Partnerships

Get REAL is a collaborative project between Public Health Management Corporation and Mazzoni Center that seeks to improve the overall health and well-being of 15 to 29 year-old black and white gay men who have sex with men. A social marketing project, Get REAL tells the stories of real men in Philadelphia who have struggled, or are still struggling, with substance abuse, unsafe sexual practices and a variety of other issues that compromise their health. By having real men tell their stories, we hope to promote frank discussions among gay and bisexual men about these issues, which may have a positive impact on their ability to address unhealthy behaviors. This project is made possible by a grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.