ACR Health

Bradley Clifford Caine Memorial Fund Community Dinner
2025-12-04 17:30 - 19:00 UTC
The event features local author Jennifer Boulanger talking about her recent book A Song for Olaf and a viewing of the AIDS Quilt. The event will be an evening of storytelling and sharing to honor those we have lost to AIDS and stand in solidarity with those still in the battle.
The event is named for Bradley Clifford Caine, a native of New Hartford. Bradley Clifford Caine attended New Hartford High School, graduating fifth in the class of 1974. While there he had numerous lead roles in theater productions: comedy, drama, and musical. Brad graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Williams College in 1978, received his master’s degree from Denver University in 1980 and excelled in his career as a management consultant in Los Angeles. On September 20, 1987, following a courageous battle against a variety of AIDS-related infections, Brad died at his childhood home in New Hartford. He was thirty-one years old.

“Then, Now, and Tomorrow” commemorating World AIDS Day
2025-12-03 17:30 - 19:30 UTC
ACR Health will host “Then, Now, and Tomorrow” commemorating World AIDS Day. The event will feature an array of community speakers, storytelling, and a viewing of the AIDS Quilt. The event will be an evening of storytelling and sharing about the history of the AIDS epidemic, where we stand now with treatments, pre- and post-exposure tools, and calling attention to long-term survivors and the issues that they face. The event will also offer HIV/STI testing and resources. We want to honor those we have lost to AIDS by showing up for ourselves and others while standing in solidarity with those still in the battle.
Featured Speakers include:
Kandis Backus, Gilead Sciences
Michael DeSalvo, Friends of Dorothy House
Jaleel Campbell, Artist and Activist
Les K. Wright, Author of Children of Lazarus: The Forgotten Generation of Long-Term AIDS Survivor
Attendees are encouraged to bring photos and share stories about loved ones lost to HIV/AIDS or personal stories about living with HIV. Onsite parking and refreshments will be served.

Transgender Day of Remembrance-Watertown
2025-11-20 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Trinity Episcopal Church, 227 Sherman St, Watertown, NY, 13501, United States
Transgender Day of Remembrance is a day for communities to come together and remember the people we have lost due to anti-transgender violence or suicide. It is an opportunity to raise awareness about the threats transgender people face on a daily basis and what we can all do to make the world a safer place for the transgender community. It is also a space for the transgender community and allies to honor the people we have lost.
This annual event also invites the community to come together in grief and solidarity, to celebrate resilience, and to reaffirm our collective commitment to justice, compassion, and visibility.
The event features a non-denominational prayer/healing service, keynote and community speakers, a reading of names, art show and resource fair. Light refreshments are included and the event is open to the public.

Fun Home
2025-06-01 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)

R&B Nights: Jaleel’s 30th Birthday Bash
2025-02-08 20:00 (America/New_York)
Ages 21+
Dress code: Grown & Sexy
Ticket includes food. There will be a cash bar on site at venue.
Join local artist Jaleel Campbell in celebrating this milestone birthday while raising funds for an organization that does important work in the Syracuse community. The event will be hosted by Semaj & Symone Campbell w/ Sounds being provided by DJ Shakey. The event will include performances from some of Syracuse’s best as well. Get fly, Come thru, Pop out!

