Portland, OR | May 12th, 2017 - Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) has been awarded $130,000 from the Collins Foundation to support LGBTQ+ Primary Care Health Center, Prism Health.

“We are honored that the Collins Foundation has made this generous investment in Prism Health.” Said CAP’s Executive Director, Tyler TerMeer. “This is a clear commitment by Collins to health equity in the LGBTQ+ community, and the health and well-being of Oregonians overall. Through Prism Health, we will remove barriers, improve access, and most importantly provide quality health care for all LGBTQ+ patients across the Portland metropolitan area.”

Prism Health will open April 2017. It is conveniently located at 2236 SE Belmont Street in Portland, Oregon, and will offer a safe, affirming, and non-judgmental space where all members of the LGBTQ+ community can obtain the compassionate and culturally effective health care they need and deserve. In addition to comprehensive primary care, Prism Health will offer specialized services for the transgender community, HIV and sexually transmitted disease testing, mental health counseling, and integrated pharmacy services.

The Collins Foundation invests in local nonprofit organizations, both rural and urban, that are dedicated to improving quality of life and well-being for the people in their communities. Collins is committed to the pursuit of equity, both in how resources are allocated across Oregon’s diverse communities and how their internal structures are shaped. Their vision is for the state of Oregon to be a place where all people have access to high quality, culturally responsible services in sectors such as health, social services, education, housing, and employment.