The JACQUES Initiative
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The JACQUES Initiative

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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:

Poster for upcoming BOYZ NITE celebration on 12/11/26 5p-9p at Peabody Heights Brewery

The BOYZ are BACK! Join us for a night of celebration and transmasculine community. Crafts, snacks and good times will be provided, guaranteed!

Masks will be provided but are not mandatory. Please stay home if you're sick.

12/11/2025 5pm-9pm
Peabody Heights Brewery Pennant Room
401 E 30th St. Baltimore MD 21218

Click here for more information about BOYZ NITE and our trans outreach programming


A Flyer for BOYZ NITE transmasculine celebration on May 14th 2026 from 5-9pm at Peabody Heights Brewery

The BOYZ are in BLOOM! Join us for a night of celebration and transmasculine community. Crafts, snacks and good times will be provided, guaranteed! 
The popular "make your own packer and pouch" activity is BACK along with a demonstration about tying a tie and menswear fashion.

Masks will be provided but are not mandatory. Please stay home if you're sick.

5/14/2026 5pm-9pm
Peabody Heights Brewery Pennant Room
401 E 30th St. Baltimore MD 21218

Click here to learn more about BOYZ NITE!


Recent Events:

A flyer advertising boyz nite 2 on May 15th 2025
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

 

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.

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