Primary Trust "Best Friends Night"
2025-01-31 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Join Come Out CNY for a night at Syracuse Stage on January 31st! Eboni Booth’s Pulitzer Prize-winning
Primary Trust
is a hopeful story about modern loneliness, the heroism of everyday kindness, and the joy of finding community in the most unlikely of places.
Our special group price of $55 includes the cost of seeing the show as well as a drink voucher.
Our block of seats has been reserved in a particular color— Purple
. Both the
Primary Trust
ticket and drink voucher may be picked up at Box Office Will Call the day of the performance.
Agenda:
6:00 – 6:30 PM
– Happy Hour with drink specials and cash bar at the Syracuse Stage Sutton Pavilion bar – network and visit the ACR Health booth and the Black Citizen’s Brigade Popup!
7:30 PM
– Primary Trust play
9:00 PM
– Community conversation with Katherine Lowe of ACR Health and Kevin Bailey from Come Out CNY in the Sutton Pavilion (cash bar available)
Primary Trust
By Eboni Booth
Directed by Melissa Crespo
In a small town just east of Rochester, 38-year-old Kenneth has a good job, a great boss, and Bert, the best friend a guy could ask for. But his boss is moving to Florida, the bookstore he works at is closing, and Bert? Well, he’s imaginary. As he confronts the traumas that led to his isolated existence, Kenneth must tend to old wounds, forge new friendships, and let go of the things he no longer needs. Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for drama, Eboni Booth’s Primary Trust is a hopeful story about modern loneliness, the heroism of everyday kindness, and the joy of finding community in the most unlikely of places.
“Utterly absorbing… pretty darn near to a perfect play.”
-The Daily Beast

Primary Trust
2025-01-22 00:00 - 2025-02-09 00:00 (America/New_York)
ACR Health is please to announce its partnership with Syracuse Stage for this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about best friends, new beginnings, and the undeniable power of everyday kindness.
By Eboni Booth
Directed by Melissa Crespo
In a small town just east of Rochester, 38-year-old Kenneth has a good job, a great boss, and Bert, the best friend a guy could ask for. But his boss is moving to Florida, the bookstore he works at is closing, and Bert? Well, he’s imaginary. As he confronts the traumas that led to his isolated existence, Kenneth must tend to old wounds, forge new friendships, and let go of the things he no longer needs. Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for drama, Eboni Booth’s Primary Trust is a hopeful story about modern loneliness, the heroism of everyday kindness, and the joy of finding community in the most unlikely of places.
“Utterly absorbing… pretty darn near to a perfect play.”
-The Daily Beast
Tickets
may be p
urchased on
line at
www.syracusestage.org/primary
, by phone at 315.443.3275 or in person at the Syracuse Stage Box Office
.
CON
TENT WARNING
Primary Trust
contains scenes depicting alcohol use.
Please note: Herbal cigarettes and raw almonds will be used in this production.

Bet on Fabulous
2024-10-11 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)

Zero Proof Affair
2023-11-09 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Celebrate 40 years of ACR Health with our first annual Zero Proof Affair & Mocktail Master Mix Off!
Join us for an evening of
live music
from Grupo Pagan,
Salsa dancing
with La Familia de la Salsa,
Latin food
,
zero-proof spirits tastings
,
mocktails
and
awarding
the Mocktail Master.
Rethink how we meet, socialize and build support for ACR Health’s work throughout the Central, Northern and Mohawk Valley regions.

31st Annual AIDS Walk/Run
2023-06-04 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
EVENT: 5K
Event Date: Sunday June 4, 2023
Start Time: 10:00am EDT
Price: $40.00 Race Fee
EVENT: VIRTUAL 5K
Price: $40.00 Race Fee
Registration: Registration ends June 4, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT
REGISTER HERE!

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Event - Salmon Run Mall
2023-03-10 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Date:
Friday
,
March 10, 2023
Time:
2-6 pm
Location:
Salmon Run Mall.
21182 Salmon Run Mall Loop W, Watertown, NY 13601

Join ACR Health and other community partners for a FREE event intended to bring the community together and raise awareness on how women and girls can protect themselves from HIV/AIDS
.
This event will include free and confidential HIV testing, Narcan training, and education on local resources and programming. Local organizations and vendors who will be in attendance include Victim’s Advocacy Center, ACR Health’s Q Center, Syringe Exchange Program, Prevention, Women’s Programming, Insurance Programming, Flower Memorial Library, Planned Parenthood, The Magick Apothecary, Cricket Wireless, Crafty Lil Fellow, CrochetNBeads, Cole’s Candles, Embellish Me Patty, Sunny in the Hollow, Conners 3D Creations, Knights of Thorn, and more!
Raffle and giveaways include gifts from Planned Parenthood, ACR Health Flower Memorial Library, Solitary Consignment, Cole’s Candles, Sunny in the Hollow, Crafty Lil Fellow, Embellish Me Patty, and Conners 3D Creations.
Join us to learn more about local resources, shop from local vendors, and support those living w
ith HIV.

