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History

2019

HIPS further expanded access to substance use treatment by providing virtual medical appointments services to community members at HIPS.  HIPS holds a series of Community Conversations on Opioid Use in the District.
2018

HIPS and S.W.A.C. are notified that City Council has approved the resolution to proclaim December 17 International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers.  HIPS secures federal funding to provide on site and mobile behavioral health services and housing and case management services to community members receiving services at HIPS.  
2017

HIPS expanded on site medical services through a pilot partnership with DC based nonprofit, Bread For the City, to provide substance use treatment on site to interested community members.

2016

HIPS co-locates on site medical services with enhanced harm reduction, and wrap around supports services through a partnership with the National Institute of Health. HIPS begins a partnership with Georgetown through the Women's Law & Public Policy Fellowship Program and convenes a working group of individuals and organizations that would become S.W.A.C. (Sex Worker Advocates Coalition). HIPS receives pilot funding for Housing navigation services.
2015

HIPS opens their new Center for Health and Achievement and expanded in-house community lunches and supportive services at 906 H St NE.  
2013

HIPS celebrated our 20th year in services. We completed a 5 year strategic plan and re-branded ourselves with an expanded mission and vision statement.

2010

2009
2008

HIPS opens our new offices and drop – in center on Rhode Island Avenue NE, expanding our programming to include HIV Testing and Counseling and over 20 hours of in-house education and services.
Building on the success of “Charm School”, HIPS adapts Safety Counts for transgender women and men to help increase self efficacy and reach risk reduction goals in their lives.  HIPS also launches a pre-trial Diversion Program for transgender women arrested for solicitation related offenses aimed to reduce incarceration and recidivism.
HIPS is one of four organizations funded by the city to expand Syringe Access, integrating syringe exchange activities on our mobile outreach van, at our offices, and by engaging community leaders. HIPS is also funded by the National AIDS Fund for the Generations II programs to adapt and evaluate “Charm School” an adaptation of  Safety Counts specifically to address the HIV prevention needs of black women engaging in survival sex work.

2005

HIPS expands our programming to include “Safety Counts” – a CDC approved “Effective Intervention” for working with drug users.
2000

HIPS moves to our first independent offices in Adams Morgan and receives a grant from the Washington AIDS Partnership for our first own outreach vehicle.
2007

HIPS successfully adapts “Positive Opinion Leader” – another CDC approved effective intervention to providing community level HIV prevention education to women. The programs were done onsite in the places where women use drugs and  in brothels.

1997

HIPS expands our programming to include the “Divas Against AIDS” Peer Education programming, one of the first to engage current sex workers as health educators, and opens our Case Management department.
1996

HIPS receives our 501(c)3 status and opens doors in collaboration with Metro Teen AIDS in S.E. Washington DC.
1993

HIPS was formed as a cooperative extension service of the Center for Disease Control and begins night-based outreach and hotline counseling to young women on the streets.

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  • About
    • Mission
    • History
    • Policy
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • HIPS in the News
    • Partners
    • Impact
    • Supporters
    • Jobs >
      • MAT Community Health Worker (CHW)
      • Mobile Housing Specialist
      • ​​Community Outreach Specialist 3 - TEMP
      • Community Outreach Worker 2
      • Community Outreach Worker (Evening - Level 3)
  • How We Improve Lives
    • Resources and Referrals >
      • Abortion Resources
      • Harm Reduction
      • Transgender Resources
      • Our Services
      • Housing Resources
      • Syringe Exchange
      • Employment Resources
    • Advocacy >
      • Chosen Few
      • Sex Worker Advocates Coalition (SWAC)
      • Advisory Neighborhood Commission Training
      • Media Inquiries
      • Videos
    • Dream Incubator
  • Get Involved
    • Sign on to Support
    • Intern
    • Volunteer
  • Swag
    • Pride Gear
    • Shirts & Tanks
    • Sweatshirts, Fleece, & Outerwear
    • Hats
    • Mugs
    • Bags & Totes
    • Posters
    • Dresses
    • Accessories
  • Donate
  • Events
  • News
  • Contact Us