hips.org

“I never knew I was at risk.”

“Other organizations said they didn’t help prostitutes. When I called HIPS, they helped me find options.”

“HIPS is the only place I can talk about issues with dates and clients, and also issues with my man. They’re respectful and helpful.”

“Somebody asked me if I went to HIPS because I had AIDS. I told them I go to HIPS so I don’t GET AIDS.”

“It’s a beautiful network. HIPS doesn’t just talk about ‘we have love,’ -- they show it. They are out time after time.”

HIPS mission is to assist female, male, and transgender individuals engaging in sex work in Washington, DC in leading healthy lives. Using a harm reduction model, HIPS’ programs strive to address the impact that HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, discrimination, poverty, violence and drug use have on the lives of individuals engaging in sex work.