Building Capacity for Cultural Change
2023-03-08 09:00 - 2023-03-09 16:00 (America/New_York)
ACR Health will be hosting Building Capacity for Cultural Change, a live virtual summit addressing health equity, stigma, policies, and procedures with people who use drugs!
Join us for this two day virtual summit which will feature speakers from across the state who are working to increase community capacity to serve People Who Use Drugs (PWUD), reduce stigma, and save lives.
Additional speakers include: REACH Medical staff, Steve Sawicki (NYLinks), Dr. Jerel Ezell from Cornell, ACR team members, and other providers who serve PWUD and conduct harm reduction and outreach work in the region.
Training sessions will include information about HCV specialty care, community-based responses to overdose prevention, evidence-based approaches to opiate and substance use treatment, and community-based outreach efforts in Central New York.
In addition, a variety of topics related to addressing agency, community, and structural barriers will be offered, as well as information about peer recruitment and ongoing mentoring.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2ctzsmsd

World AIDS Day
2022-12-01 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
World AIDS Day takes place on December 1st. ACR Health and Avita Pharmaceuticals are hosting a free community event to unite in the fight against HIV. Join us and our community partners for education, testing, resources, speakers, refreshments, entertainment, give-a-ways and more.
Can’t make it to the event but want to support in the fight, then donate today. Thank you for your support.

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World Aids Day (2)

Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil & Artshow
2022-11-20 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
The Transgender Day of Remembrance raises public awareness of hate crimes against transgender people and publicly mourns and honors the lives of transgender people who might otherwise be forgotten. Through the vigil, we express love and respect in the face of national indifference and hatred. Day of Remembrance gives transgender people and their allies a chance to step forward and stand in vigil, memorializing those who’ve died by anti-transgender violence. Please join us and show your support.
transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil and Artshow

Monkeypox Vaccine Now Offered at ACR Health
2022-11-18 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Concerned about Monkeypox? Want to protect yourself. We have you covered!! ACR Health is offering FREE vaccines. In addition, everyone who gets a vaccine will also get a complimentary $25 gift card. Call today or use the QR Code below to reserve your spot!!

Friends of the Central Library Presents Casey McQuistion
2022-11-15 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
We are thrilled to announce that Michael Kelly, Northern New York Q Center Program Coordinator, will be introducing bestselling author, Casey McQuiston tomorrow evening at the Friends of the Central Library Author Series. This event takes place on November 15
th
at 7:30 p.m. at the Crouse Hinds Theater.
Casey McQuiston
is an author of New Adult fiction with a fun, queer, rom-com point of view. Their debut novel,
Red, White & Royal Blue
, became a
New York Times
bestseller and a recipient of the 2020 Alex Award. They followed up with the publication of
One Last Stop
, a New York City subway-inspired romance. A Louisiana native, raised in a conservative, religious home, McQuiston uses their experience as inspiration to write stories that they would have wanted to read as a young, queer person to feel less isolated. Their newest book,
I Kissed Shara Wheeler
, was released in 2022. Purchase tickets online at
Ticket Information

or at the Oncenter box office.

Join ACR Health for our Watertown Grand Opening
2022-11-04 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
We are so thrilled to open a permanent ACR Health in Watertown, NY. Please join us to learn more about our organization and the services we provide the community. Hope to see you there!!
Watertown Grand Opening (1)

Enjoy Games - then join us for Jeopardy hosted by the Center of Expertise!!
2022-10-06 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Game Time. Join the Center for Expertise at ACR Health for a great day of Jeopardy! Learn about Harm Reduction and Have FUN! Register today!! Hope to see you there!!

