At Victory Programs, our prevention services save lives by meeting people where they are and connecting them to the care they need. Through testing, counseling, peer support, and trusted relationships, our teams help prevent the spread of disease while building pathways to health, stability, dignity, and connection.
Our welcoming community spaces and outreach efforts foster trust, reduce isolation, and strengthen the well-being of individuals and communities alike.
Founded in 1989 during the height of the AIDS epidemic, the Boston Living Center (BLC) has long been a place of connection and nourishment. Today, the BLC is a vibrant community and resource center serving folks living with HIV and individuals facing chronic health conditions, housing or food insecurity, and social isolation.
Through shared meals, peer support, wellness programming, and trusted connections to care, the BLC provides a welcoming, non-medical space where people can build community, restore stability, and improve their overall health and well-being. What began as a response to a crisis has grown into a model of community-centered care.
Located in the Mass. Ave. and Melnea Cass Blvd. neighborhood, the Victory Connector provides life-saving outreach and support to individuals who are often disconnected from traditional systems of care. Our team builds trust, offering compassionate support and creating pathways to safety and stability.
Through individualized outreach, peer support, and connections to essential health and community resources, the Victory Connector supports women at heightened risk of overdose and serious health complications. The program helps people improve their health, reduce immediate risks, and take meaningful steps toward stability and a safer future.