HIV Prevention Program Directory
ARIZONA
Arizona Department of Health Services
Division of Public Health Services
150 North 18th Avenue, Suite 110
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Phone: 602.364.3610
Web URL: http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/hiv/hiv_prev.htm
Arizona State HIV Prevention Programs
Native American Community Health Center
Program: Native American Pathways Program
Description of Program: The Native American Pathways Program offers free HIV/AIDS prevention, counseling, testing and referrals. The rapid testing is available to all who request the service.
Model(s) for Programs: Comprehensive Risk Counseling Services, Counseling, Testing, and Referral Services, Evidenced-Based
Target Population:
Age(s): Non-Age Specific
Gender(s): Non-Gender Specific
Risk Population(s): Youth, MSM, LGBTTS, Commercial Sex Workers, High Risk
Race/Ethnicity(s): Predominantly American Indian; Serves Multiple Races/Ethnicities
Demographic Location: Rural, Reservation
Types of Activities Provided:
- Individual Level
- Group Level
- Counseling and Testing
- Outreach
- Health Education
Materials Developed:
Brochure(s): CDC
Program Contact Information:
Native American Pathways Program
4520 North Central Avenue, Suite 620
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
Phone: 602.279.5262
Fax: 602.279.5393
Web: http://www.nativehealthphoenix.org/
Native Images Inc.
Program: Young Warriors, Women & Girls Program
Description of Program: The Young Warriors, Women & Girls Program staff work with youth and women on substance use, trauma, domestic violence, suicide prevention and HIV/AIDS prevention and HIV testing and counseling.
Model(s) for Programs: Young Warriors Program, Talking Circles, RESPECT, Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM) and Traditionally-Based
Target Population:
Age(s): Ages 16+
Gender(s): Non-Gender Specific with Women Specific Programs
Risk Population(s): Youth, Women; Other: All High Risk
Race/Ethnicity(s): American Indians/Alaska Natives, Latino, African American
Demographic Location: Rural, Urban, Reservation
Types of Activities Provided:
- Individual Level
- Group Level
- Community Level
- Counseling and Testing
- Outreach
- Health Education
- Case Management
- Traditional Services
Other Services Provided: Substance abuse and mental health counseling for women and youth, traditionally-centered counseling, talking circles, summer program for urban Native American youth of all genders includes culturally appropriate, traditionally-centered gang prevention and youth leadership, education in areas of tribal and social responsibility, drug and alcohol prevention, healthy lifestyle skills, and reinforcement of school attendance
Materials Developed:
Curriculum: Young Warriors
Video/PSA(s)
Brochure(s)
Others: Radio program and podcasting
Program Contact Information:
Native Images Inc.
3045 South First Avenue, Suite A
Tucson, Arizona 85748
Phone: 520.882.6120
Fax: 520.882.6084
Web: http://www.nativeimages.org
Navajo AIDS Network, Inc.
Program: Navajo AIDS Network, Inc.
Description of Program: Navajo AIDS Network (NAN) provides culturally appropriate HIV prevention services focusing on preventing new HIV infections through health education and risk reduction activities. Specific attention is directed toward HIV infected persons and linking clients to counseling, testing and partner counseling. NAN provides MSM programs which increase empowerment and self-esteem by addressing cultural, social, and traditional beliefs. The Hozho Benashadoo offers HIV prevention education services specific to Navajo women by Navajo women. HIV direct care services include case management program for American Indians living on or near the Navajo Nation and HIV testing and counseling services. NAN conducts street outreach and group level interventions, as well as community level interventions.
Model(s) for Programs: Many Men Many Voices for MSM/Transgender, Healthy Relationships for Women, SISTA (Sisters Informing Sisters on Topics about AIDS) for Native Women, Adapting all models for Native populations
Target Population:
Age(s): Ages 14+
Gender(s): Non-Gender Specific
Risk Population(s): MSM/IDU, MSM, Homeless, Youth, Heterosexual, HIV Positive, Transgender
Race/Ethnicity(s): American Indian
Demographic Location: Rural, Reservation
Types of Activities Provided:
- Individual Level
- Group Level
- Community Level
- Counseling and Testing
- Outreach
- Health Education
- Case Management
- Traditional Services
Program Contact Information:
Navajo AIDS Network, Inc.