Join us for Bingo hosted by The Center of Expertise at ACR Health.
2022-09-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Have fun, play Bingo and learn about Harm Reduction. Participants will learn new skills to understand and respond to substance use overdoses, develop strategies to mitigate risk related to substance use, treatment options, debunking myths surrounding substance use and more all while have a great time!! Join us for a afternoon of fun and Register today!! Hope to see you there!!

1st Annual Overdose Prevention Day brought to you by ACR Health and Gilead Science.
2022-08-31 14:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Join ACR Health and our community partners for our 1
St
Annual Overdose Prevention Day. This is a National Day to bring the community together to support one another, share stories and celebrate the lives of those who have lost their lives due to overdose. Show your community support and help put an end to this epidemic!! There will be fun community activities, food, refreshments, entertainment, Narcan training, speakers, open mic and more, all free to the community. Mark your calendar today.
When: August 31, 2022
Syracuse, 627 W. Genesee Street, Syracuse, 2-6 pm
Utica, FT Proctor Park, Utica, 4-9 pm
Watertown, Thompson Park, Kite Hill location, 2-6 pm
For more information contact Mary Beth at (315) 898-2462 or
mbanderson@acrhealth.org

FREE Summer Camp for Youth 10-21 years of age!!
2022-07-25 10:30 - 2022-08-04 15:00 (America/New_York)
ACR Health’s CAPP Team will be hosting a free eight day summer camp for youth 10 to 21 years old. The camp will run Monday through Thursday July 25th – August 4th from 10:30am to 3:00pm at the Q Center. Over the course of the camp, participants will learn about pregnancy prevention, STI prevention, and healthy relationships. Activities like tie dye, clay, and yoga will also be available! Everything, including lunch, is FREE. Participants can also earn $100 in gift cards if they attend all 8 days!
If you have questions or would like to sign up, please call/text 315-415-6041 or email
capp@acrhealth.org

LGBTQ 'Cultural Competency
2022-07-19 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
This virtual cultural competency workshop provides an updated overview of identities and terminology associated with sexuality and gender, and tips and skills to create inclusive & affirming environments. This program is appropriate for all people who work with people. For more information, please email QCenter@acrhealth.org. Don’t delay and register today!!
Registration required:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlf-uupzwqEtPBfK3lSH92_2msGaA7HW-7

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Syracuse Shake-Up
2022-07-06 15:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
Calling all youth and young adults!! Mark your calendar now for a fun day at the Q Center. Drop in, grab a snack, talk with friends, do some homework, play video games and just hang out. Located at 617 West Genesee Street in Syracuse. Hope to see you there.

30th Annual AIDS 5K Run/Walk
2022-06-05 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
EVENT: 5K
Event Date: Sunday June 5, 2022
Start Time: 10:00am EDT
Price: $35.00 Race Fee + $3.30 SignUp Fee
Registration: Price increases to $40.00 after June 4, 2022 at 11:59pm EDT
EVENT: VIRTUAL 5K
Price: $35.00 Race Fee + $3.30 SignUp Fee
Registration: Registration ends June 5, 2022 at 11:59pm EDT
Register/Sign Up:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/NY/Baldwinsville/AIDS5K
Sponsors
Thank you to our current sponsors:
@acrhealth
Are you in the Syracuse area? Join ACR Health on Sunday, June 5th at 10 am at the Beaver Lake Nature for our 30th Annual AIDS Walk/Run. We have virtual an in-person options, registration link is in the bio!
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Addressing Pregnancy & Reproductive Health in Harm Reduction Settings Part 2
2022-04-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Addressing Pregnancy & Reproductive Health in Harm Reduction Settings Part 2
Virtual Event
FREE training from the Center of Expertise on Promoting Health for People Who Use Drugs.
You must register & attend both parts to get full credit for the training. Part one is scheduled for April 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
Save the date for part 1 and part 2! Registration link will be posted soon!
Contact us at (315) 475-2430 or
coe@acrhealth.org
with any questions you may have!
To view our full training calendar and learn more about the COE for Promoting Health for People Who Use Drugs, go to
https://www.acrhealth.org/promoting-health-for-people-who-use-drugs-pwud/

