PrEP—Basic Information
PrEP is an abbreviation for the term pre-exposure prophylaxis. It’s the use of anti-HIV medications to keep HIV negative people from becoming infected. Taking a pill once a day can be 92 – 100 percent efficient in preventing HIV. Presently, the only PrEP medication authorized by the United States’ Federal Drug Administration is Truvada, which […]
SETAC Changes Community Center Hours
Starting on Tuesday, July 2, SETAC, Puerto Vallarta’s LGBTQ Community Center, will change its working schedule. SETAC will now welcome visitors Tuesday – Friday, 12 – 8 PM, and on Saturdays, 9 AM – 2 PM. “We have realized that many of our users work regular hours during the week, so it’s difficult for them […]
Meet our Staff: Maria del Carmen Cabrera Galaz
Like many others, Carmen came to Puerto Vallarta some 10 years ago to enjoy a well-deserved vacation, fell in love with our destination, and decided to stay. The proud mother of two (and a third one coming very soon!) began working at SETAC on August 1, 2014, in our administration. She presently greets all our […]
SETAC Benefits from Oxxo’s Change Rounding Program
Have you ever wondered if Oxxo’s Change Rounding Proram really works? Presently, SETAC is the beneficiary organization in our region, and we recently had the opportunity to witness up close the way in which Oxxo operates their Social Responsibility Program (PRO), which in turn, allows us to impress upon you the importance of supporting it. […]
SETAC, An Important Part of Vallarta Pride 2018 Celebrations
SETAC, Puerto Vallarta’s LGBTQ Community Center, will contribute to this year’s Vallarta Pride celebration organizing several events that, as in years past, will position itself as the most important preventive organization focused on HIV and other sexually-transmitted infections in the region. Here are the details of each event. International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Date: Sunday, March […]
SETAC is an International Altruism Festival Participant
SETAC, Puerto Vallarta’s LGBTQ Community Center, will be one of the non-profit organizations that will participate during the 14th International Altruism Festival on Sunday, May 6, starting at 6 pm at the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa in Marina Vallarta. “We are very proud to have fulfilled every requisite to once again participate […]
SETAC Concludes Successful Semana Santa Campaign
SETAC, Puerto Vallarta’s LGBTQ Center, wrapped up a successful Semana Santa Brigade (Mexico’s Spring Break) with preventive activities that took place during this important vacation period, with three specific efforts: an information module at Plaza Lazaro Cardenas in Colonia Emiliano Zapata, condom distribution throughout Los Muertos Beach, and in the evening at several LGBTQ in […]
SETAC Announces Semana Santa Prevention Strategies
As in years past, SETAC, Puerto Vallarta’s LGBTQ Community Center, will implement a prevention and education strategy during Semana Santa, Mexico’s Spring Break equivalent, with the goal of reducing HIV and other sexually-transmitted infections in Jalisco’s Coastal Region and Banderas Bay. “We know that many tourists flock to Puerto Vallarta during this time of year,” […]
SETAC Receives Important Donation From BeefDip
SETAC, Puerto Vallarta’s LGBTQ Community Center (www.setac.com.mx), announced an important donation in the amount of $180,140 pesos MXN from the organizers of Beef Dip, an annual circuit party that takes place in Puerto Vallarta during the months of January and February (www.beefdip.com). “Year after year, the international bear community makes Puerto Vallarta their winter destination […]
SETAC Commemorates International Condom Day with Activities
As in years past, SETAC—Puerto Vallarta’s HIV/AIDS Community Center, will commemorate International Condom Day on February 14 with a series of activities. The International Condom Day is celebrated on February 14 since 2009, thanks to an initiative proposed by AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the LA-based non-profit that providies cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 866,620 […]
