ONG Stop Sida

Community-led sexual health services

Stop Sida is a community organization for LGBTQ+ people and trans people who do sex work. Its volunteers have diverse identities, sexual orientations, and HIV statuses. Founded in 1986 as a grassroots association called Gais per la Salut, it was created in response to the impact of HIV. It now operates as ONG Stop - Salud Sexual LGTB+.

Services

• Rapid HIV and STI testing and a health care referral pathway.
• InfoServei: information and guidance on HIV and sexually transmitted infections.
• Positive support for people living with HIV.
• ChemSex Support, with services focused on chemsex.
• Training, workshops, and a job board.
• Employment inclusion and business partnerships.
• Research, including the ProtegerSex project.
• Stop Violencias, support related to violence and sexual consent.
• Programs for LBT and nonbinary women, street educators, and community health workers.

Locations and contact

The organization has two locations in Spain. In Barcelona, it serves clients at C/ Consell de Cent, 295, 4th floor; phone: +34 934 52 24 35. In Seville, it is at C/ Virgen del Mayor Dolor, 5, Local 5; phone: +34 955 12 05 43. People elsewhere in Spain can make an appointment at +34 636 338 678, which is also available for WhatsApp and Telegram inquiries. Email: stopsida@stopsida.org.

Education and outreach

The organization maintains a blog and publishes guides, brochures, and videos about sexual health, harm reduction, and HIV. It has organized events such as the first Conference on Violence and Sexual Consent and works with media to share the experiences of people living with HIV. It also runs masmorbomenosriesgo.es.