ACCT

Next week is National Public Health Week, and the School of Public and Population Health (SPPH) at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is marking it with a full week of activities — panel discussions, a career mixer, a student research symposium with a keynote speaker, and a community service day.

The week kicks off Monday, April 6 with a Community Voices Panel from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in HEC 1.202. Staff from Access Care of Coastal Texas (ACCT), a Galveston-based nonprofit serving people living with HIV/AIDS, will talk about what it takes to connect individuals with chronic health conditions to the care they need. ACCT provides a range of services including housing assistance, nutrition support, medical transportation, and behavioral health. The panel includes audience Q&A.

Check out the full week's lineup on the SPPH event page: https://utmb.us/f9x

Join us Friday, April 17 at 8PM for Island Time’s 3rd Annual ACCT Fundraiser!

💃ACCT staff and friends take the stage for a Turn-A-Bout show! Bring your friends and show your support. Proceeds benefit ACCT!

Come out and join ACCT at Out of The Darkness walk for su***de prevention. American Foundation for Su***de Prevention.
McGuire Dent Recreation Center.
10am-1pm

Come join ACCT at the Saint Vincent’s Winter Health Fair. 10am-1pm.

Weather Closure Notice:

Due to the upcoming weather conditions, our office will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026, to ensure the safety of our staff and community. We plan to resume normal operations Tuesday, January 27, 2026, weather permitting.

We will continue to provide updates as conditions change.

Stay safe and warm!

🌟 Help Us Cover It! 🌟
Condoms are an essential HIV & STI prevention tool, but recent state budget cuts have reduced ACCT’s free condom supply by 75%.

This Giving Tuesday, you can make protection possible.
Your donation helps ACCT restock condoms for our community and continue providing life-saving prevention resources.

💙 Support ACCT’s Condom Fund on Tuesday, December 2nd
Every gift makes a real difference in preventing HIV and keeping our community protected.

👉 Donate here: https://givebutter.com/xj0ZKN

🌈 Join Us at Third Coast PrideFest! 🌈

Access Care of Coastal Texas will be riding in the Third Coast PrideFest Parade this Sunday, October 19 at 2 PM! 🎉

Come out, show your pride, and cheer us on as we roll through downtown Galveston!
📍 Parade Route: Starts on Mechanic Street at 25th, heads east to 20th Street, then continues east along The Strand.

Let’s celebrate love, community, and pride together! ❤️💛💚💙💜

🎉 Join Us for National Latino AIDS Awareness Day! 🎉
Every year on October 15, we honor National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD), a time to raise awareness, celebrate community, and promote health and prevention in Hispanic/Latine communities.
💀 This year, ACCT will be part of the Día De Los Mu***os Celebration on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 1–5 PM!
✅ Stop by our table for FREE rapid HIV testing in recognition of NLAAD.
💬 Meet our friendly team, grab some goodies, and learn more about how you can help stop the spread of HIV!
Come celebrate culture, health, and community with us - we can’t wait to see you there!
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☀️ Today’s the day! ☀️

Join us for Seawalk 2025, our annual 3K walk and community fair at Menard Park!

👟 Walk starts at 10:30 a.m. on the beach at 27th Street, heading west to 39th and back on the Seawall.
🎪 On-site registration opens at 9:30 a.m. at the Menard Park Band Shell. If you didn't register online, you can still do it onsite!
🎉 Stay for the free community fair with bounce houses, mini golf, entertainment, vendors, and food trucks — all open to the public until 2:00 p.m!

📸 Here’s a look back at last year’s Seawalk — and we can’t wait to see you in this year’s crowd!

✨ Join us at Seawalk 2025 for amazing food, local art, and community fun—Sunday, October 5, 10 AM–2 PM at Menard Park!

📢 Vendor spaces are still available! Deadline to sign up is end of day Wednesday. Complete the vendor form on our event page: www.accttexas.org/acct-seawalk

🍴 Food Vendors
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🤝 Community Partners
First in the Family at UTMB · UTMB School of Nursing in Galveston · Gulf Coast Center · ADA Women's Center · Galveston Island Fundraising of Texas - GIFT · Galveston Island Democrats · WellCare

🛍️ Vendors
· Folk Art For Loners · Island Life Creations / Dr. Butts Soap · Kreative Myndzz · Becky Creations · Ranita’s Bracelet Palace

ACCT Seawalk — Official ACCT Join ACCT’s Seawalk 2025 on Oct 5 at Menard Park—3K fun run/walk, food trucks, live music, games & health fair. All to support local HIV services!

We’re hiring a Behavioral Health Specialist to provide compassionate support and case management services. Join us in strengthening our community.

Behavioral Health Coordinator Access Care of Coastal Texas (ACCT) is hiring a Case Management Specialist to support people living with HIV/AIDS and their families. This position, under the direction of Outreach & Prevention, helps clients access housing and supportive services while working toward long-term stability and sel...