. Many people who contract Hep C do not develop symptoms.

Hep C can be treated and cured with medication. Going without treatment can eventually be fatal.

At Face to Face, we know that barriers to care put people’s individual health and the health of our community at continued risk. That’s why we provide Hepatitis c testing for free!

Testing is confidential, anonymous, and available in both Spanish and english. No appointment necessary. Results available in 20 minutes.

Face to Face
873 Second Street, Santa Rosa
Open Tuesday - Friday
9:00am - 4:30pm

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¿Conoces tu riesgo? ¡Hablemos de la hepatitis C! ✨

La hepatitis C (VHC) es un virus que se transmite por contacto con sangre infectada y causa inflamación del hígado. La hepatitis C se contrae más comúnmente al compartir agujas.

Los síntomas de la hepatitis C pueden tardar entre 2 semanas y 6 meses en aparecer. Muchas personas que contraen hepatitis C no presentan síntomas.

La hepatitis C se puede tratar y curar con medicamentos. No recibir tratamiento puede ser mortal.

En Face to Face, sabemos que las barreras para acceder a la atención médica ponen en riesgo la salud individual de las personas y la de nuestra comunidad. ¡Por eso ofrecemos pruebas de hepatitis C gratuitas!

Las pruebas son confidenciales, anónimas y están disponibles en español e inglés. No se necesita cita previa. Resultados disponibles en 20 minutos.

Face to Face
873 Second Street, Santa Rosa
Abierto de martes a viernes de 9:00 a. m. a 4:30 p. m.

We are delighted to announce that Kevin McAllister has joined Face to Face as our new Executive Director.Kevin is a miss...
10/08/2025

We are delighted to announce that Kevin McAllister has joined Face to Face as our new Executive Director.

Kevin is a mission-driven leader and innovative change agent with more than 20 years of experience advancing nonprofit organizations. He brings with him a proven track record of strengthening financial sustainability, building high-impact partnerships, and guiding organizations through pivotal moments of growth and change.

Most recently, Kevin served as Development Director at the California Council on Science and Technology, where he built the organization’s first comprehensive development infrastructure. Prior to that, he led Meals on Wheels Sacramento County, where he expanded the budget from $5 million to $12.5 million in under two years. Kevin has also held executive leadership roles at Rainbow Community Center, California Coalition for Youth, and other organizations serving vulnerable communities.

“We are thrilled to welcome Kevin to Face to Face,” said Andres Correa, Board President. “His depth of experience, proven leadership, and unwavering commitment to community health and equity will ensure we continue to deliver vital services while expanding our impact in HIV prevention, care, and harm reduction across Sonoma County.

Kevin’s community involvement includes serving on the board of Sonoma Family Meal and previously leading Meals on Wheels California as Board President. He is also the recipient of several distinguished honors, including Comstock’s Young Professionals 2022 Honoree, Sacramento Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, and the Sacramento LGBT Community Center’s Pride Award.

“I am honored to join Face to Face and continue its legacy of service and advocacy,” said Kevin McAllister. "This work is about saving lives, restoring hope, and standing alongside our community in the fight against overdose and health inequities. Each year, Sonoma County loses an average of 121 people to accidental overdose. These are not statistics. They are our children, parents, neighbors, and friends. At Face to Face, harm reduction is at the heart of our work, provided both in our offices and through mobile outreach across the county. In 2024, our efforts were tied to nearly 3,000 reported overdose reversals, a number that represents only a fraction of our true impact. Each reversal represents a life saved, a family spared unbearable loss, and a community strengthened by care and compassion.”

We look forward to this next chapter of growth and impact under Kevin’s leadership. Please join us in welcoming him to the Face to Face community!

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Nos complace anunciar que Kevin McAllister se ha unido a Face to Face como nuestro nuevo Director Ejecutivo.

Kevin es un líder con una misión clara y un innovador agente de cambio con más de 20 años de experiencia impulsando organizaciones sin fines de lucro. Cuenta con una trayectoria comprobada en el fortalecimiento de la sostenibilidad financiera, la creación de alianzas de alto impacto y el acompañamiento de organizaciones en momentos cruciales de crecimiento y cambio.

