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Future of the Scene

The Ballroom scene is more than just culture. It’s family.

A New Era of Health & Empowerment for the House Ball Community
Future of the Scene is a bold new initiative created by and for young Black and Brown gay, bi, trans, and nonbinary folks in the Los Angeles House and Ball community. We know the Ballroom scene is more than just culture, it’s family.

Future of the Scene connects the community to trusted health services like PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP, and works in partnership with Houses to host workshops, build safe spaces, and celebrate wellness without stigma. Whether you’re walking, judging, voguing, or cheering from the sidelines, this is about making sure you—and everyone in your House—has what they need to stay protected and empowered.

Your scene. Your health. Your future. Let’s make it legendary.

A New Era of Health & Empowerment for the House Ball Community

Future of the Scene is a bold new initiative created by and for young Black and Brown gay, bi, trans, and nonbinary folks in the Los Angeles House and Ball community. We know the Ballroom scene is more than just culture, it’s family.

Future of the Scene connects the community to trusted health services like PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP, and works in partnership with Houses to host workshops, build safe spaces, and celebrate wellness without stigma. Whether you’re walking, judging, voguing, or cheering from the sidelines, this is about making sure you—and everyone in your House—has what they need to stay protected and empowered.

Your scene. Your health. Your future. Let’s make it legendary.
Group of elderly gay men on a hike

Discussion Groups

Social support groups provide spaces for safe conversation, building friendships, and emotional support.

Life Skills Support

We provide skills for daily living to enhance quality of life, like taking care of one’s healthcare needs while managing Medicare and personal finances.

Health Education

Our health education program focuses on the issues that affect older men the most, like managing chronic medical conditions and the multiple medications used to treat them.

Community Building

We sponsor group activities to foster community among people living with HIV and help them become flexible, resilient, and confident in their abilities. This also increases their visibility in other communities and spreads awareness of their presence and importance.

Elderly HIV patient speaking with his doctor

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Join our transformative 4-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program! This engaging series incorporates various meditation techniques designed to boost your awareness and acceptance of both pleasant and challenging moments. Learn how to manage emotions and physical discomfort with proven skills. Research shows that MBSR can significantly reduce depression and stress (Hecht et al, 2018). Plus, complete all four workshops and receive a $100 gift card as our way of saying thanks. Ready to start your journey to a calmer, more centered you? Contact us using the information at the bottom of this page.

Positive Self-Management

Our Positive Self-Management program is designed specifically for older adults with HIV. This easy-to-follow, four-part series builds on a proven Stanford University program to help you manage your health and nutrition better, improve communication with your doctors, and stay active with simple fitness exercises. We also cover important topics like managing multiple medications, handling multiple health conditions, and overcoming stigma related to HIV and aging. Plus, you’ll learn mindfulness techniques to help reduce stress and anxiety. Complete all four modules and earn a $100 gift card as a thank you! Want to learn more? Contact us using the information at the bottom of this page.

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Get in Touch

For more information please contact

Brian Risley

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Emmanuel Sanchez-Ramos

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Jeffrey McCray

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for their generous support of HIVE

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