Welcome to POCAAN
Promoting Health, Mobilizing Community, and Transforming Lives since 1987
One of the first organizations helping people of color.
Who We Serve
African Americans represent 7% of the population in Seattle and King County, but constitute 20% of those living with HIV.
Latinx people represent 8% of the population living in Seattle and 9% of the population in King County, but constitute 14% of those living with HIV.
Since our founding in 1987, we have focused our efforts on people of color who have been historically underserved by health and community services.
Our Comprehensive Programs
POCAAN's programs range from health and educational services, to counseling and rehabilitation for BIPOC individuals in the Seattle area.
Medical case management, counseling, and support for those who are newly diagnosed or living with HIV.
Communities Uniting Rainier Valley and Beyond (CURB) provides systems navigation and trauma intervention activities for individuals harmed by the criminal legal system in Seattle who are between the ages of 18 to 24-years-old.
A program to decrease the risk of homelessness among youth and families who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Trans-gender, Queer or Questioning (LGBTQ).
Addresses inequities faced by people of color within the transgender, non-binary/gender non-conforming, and gender diverse communities.
FREE, quick, and safe HIV testing with 99.8% accurate results in under 60 seconds.
A safe place with comprehensive programs for people who are HIV+ and on the fence about recovery.
Affordable, non-urgent, full-service medical care to keep King County seniors healthy and strong.
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medications to help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS disease in people who have not yet been exposed.