World AIDS Day
December 1, 2024
On this World AIDS Day, the CAPTC remains dedicated to a future where HIV/AIDS is no longer a threat. We reaffirm our commitment to equipping healthcare professionals with the skills needed to interrupt the transmission of HIV through trainings on partner services, disclosure, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based approaches. Since the peak of the epidemic the collective work of the public health workforce has significantly reduced HIV and HIV-related deaths. We commend every partner in this effort and thank you for your invaluable contributions over the years.
STI/HIV Disclosure Course
December 4th, 9:00 – 11:00am PST, Online
To assist Disease Intervention Specialists in supporting people diagnosed with an STI/HIV disclose their health status with their sex/needle-sharing partners and inform them of their exposure to infection for testing or treatment.
CAPTC PrEP Learning Collaborative
Check out our technical assistance and training on HIV PrEP and PEP access and equity. You can find webinars, training materials, and common FAQs on HIV/AIDS and PrEP/PEP. Sign up for the newsletter at the bottom of that page for more information!
Rapid Syphilis Testing in Practice
December 5th, 12 – 1:30pm PST, Online
Rapid HIV/syphilis point-of-care tests and over-the-counter at-home syphilis tests will be discussed by a panel facilitated by Dr Wyatt Hanft.
Creating an environment where health equity exists for all.
Promoting Equity. Building Capacity. Prioritizing People.
S4 E8 Intimacy Starts with I: Women, Self-Love, and HIV with Michelle Lopez
Michelle Lopez, a bisexual Caribbean woman diagnosed with HIV, realized that women living with HIV continue to be ostracized for both wanting and having sex. Michelle knew she had to combat this and teach herself and others about self-love, pleasure, and intimacy.
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West Region Social Media Directory
Check out our social media directory to discover what HIV prevention programs in the West region are doing to promote HIV prevention online. Learn how you can link your program’s social media in the directory and request peer-to-peer TA.
Read MoreOUR MISSION
To build the capacity of health care professionals working in HIV, STIs, sexual and reproductive health, and emerging public health needs to deliver high-quality, respectful, and inclusive services.
How can CAPTC help you?
About Capacity Building Assistance
We assess the strengths and needs of local, state, and national health agencies and create tailored plans to build their capacity to best serve their diverse communities.
STI Clinical Training
We support healthcare providers in the Western United States (AZ, CA, HI, NM, and NV) to promote health equity and improve clinical outcomes for those affected by sexually transmitted infections and HIV.
Family Planning
We provide technical assistance and training to family planning providers and promote comprehensive sexual health education and services for low-income Californians.
Disease Intervention
We train the disease intervention workforce to support individuals with communicable infections and those that may be at risk of infection.
Communications & Evaluation
Our communications and evaluation teams serve as the backbone of the CAPTC. They provide support across our service areas to amplify our innovative work.
The CAPTC Difference
We believe in the power of human-to-human connection. For providers, we create learning environments in which they feel safe to learn, reflect, and explore themselves. In turn, these providers have a bigger tool belt so they can offer welcoming, inclusive spaces to their clients to receive care. We are more than trainers, we promote an ethic of compassion, empathy, humility, and inclusivity in healthcare.
Meet our Expert Team