Recientemente, Kevin se desempeñó como Director de Desarrollo en el Consejo de Ciencia y Tecnología de California, donde construyó la primera infraestructura integral de desarrollo de la organización. Anteriormente, dirigió Meals on Wheels del Condado de Sacramento, donde amplió el presupuesto de $5 millones a $12.5 millones en menos de dos años. Kevin también ha ocupado puestos de liderazgo ejecutivo en el Centro Comunitario Rainbow, la Coalición para la Juventud de California y otras organizaciones que atienden a comunidades vulnerables.

“Estamos encantados de dar la bienvenida a Kevin a Face to Face”, declaró Andrés Correa, Presidente de la Junta Directiva. Su amplia experiencia, liderazgo demostrado y compromiso inquebrantable con la salud y la equidad comunitarias garantizarán que sigamos brindando servicios vitales a la vez que ampliamos nuestro impacto en la prevención, atención y reducción de daños del VIH en todo el condado de Sonoma.

La participación comunitaria de Kevin incluye su participación en la junta directiva de Sonoma Family Meal y, anteriormente, dirigió Meals on Wheels California como presidente de la junta. También ha recibido varios honores distinguidos, como el de Jóvenes Profesionales 2022 de Comstock, el de 40 menores de 40 del Sacramento Business Journal y el Premio Orgullo del Centro Comunitario LGBT de Sacramento.

“Me siento honrado de unirme a Face to Face y continuar su legado de servicio y defensa”, dijo Kevin McAllister. “Este trabajo se trata de salvar vidas, devolver la esperanza y apoyar a nuestra comunidad en la lucha contra las sobredosis y las desigualdades en salud. Cada año, el condado de Sonoma pierde un promedio de 121 personas por sobredosis accidental. Estas no son estadísticas. Son nuestros hijos, padres, vecinos y amigos. En Face to Face, la reducción de daños es fundamental en nuestro trabajo, tanto en nuestras oficinas como a través de la asistencia móvil en todo el condado. En 2024, nuestros esfuerzos contribuyeron a casi 3000 reversiones de sobredosis reportadas, una cifra que representa solo una fracción de nuestro verdadero impacto. Cada reversión representa una vida salvada, una familia que se salva de una pérdida insoportable y una comunidad fortalecida por el cuidado y la compasión.

Esperamos con ilusión este nuevo capítulo de crecimiento e impacto bajo el liderazgo de Kevin. ¡Únase a nosotros para darle la bienvenida a la comunidad de Face to Face!

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention MonthAccording to the substance abuse and mental health services administ...
10/01/2025

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month

According to the substance abuse and mental health services administration, in the United States last year 16.8% (or 48.4 million people) over the age of 12 had a substance use disorder in the past year.

Harm reduction agencies play a vital role in substance use prevention by providing services to help prevent overdose and the progression of substance use.

At Face to Face, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to be the healthiest version of themselves. That's why we provide our Sonoma County with the tools they need to reduce the risk of harm from substance use. We offer a syringe exchange, naloxone and fentanyl test strips, counseling, and linkage medication assisted treatment.

Our Community is Our Mission

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Octubre es el Mes Nacional de la Prevención del Abuso de Sustancias

Según la Administración de Servicios de Abuso de Sustancias y Salud Mental (SSA), en Estados Unidos el año pasado, el 16.8% (o 48.4 millones de personas) mayores de 12 años sufrió un trastorno por consumo de sustancias.

Las agencias de reducción de daños desempeñan un papel fundamental en la prevención del consumo de sustancias, brindando servicios para ayudar a prevenir las sobredosis y la progresión del consumo.

En Face to Face, creemos que todos merecen la oportunidad de ser la versión más saludable de sí mismos. Por eso, brindamos a nuestro Condado de Sonoma las herramientas necesarias para reducir el riesgo de daños por consumo de sustancias. Ofrecemos intercambio de jeringas, tiras reactivas de naloxona y fentanilo, consejería y tratamiento asistido con medicamentos.

Nuestra Comunidad es Nuestra Misión

September 27th is National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Across the United States, gay and bis*xual men continue to ...
09/27/2025

September 27th is National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Across the United States, gay and bis*xual men continue to be disproportionately impacted by HIV, with 67% of new HIV diagnoses in 2022 occurring in gay and bis*xual men.

