Welcome
The JACQUES Initiative (JI) is a program of the Institute of Human Virology (IHV) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM). In addition to our clinical services, we offer HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) testing, prevention, education, linkage to care and supportive services through our Community Outreach Program and HIV Support Services.
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Upcoming JACQUES Events:
The BOYZ are in BLOOM! Join us for a night of celebration and transmasculine community. Crafts, snacks and good times will be provided, guaranteed!
The popular "make your own packer and pouch" activity is BACK along with a demonstration about tying a tie and menswear fashion.
Masks will be provided but are not mandatory. Please stay home if you're sick.
5/14/2026 5pm-9pm
Peabody Heights Brewery Pennant Room
401 E 30th St. Baltimore MD 21218
Click here to learn more about BOYZ NITE!
Recent Events:
The BOYZ are BACK! Join us for a night of celebration and transmasculine community. Crafts, snacks and good times will be provided, guaranteed!
Masks will be provided but are not mandatory. Please stay home if you're sick.
12/11/2025 5pm-9pm
Peabody Heights Brewery Pennant Room
401 E 30th St. Baltimore MD 21218
Click here for more information about BOYZ NITE and our trans outreach programming
Click HERE to learn more about BOYZ NITE!
C'mon out for BOYZ NITE 2, the second in our transmasculine health celebration series for transgender men, transmasculine non-binary folk, and the allies that support them. This event is led by Walker Weinstein, a transmasculine nurse spearheading the gender affirming clinical care program at Jacques. We'd love to see you there!
May 15th 6pm-9pm
Peabody Heights Brewery
401 E 30th St. Baltimore MD 21218
To find out more, call: 410-706-6410
Living Proof
Five clients tell their stories about how they are living positively with HIV, thanks to the services, staff and volunteers of the JACQUES Initiative.