Welcome
The JACQUES Initiative (JI) is a program of the Institute of Human Virology (IHV) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM). In addition to our clinical services, we offer HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) testing, prevention, education, linkage to care and supportive services through our Community Outreach Program and HIV Support Services.
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Upcoming JACQUES Events:
Click HERE to learn more about Face Your Fierce!
Join the girls for a celebration of transfeminine health and beauty with JACQUES! Health services and wellness products will be up for grabs for trans girls, transfemmes, and the people who support them.
June 27th 2025 5p-8p
Community Engagement Center
16 S Poppleton St. Baltimore MD 21201
Upcoming Community Events:
Join the University of Maryland Medical System as we celebrate PRIDE in 2025!
JACQUES will be at both Midtown and Downtown events providing HIV and Hepatitis C testing, sharing education, and celebrating the diversity that makes us stronger together. Drop on by and celebrate with us!
Join JACQUES and Baltimore Safe Haven as we celebrate trans lives, trans health, and trans joy together. JACQUES will have a table and tent to advertise our gender affirming clinical services, as well as our upcoming community engagement programming. Come say "hi!" and grab some pride swag as we celebrate the strength and resilience of our trans community!
Recent Events:
Click HERE to learn more about BOYZ NITE!
C'mon out for BOYZ NITE 2, the second in our transmasculine health celebration series for transgender men, transmasculine non-binary folk, and the allies that support them. This event is led by Walker Weinstein, a transmasculine nurse spearheading the gender affirming clinical care program at Jacques. We'd love to see you there!
May 15th 6pm-9pm
Peabody Heights Brewery
401 E 30th St. Baltimore MD 21218
FREE Personalized HIV Prevention Kits
To find out more, call: 410-706-6410
Living Proof
Five clients tell their stories about how they are living positively with HIV, thanks to the services, staff and volunteers of the JACQUES Initiative.