PO Box 1313
Chinle, Arizona 86503
Phone: 928.674.5676
Fax: 928.674.5080
Web: http://www.navajoaidsnetwork.org/
Pascua Yaqui Tribal Health Department
Program: Pascua Yaqui HIV/AIDS Prevention Program
Description of Program: The mission is to provide community awareness and education to reduce further spread of HIV and STDs. Available services are community education, counseling, outreach, and workshops for community resource agencies and in-service HIV training for in-house staff is also provided. No HIV testing is rendered, rather referrals for HIV testing are made to Native Images or the Thereselee Clinic in Tucson, Arizona. The Program staff provide prevention education through participation in Native Awareness fairs and other cultural events.
Model(s) for Programs: Evidence-Based Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Curriculum
Target Population:
Age(s): Non-Age Specific
Gender(s): Non-Gender Specific
Risk Population(s): Non-Population Specific
Race/Ethnicity(s): American Indian
Demographic Location: Rural, Urban, Reservation
Types of Activities Provided:
- Individual Level
- Group Level
- Community Level
- Outreach
- Health Education
- Case Management
- Traditional Services
Other Services Provided: Primary health, behavioral health and counseling
Materials Developed:
Curriculum: Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)
Brochure(s): General HIV information
Program Contact Information:
Pascua Yaqui HIV/AIDS Prevention Program
7490 South Camino De Oeste
Tucson, Arizona 85757
Phone: 520.879.6151
Fax: 520.883.1057
Web: http://www.pascuayaqui-nsn.gov
Phoenix Indian Medical Center
Program: Phoenix Indian Medical Center HIV Center of Excellence
Description of Program: The Center's mission is to create access to HIV prevention and care for federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native communities. The program has two case managers, a provider and pharmacist. The program activities include testing, prevention education, counseling, medical intervention, community outreach, and participation at health fairs and World AIDS Day. Clients from Arizona, Nevada, and California are served through the program.
Model(s) for Programs: Evidence-Based
Target Population:
Age(s): Non-Age Specific
Gender(s): Non-Gender Specific
Risk Population(s): Non-Population Specific
Race/Ethnicity(s): American Indian, Alaska Native
Demographic Location: Rural, Urban, Reservation
Types of Activities Provided:
- Individual Level
- Group Level
- Community Level
- Counseling and Testing
- Outreach
- Health Education
- Case Management
- Traditional Services
Other Services Provided: Mental health, STD, substance abuse, diabetes, and dental
Materials Developed:
Brochure(s): HIV prevention and program specific information
Program Contact Information:
Phoenix Indian Medical Center HIV Center of Excellence
4212 North 16th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
Phone: 866.243.3182
Fax: 602.200.5386
Web: http://www.ihs.gov/FacilitiesServices/AreaOffices/Phoenix/phx_su_phx.cfm
San Carlos Apache Tribe/SCAT
Program: San Carlos HIV/AIDS/STD Prevention Coalition Program
Description of Program: The Program staff provide prevention education for the San Carlos Apache Tribe.
Target Population:
Age(s): Non-Age Specific
Gender(s): Non-Gender Specific
Risk Population(s): Non-Population Specific
Race/Ethnicity(s): American Indian
Types of Activities Provided:
- Community Level
- Outreach
- Health Education
Other Services Provided: Mental health and substance prevention programs are a part of the SCAT HIV/AIDS/STD Coalition Program
Materials Developed:
Brochure(s)
Program Contact Information:
San Carlos HIV/AIDS/STD Prevention Coalition Program
PO Box O
San Carlos, Arizona 85550
Phone: 928.475.2798, x 1105
Tohono O'odham Health Department and Human Services
Program: Community Counseling and Relationship Services
Description of Program: The Program's mission is to reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS among members of the Tohono O'odham Nation. The program provides HIV education and prevention and will soon offer HIV testing. The staff provide HIV prevention workshops and presentations as well as locate resources for HIV infected individuals.
Model(s) for Programs: Evidence-Based
Target Population:
Age(s): Non-Age Specific
Gender(s): Non-Gender Specific
Risk Population(s): Non-Population Specific
Race/Ethnicity(s): American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian
Demographic Location: Rural, Reservation
Types of Activities Provided:
- Individual Level
- Group Level
- Community Level
- Outreach
- Health Education
- Case Management
- Traditional Services
Other Services Provided: Community health, behavioral health, community health representative, WIC, TB, cancer, child welfare, senior citizen, and community health representative programs
Materials Developed:
Curriculum: Red Cross HIV, Advocates for Youth, and Circle of Life
Brochure(s): HIV Prevention, STDs, Sexuality, and Risk Reduction
Program Contact Information:
Community Counseling and Relationship Services
PO Box 810
Sells, Arizona 85634
Phone: 520.471.6671
Fax: 520.383.8806
