HIV Education & Training

Empowering Black the LGBTQ+ communities in Seattle and collaborating with churches to spread knowledge, prevention, compassion, and culturally responsive care.

HIV education advocacy is the cornerstone of AARTH's foundation. We're committed to addressing HIV in Seattle's Black communities through education, advocacy, prevention training, and leadership. We believe that access to information saves lives, and stigma should never stand in the way of care.

HIV Education & Training

Empowering Black communities in Seattle and collaborating with churches to spread knowledge, prevention, compassion, and culturally responsive care.

HIV education advocacy is the cornerstone of AARTH's foundation. We're committed to addressing HIV in Seattle's Black communities through education, advocacy, prevention training, and leadership. We believe that access to information saves lives, and stigma should never stand in the way of care.

Why HIV Education Still Matters

HIV continues to disproportionately impact African American communities due to systemic health inequities, stigma, limited access to care, and misinformation.

Early testing leads to early treatment
Treatment allows people living with HIV to live long healthy lives
Undetectable equals untransmittable
Education reduces stigma
Prevention tools are more effective than ever
Knowledge is prevention. Compassion is care.

Our HIV Education & Training Programs

AARTH offers culturally responsive HIV education and prevention programs designed for community members, healthcare professionals, faith leaders, and caregivers.

HIV 101 Community Workshops

Foundational education on transmission, prevention, treatment, and stigma.

Faith Based HIV Conversations

Safe and open discussions within churches and faith communities.

HIV Prevention & Testing Awareness

Education on PrEP, testing access, and community resources.

Healthcare Provider Cultural Competency Training

Training focused on equitable care for African American patients.

HIV/AIDS Awareness & Education

Learn the facts about HIV and AIDS, including testing, treatment, and ways to support individuals with HIV.

HIV 101

A full rundown on everything HIV/AIDS.

Education
A few things about PrEP

PrEP is a daily pill or shot for HIV-negative people to reduce the risk of getting HIV when taken as prescribed.

Prevention
HIV Treatment

Bailey-Boushay House provides outpatient services for people diagnosed with HIV.

Care
HIV Glossary

Search HIV/AIDS-related terms to expand your knowledge.

Glossary

Meet Dr. Renee McCoy

Leadership in HIV Advocacy

Dr. Renee McCoy has dedicated her career to advancing health equity and HIV education in African American communities. As a nurse leader, educator, and advocate, she has been instrumental in shaping conversations around prevention, treatment access, and culturally responsive care.

Her Leadership Impact

  • • Over two decades of HIV advocacy and community education
    • Advocate for eliminating stigma within healthcare systems
    • Builder of partnerships between community organizations and medical institutions
    • Champion for prevention education and access to testing

Meet Dr. Renee McCoy

Leadership in HIV Advocacy

Dr. Renee McCoy has dedicated her career to advancing health equity and HIV education in African American communities. As a nurse leader, educator, and advocate, she has been instrumental in shaping conversations around prevention, treatment access, and culturally responsive care.

Her Leadership Impact

  • • Over two decades of HIV advocacy and community education
    • Advocate for eliminating stigma within healthcare systems
    • Builder of partnerships between community organizations and medical institutions
    • Champion for prevention education and access to testing

Featured Article About Dr. Renee

Dr. Renee McCoy’s leadership and impact have been recognized in community publications highlighting her dedication to advancing HIV education and health equity.

HIV Education Replays

Watch past HIV community conversations anytime. Tap a title to begin. Videos do not autoplay.

Be Part of the Solution

Ending the HIV epidemic requires education, compassion, and action. Whether you attend a training, host a workshop, or share information with your network, your involvement makes a difference.

Physical Address

1111 Harvard Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122

Mailing Address

PO Box 428
Renton, WA 98057