Within this population, disparities persist, especially among Black and Latino gay and bis*xual men and young men aged 13–24. Racism, discrimination, stigma, and the inaccessibility of testing and education resources all contribute to these disproportionate impacts.

At Face to Face, we know that barriers to care can impact people's individual health and the health of our community. That's why the services we offer to our community are free.

In our office and mobile van, we offer free HIV testing services. They are confidential, anonymous and available in both Spanish and English--and testing only takes 20 minutes!

For our clients living with HIV we offer non-medical case management services, housing advocacy, emergency financial assistance, linkage to community resources, and mental health counseling.

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September 27th is National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Across the United States, gay and bis*xual men continue to be disproportionately impacted by HIV, with 67% of new HIV diagnoses in 2022 occurring in gay and bis*xual men.

Within this population, disparities persist, especially among Black and Latino gay and bis*xual men and young men aged 13–24. Racism, discrimination, stigma, and the inaccessibility of testing and education resources all contribute to these disproportionate impacts.

At Face to Face, we know that barriers to care can impact people's individual health and the health of our community. That's why the services we offer to our community are free.

In our office and mobile van, we offer free HIV testing services. They are confidential, anonymous and available in both Spanish and English--and testing only takes 20 minutes!

For our clients living with HIV we offer non-medical case management services, housing advocacy, emergency financial assistance, linkage to community resources, and mental health counseling.

Today Face to Face is closed for a staff rest day! We will return next week Tuesday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:30pm...
09/26/2025

Today Face to Face is closed for a staff rest day! We will return next week Tuesday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:30pm

Today we'd like to appreciate the hard work of our Face to Face team, who continue to provide our Sonoma County community with the tools they need to be the healthiest version of themselves. Thank you 💜

We look forward to seeing you Face to Face, when we return!

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Hoy Face to Face está cerrado por día de descanso del personal. Regresaremos la próxima semana de martes a viernes de 9:00 a. m. a 4:30 p. m.

Hoy queremos agradecer el arduo trabajo de nuestro equipo de Face to Face, quienes continúan brindando a la comunidad del Condado de Sonoma las herramientas que necesitan para ser la versión más saludable de sí mismos. Gracias 💜

¡Esperamos verlos de nuevo en Face to Face!

Monday, September 29th, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, join SRJC instructor Tina Dungan on on a journey through the decades, exp...
09/25/2025

Monday, September 29th, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, join SRJC instructor Tina Dungan on on a journey through the decades, exploring the pivotal moments and milestones that shaped our county's gay liberation movement.

This class is FREE and held online via Zoom. To secure your spot and receive the Zoom link, contact Tina Dungan at cdungan@santarosa.edu

Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the rich history of Sonoma County's LGBTQIA+ community, which has been an integral part of our very own story here at Face to Face. We're proud to be a part of a legacy of LGBTQIA+ activists and allies who have made this community what it is today 💜

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El lunes 29 de septiembre, de 18:00 a 19:30 h, únete a la instructora de SRJC, Tina Dungan, en un viaje a través de las décadas, explorando los momentos clave y los hitos que moldearon el movimiento de liberación gay de nuestro condado.

Esta clase es GRATUITA y se imparte en línea por Zoom. Para reservar tu plaza y recibir el enlace de Zoom, contacta con Tina Dungan en cdungan@santarosa.edu.

No te pierdas esta oportunidad de aprender sobre la rica historia de la comunidad LGBTQIA+ del Condado de Sonoma, que ha sido parte integral de nuestra propia historia aquí en Face to Face. Nos enorgullece formar parte del legado de activistas y aliados LGBTQIA+ que han hecho de esta comunidad lo que es hoy. 💜

Did you know that Face to Face supplies 2 types of naloxone? We offer both the nasal spray and the intramuscular injecti...
09/24/2025

Did you know that Face to Face supplies 2 types of naloxone? We offer both the nasal spray and the intramuscular injection!

No matter what form is used, naloxone:
· Works in 1 to 3 minutes
· Safe, non-addictive, easy to
· Effective for 30-90 minutes
· Should be used in conjunction with rescue breathing

More does not equal better with naloxone. If a person who uses often is given more naloxone than needed to reverse the OD, it can cause debilitating withdrawal symptoms. Wait 2-3 minutes between doses.

