Gay Health Task Force

08/28/2026

Classes are starting soon and regardless of where your education takes you, it’s a good idea to "Know Your Status" before you go.

For the students arriving at UM, we are a great testing resource while you are in Missoula. We hope you all have a great year!

For free, confidential and rapid HIV/STI testing come see the amazing staff at the Gay Health Task Force.

gayhealthtaskforce.org

08/28/2026

"At long last, the hit Australian coming-of-age series Invisible Boys is finally (finally!) set to be released on streaming via Hulu in the United States."

While folks have had to wait and wait for Invisible Boys to be released in the US, you do not have to wait long at all to receive the results of your free, confidential, rapid HIV/STI tests at the Gay Health Task Force. In just a matter of minutes you will Know Your Status; our HIV tests result in ONE minute.

Visit: gayhealthtaskforce.org for information about our services or to schedule your HIV/STI testing.

Visit: www.queerty.com/hit-coming-of-age-series-invisible-boys-is-finally-getting-a-us-release-now-lets-meet-the-cast-20260824 to read the article about Invisible Boys

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

On this day in 1981, openly gay student Bob Hoy ran for Raleigh's city council; while he only earned 3% of the vote it was just six years later that Joe Herzenberg became North Carolina's first openly gay elected official.

It can be scary to take a step out of your comfort zone, whether that is politics or getting an HIV test. The Gay Health Task Force in Missoula makes it easier to take that step in Knowing Your Status. You may stop in during our walk-in hours for a free, rapid and confidential HIV/STI test or you may schedule your test.

Visit: www.gayhealthtaskforce.org for information on our walk-in hours and the appointment scheduler.

Visit: www.thisweekinqueerhistory.com for more "this day in 2SLGBTQIA+ history"
Visit: www.washingtonblade.com "America's LGBTQ News Source"

08/25/2026

Remembering Marsha on their birthday!

Being able to offer services as the Gay Health Task Force and being able to live openly as ourselves are both possible, due to the advocacy and leadership of Marsha and so many others before us.

Visit gayhealthtaskforce.org to schedule a confidential, free HIV/STI test.

08/23/2026

🌈🪶 Aannnnd we’re back! 🪶🌈

The 30th Annual Montana Two Spirit Gathering and 39th Annual International Two Spirit Gathering were an amazing success! 💜

Of course, a gathering like this doesn’t just happen. That success came from months of preparation and the hard work, long days, and many helping hands it took to bring our relatives together.

Once the last goodbyes were said and the work was finished, it was important for us to take a little time to rest, regroup, and recharge.

Rest is part of the work, too.

Now we’re back, incredibly grateful for everyone who helped make the Gathering possible and for every relative who joined us and helped fill those days with community, culture, laughter, learning, and memories.

Thank you for an unforgettable Gathering. It was good to be together again. 💜🪶🌈

A special thanks to Victoria Gardner for this amazing photo!

08/23/2026

And we are back! Following the Montana Two Spirit Gathering last week, some time was needed to rest, recharge, and reflect. Gathering in community is powerful, joyful, and meaningful—but it also takes a lot of energy.

That rest was a good reminder that self-care isn’t always something luxurious or elaborate. Sometimes self-care is simply giving yourself permission to slow down. It might be taking five minutes to watch the sunset, getting some extra sleep, spending time with people you love, or taking care of your health.

Self-care is also a powerful tool for HIV prevention and sexual health. Knowing your HIV/STI status, getting tested regularly, and using prevention tools that work for you are all ways of taking care of yourself.

So, after a little rest, we’re back—and so is your friendly reminder to take care of yourself. Whether that means watching tonight’s sunset or taking a few minutes for a free, rapid, and confidential HIV/STI test at the Gay Health Task Force, you are worth the time. ❤️

Visit: gayhealthtaskforce.org/testing/schedule to schedule your free, rapid HIV/STI test.

08/14/2026

🚨 Just a couple more days! 😅

Our staff is still working at the Montana Two Spirit Gathering, so the Gay Health Task Force office remains closed for the rest of this week.

If you stop by and nobody answers… don’t worry, we didn’t ghost you. 👻 We’re just out of the office for a couple more days!

In the meantime, visit gayhealthtaskforce.org for information about our services and to schedule your free, confidential, and rapid HIV/STI testing.

Hang tight—we’ll be back next week and ready to test! ❤️

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

When reading the following post from Gayety today, I was immediately reminded of the Maya Angelou quote "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better."

"On this day in 2004, Julia Child died at the age of 91.

It's said that Child held homophobic views earlier in her life, but her perspective changed during the AIDS crisis when her longtime attorney and close friend, Bob Johnson, became ill with AIDS. She supported him through the final months of his life before his death in 1986.

The experience changed her. Child went on to speak publicly about the AIDS crisis and advocate for greater care and support for people living with the disease.

At an AIDS benefit in 1988, she asked the question in this quote, calling attention to those who were dying without friends or family by their side.

Her story is a reminder that people can confront their own prejudices, change their minds, and choose to do better.

Remembering Julia Child today. ❤️" gayety.com

Please visit gayhealthtaskforce.org to read about our services and to schedule your free, confidential, rapid HIV/STI testing.