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:
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:
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
Face Your Fierce is a space of celebrating the beauty and strength of transgender women from the inside out. Face Your Fierce events are part resource fair, part support group, part beauty class, and all-around a place for transwomen to be their strongest, healthiest, fiercest selves.
Learn more about Face Your Fierce here
To find out more about the services offered at JACQUES, 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.