Addressing Pregnancy & Reproductive Health in Harm Reduction Settings Part 1
2022-04-27 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Addressing Pregnancy & Reproductive Health in Harm Reduction Settings Part 1
Virtual Event
FREE training from the Center of Expertise on Promoting Health for People Who Use Drugs.
You must register & attend both parts to get full credit for the training. Part two is scheduled for April 28 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
Save the date for part 1 and part 2! Registration link will be posted soon!
Contact us at (315) 475-2430 or
coe@acrhealth.org
with any questions you may have!
To view our full training calendar and learn more about the COE for Promoting Health for People Who Use Drugs, go to
https://www.acrhealth.org/promoting-health-for-people-who-use-drugs-pwud/

Harm Reduction Support Following an Opioid-Overdose Reversal Part 2
2022-04-12 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Harm Reduction Support Following an Opioid- Overdose Reversal Part 2
Virtual Event
FREE training from the Center of Expertise on Promoting Health for People Who Use Drugs.
You must register & attend both parts to get full credit for the training. Part one is scheduled for April 12 @
10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Save the date for part 1 and part 2! Registration link will be posted soon!
Contact us at (315) 475-2430 or
coe@acrhealth.org
with any questions you may have!
To view our full training calendar and learn more about the COE for Promoting Health for People Who Use Drugs, go to
https://www.acrhealth.org/promoting-health-for-people-who-use-drugs-pwud/

Harm Reduction Support Following an Opioid-Overdose Reversal Part 1
2022-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Harm Reduction Support Following an Opioid-Overdose Reversal Part 1
Virtual Event
FREE training from the Center of Expertise on Promoting Health for People Who Use Drugs.
You must register & attend both parts to get full credit for the training. Part two is scheduled for April 12 @
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

Save the date for part 1 and part 2! Registration link will be posted soon!
Contact us at (315) 475-2430 or
coe@acrhealth.org
with any questions you may have!
To view our full training calendar and learn more about the COE for Promoting Health for People Who Use Drugs, go to
https://www.acrhealth.org/promoting-health-for-people-who-use-drugs-pwud/

Safer Injection & Basic Wound Care Part 2
2022-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Safer Injection & Basic Wound Care Part 2
Virtual Event
FREE training from the Center of Expertise on Promoting Health for People Who Use Drugs.
You must register & attend both parts to get full credit for the training. Part one is scheduled for April 6 @
10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Save the date for part 1 and part 2! Registration link will be posted soon!
Contact us at (315) 475-2430 or
coe@acrhealth.org
with any questions you may have!
To view our full training calendar and learn more about the COE for Promoting Health for People Who Use Drugs, go to
https://www.acrhealth.org/promoting-health-for-people-who-use-drugs-pwud/

Safer Injection & Basic Wound Care Part 1
2022-04-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Safer Injection & Basic Wound Care Part 1
Virtual Event
FREE training from the Center of Expertise on Promoting Health for People Who Use Drugs.
You must register & attend both parts to get full credit for the training. Part two is scheduled for April 8 @
10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Save the date for part 1 and part 2! Registration link will be posted soon!
Contact us at (315) 475-2430 or
coe@acrhealth.org
with any questions you may have!
To view our full training calendar and learn more about the COE for Promoting Health for People Who Use Drugs, go to
https://www.acrhealth.org/promoting-health-for-people-who-use-drugs-pwud/
