In a groundbreaking victory, GMHC’s Public Policy Department enlisted our communities to pass statewide legislation that prevents all insurers from discriminating against people taking PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) to prevent HIV. 

GMHC’s small but mighty Public Policy Department has shown that when our community organizes and advocates, we can win.  

GMHC celebrates the restoration of $5.3 million in funding for NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) HIV and AIDS programs in the final FY25 NYC budget.

On June 28, the eve of New York City’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration, GMHC celebrated Governor Kathy Hochul signing into law four of our priority statewide bills that advance New York’s plan to end the HIV epidemic.

Over 80 NYC HIV/AIDS and mental health clubhouse clients, staff, activists, and elected officials rallied against Mayor Adams’ FY25 NYC budget on June 11 on the steps of City Hall.