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The journey of self-discovery and acceptance is uniquely personal. Having a child come out as trans could be a difficult situation for you to navigate. Maybe you don’t know anyone who identifies as trans or don’t understand what it means to be transgender. Having open and supportive conversations is crucial. In this blog post, we will explore ways to approach…

It is with a very heavy saddened heart that we share that our beloved Finance Director, Tameka Edmonds, has passed away. She was a very special person and loved by all. She will truly be missed in our everyday lives. Tameka, MASS loves you! We will be closed tomorrow for her homegoing services. Life Celebration Service AUG 25. 12:00 PM…

Minority AIDS Support Services (MASS) continues to break barriers and redefine the landscape of healthcare. The launch of the Comprehensive Harm Reduction Program marks a transformative moment in providing inclusive, compassionate, and tailored support to those in need. Recognizing that harm reduction extends beyond clinical settings, our program actively engages the community out in the field by traveling weekly to…

June 27th was National HIV Testing Day. MASS had the opportunity to partner with the Walgreens in Portsmouth on Frederick Blvd. We offered rapid HIV tests and education on HIV prevention, treatment and PREP.  Our event was a success! We want to give a special thank you to Walgreens for the $500 gift to help us further our mission of…