At Face to Face, we know that barriers to care put people’s individual health and the health of our community at continued risk. That’s why we supply Sonoma County with naloxone for FREE!

Face to Face
873 Second Street, Santa Rosa

Open Tuesday-Friday
9:00am - 4:30pm

www.f2f.org

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¿Sabías que Face to Face suministra dos tipos de naloxona? Ofrecemos tanto el aerosol nasal como la inyección intramuscular.

Independientemente de la presentación, la naloxona:
· Actúa en 1 a 3 minutos
· Es segura, no adictiva y fácil de administrar
· Dura entre 30 y 90 minutos
· Dé Respiración artificial para la persona tras administrar una dosis de naloxona

Más no es igual a mejor con naloxona. Si a una persona que consume con frecuencia se le administra más naloxona de la necesaria para revertir la sobredosis, puede causar síntomas de abstinencia debilitantes. Espere de 2 a 3 minutos entre dosis.

En Face to Face, sabemos que las barreras para acceder a la atención médica ponen en riesgo la salud individual de las personas y la de nuestra comunidad. ¡Por eso, suministramos naloxona GRATIS al Condado de Sonoma!

Face to Face
873 Second Street, Santa Rosa

Abierto de martes a viernes de 9:00 a. m. a 4:30 p. m.

www.f2f.org

This Friday, September 26th, we will be closed for a staff rest day! Our team has been working hard to connect our Sonom...
09/23/2025

This Friday, September 26th, we will be closed for a staff rest day!

Our team has been working hard to connect our Sonoma County community to the practical care and support that honors dignity for all, and we'd like to honor that hard work with a rest day.

We will be open for regular service Tuesday through Thursday of this week, from 9:00am to 4:30pm. We will be closed Friday and return next week on Tuesday.

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Este viernes 26 de septiembre, ¡cerraremos por descanso del personal!

Nuestro equipo ha trabajado arduamente para conectar a la comunidad del condado de Sonoma con la atención y el apoyo prácticos que honran la dignidad de todos, y queremos honrar ese esfuerzo con un día de descanso.

Esta semana, abriremos para el servicio regular de martes a jueves, de 9:00 a. m. a 4:30 p. m. Cerramos el viernes y regresamos el martes de la próxima semana.

September 21st is National Opioid and Substance Awareness Day.Did you know? Drug overdoses are the leading cause of inju...
09/21/2025

September 21st is National Opioid and Substance Awareness Day.

Did you know? Drug overdoses are the leading cause of injury-related death in the United States, with 81.4% of overdose deaths in 2023 involving at least one opioid.

In Sonoma County, the overdose crisis continues to impact friends, family members, and loved ones in our community. On average there are around 121 accidental overdose deaths per year in Sonoma County, and with the last two years seeing a 40% increase.

At Face to Face, we know that barriers put people's individual health and the health of our community at continued risk. That's why we supply our Sonoma County community with free tools for overdose prevention and education. This includes tools like naloxone, for opioid overdose reversal; fentanyl and xylazine test strips; safer use supplies; and educational training and materials.

Because when we lead with love, no one has to go it alone 💜

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El 21 de septiembre es el Día Nacional de Concientización sobre Opiáceos y Sustancias.

¿Sabías que...? Las sobredosis de dr**as son la principal causa de muerte por lesiones en Estados Unidos. En 2023, el 81.4% de las muertes por sobredosis involucraron al menos un opioide.

En el condado de Sonoma, la crisis de sobredosis continúa afectando a amigos, familiares y seres queridos de nuestra comunidad. En promedio, se producen alrededor de 121 muertes por sobredosis accidental al año en el condado de Sonoma, y ​​en los últimos dos años se ha observado un aumento del 40%.

En Face to Face, sabemos que las barreras ponen en riesgo la salud individual de las personas y la de nuestra comunidad. Por eso, proporcionamos a la comunidad del condado de Sonoma herramientas gratuitas para la prevención y educación sobre sobredosis. Esto incluye herramientas como naloxona para la reversión de sobredosis de opioides; tiras reactivas de fentanilo y xilazina; suministros para un uso más seguro; y capacitación y materiales educativos.

Porque cuando lideramos con amor, nadie tiene que hacerlo solo 💜

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873 2nd Street
Santa Rosa, CA
95404

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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