May is the National Alliance on Mental Illness’s Mental Health Awareness Month. HealthStreet promotes health equity by helping our members access mental health services and hosting Equal Access Free Therapy Nights every Monday. Visits are free of charge. Please call (352) 325-1775 to make an appointment. Among members who completed our COVID-19 survey, self reports of depression decreased in both men and women from baseline to follow-up. However, anxiety increased in both men (24% to 30%) and women (31% to 37%). The bar graphs shows these rats. For more resources and to become a HealthStreet member, visit us here.
Community Health Worker Updates
CHWs provide outreach around the city throughout the week, offering FREE health resources like Deterra™ Deactivation Bags and NARCAN® Nasal Spray kits. CHWs can also let you know which research studies you may be eligible for and can help you sign up to become a HealthStreet member.
If you can’t meet with our CHWs while they are on outreach, always feel free to stop by HealthStreet at 2401 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 10am to 4pm. We offer a clothing and toiletry closet and we can provide you with health-related resources, referrals, and more!
Events Calendar
Every month, HealthStreet hosts a variety of services, Community Health Worker outreach efforts, classes, support groups, and events! Check out our May calendar.
Community Events
50-50-1: The Climb for Cancer Foundation is organizing teams across the US to climb the highest peak in each state while raising funds. The event runs from June 1 through August 31 so teams can pick the date that works best for them. Don’t have a state highpoint near you? No problem! Create your own challenge by climbing another peak, a sports stadium, a tall building, or some other challenge synonymous with climbing through the obstacles presented by cancer. Registration is now open.
Hogtown 5K Root Beer Run: The 8th Annual Hogtown 5K Root Beer Run benefiting Climb for Cancer is October 2! This unique cross-country run winds along park trails and loops through Haile Plantation. All proceeds benefit the Climb for Cancer Foundation supporting cancer patients and their families at UF Health. Registration opens this summer.
Do you have a community event you would like HealthStreet to share? Email us!.
HealthStreet News
Interested in participating in research?
Here are a few studies that you can participate in now:
+The Women Helping Women study is testing whether Community Health Workers (CHWs) who recruit and partner with community members increase rates of lung cancer screenings. If you used to or currently smoke and are a woman between 50 and 77 years of age, we’d like to talk to you.
+The MAPLE study is trying to understand the long-term health effects of marijuana. Eligible participants must be 60+ years old, HIV+, and self-report marijuana use.
+The Jaw Pain study is studying the effects of alcohol consumption on sensory function in those with chronic jaw pain. Eligible participants must: be 21-45 years of age, have experienced jaw pain for 6 months or more, not smoke, and be a current drinker in good physical health.
If you are interested in hearing about these or other studies, contact our Study Navigator, Sara, at 352-294-4873.
Do you or someone you know have cancer? We’d love to talk about opportunities to participate in research. Please share this link to become a member and learn about cancer screenings.
Visit UF Health COVID-19 Vaccination page to find a vaccination location near you. 
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