GVNA Community Services Center

The GVNA Community Services Center houses the GVNA's HIV Prevention and Education programs and its integrated program for HIV counseling and testing.  The Center offers daily drop-in activities for at risk populations in the Fitchburg community and other communities in North Worcester County. We assist individuals in taking steps toward healthy living and self-sufficiency through skills building, education and access to health care resources.  Participants are empowered to be agents of change in their own lives and communities to improve their health and well-being.  The Community Services Center does not participate in any needle exchange and/or cleaning programs.

Program Mission 

To prevent and/or otherwise address the health risks associated with extreme poverty, addiction, homelessness, poor mental health, sexual risk taking, and the stigma which these conditions carry.  

Program Services 

Program Components/Benefits:

Prevention services are offered with a harm reduction approach that recognizes the challenges that many marginalized groups face in accessing care and prevention resources. 

The Center also strives to assist members with basic needs, such as food, clothing and personal care items.  Since many of the Center's members are homeless or living in poverty, the provision of these humanitarian supports helps remove barriers to care and promotes readiness for change toward healthier living. 

The Center receives on-going support from various local businesses and individuals in its efforts to impact those in our local community living in poverty.  Annually the Center receives about 7,000 visits by over 400 individuals.

Office Hours:

Drop-in Services
Monday - Friday
9:00 am to 11:30 am

Individual & Group Work
Monday - Friday
9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Anonymous HIV Services 

Anonymous HIV Counseling & Testing at
GVNA, 34 Pearly Lane, Gardner
Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm (by appointment)
Call (978) 632-1230, Ext. 3063 or Ext. 3062
** Walk-in appointments are available on Mondays from 4:00pm - 6:00pm (except on Holidays).

 

Anonymous HIV Counseling & Testing at
Community Services Center, 35 Main Street, Fitchburg
 Monday - Friday from 9:00am to 11:00am (no appointment needed)
** Afternoon and evening appointments are available in Fitchburg by calling
(978) 665-9078

Anonymous HIV testing means it is not part of your medical record.  It is popular for individuals who want to know their HIV status prior to applying for insurance or travel documents

Donations Welcome:

If community members or groups would like to assist the Center with donations of food, clothing or a tax deductible monetary donation, please call (978) 665-9078 for more information.

How to Contact Us:

John DiPaoli
Program Director
Community Services Center
35 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA  01420
 (978) 665-9078