HIV & AIDS

Press Release: Reducing New HIV Infections Show Topic for Pride Month - June 5, 2008

Press Release: Rapid Testing for HIV/AIDS Urged

The AIDS Program offers care and support services for people with HIV/AIDS and education and prevention services for those at risk for HIV. We also offer HIV testing services via a mobile van at scheduled locations in the community.

A variety of care services are available for people with HIV or AIDS. In addition to nurse case management services for eligible individuals, we coordinate and offer referrals to a network of support services including: access to clinic-based social workers and HIV early intervention services; certification for enrollment in the AIDS Drug Assistance Program; referrals to community-based (psychosocial) case management services; access to mental health or substance abuse services; help with accessing housing services; benefits counseling and non-criminal legal services; and other practical support such as Adult Day Center services, food and transportation assistance, and other emergency assistance. Anonymous partner notification services as well as enhanced risk reduction services for HIV positive individuals are also available.

The AIDS Program also coordinates a network of HIV prevention services geared to help HIV-negative individuals remain negative. These services include targeted prevention outreach services, one-to-one prevention case management services, support groups and workshops, and access to HIV testing. Services are designed to support individuals in making healthy choices to reduce the risk for transmission of HIV.

Some services coordinated by the program are provided by community-based organizations.

Content provided by Contra Costa County AIDS Program of Contra Costa Public Health Division.