HIV Prevention Program Directory
CALIFORNIA
California Department of Public Health
Office of AIDS
PO Box 997426
Sacramento, CA 95899
Phone: 916.449.5900
Web URL: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/AIDS/
Directly Funded
Health Departments:
County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health
Office of AIDS Programs & Policy
600 South Commonwealth Avenue, 6th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90005
Phone: 213.351.8000
Web URL: http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/aids
San Francisco Department of Public Health AIDS Office
HIV Prevention Section
25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415.554.9000
Web URL: http://www.sfhiv.org/
California State HIV Prevention Programs
AIDS Project Los Angeles
Program: Red Circle Project
Description of Program: The Red Circle Project (RCP) offers an HIV prevention curriculum that focuses on behavior change. Group intervention and HIV testing referrals are also provided. Initially, the Red Circle Project targeted Native men who have sex with men (MSM)/Two-Spirit individuals. In October 2007, the program began working with Native American members of other risk populations.
Model(s) for Programs: Home Grown Intervention Models Adapted from 3MV (Many Men, Many Voices), Medicine Wheel Concept
Target Population:
Age(s): Non-Age Specific
Gender(s): Non-Gender Specific
Risk Population(s): MSM, Women at Sexual Risk, MSM/W, MSM/IDU, Heterosexual Men IDU, Female IDU, Transgender at Sexual Risk, Transgender IDU
Race/Ethnicity(s): American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian
Demographic Location: Urban
Types of Activities Provided:
- Individual Level
- Group Level
- Counseling and Testing
- Outreach
- Health Education
Materials Developed:
Others: General HIV prevention palm cards and posters
Program Contact Information:
Red Circle Project, AIDS Project Los Angeles
3550 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 3000
Los Angeles, California 90010
Phone: 213.201.1311
Fax: 213.201.1598
Web: http://www.apla.org/native_american/RCP/
Asian & Pacific Islander AIDS Intervention Team
Program: APAIT Prevention Programs, Being Positive (CARE) Programs
Description of Program: The APAIT Prevention Programs include: ATOMIC (Asian Together Overcoming Meth in Our Communities) Program, HERO (HIV Endeavor for Reaching Out) Men's Program, HYPE (HIV Youth Prevention Education), Positive Images Prevention for Positives Program, STAR (Serving Transgenders At-Risk), Time Out Prevention Case Management Services and the Sisterhood Program. Their treatment and care programs for positive clients include: Case Management Services, Emotional Support and Mental Health Services, HIV Support, Treatment Advocacy and Adherence Program. HIV testing and counseling is also available.
Target Population:
Age(s): Non-Age Specific
Gender(s): Non-Gender Specific
Risk Population(s): Non-Population Specific
Race/Ethnicity(s): Asian/Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian; Multiple Races/Ethnicities
Demographic Location: Urban, Rural
Types of Activities Provided:
- Individual Level
- Group Level
- Community Level
- Counseling and Testing
- Outreach
- Health Education
- Case Management
- Traditional Services
Other Services Provided: Provide extensive services to Asian and Pacific Islanders
Materials Developed:
Curriculum
Video/PSA(s)
Brochure(s)
Program Contact Information:
Program: APAIT Prevention Programs, Being Positive (CARE) Programs
605 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 610
Los Angeles, California 90015
Phone: 213.553.1830
Fax: 213.553.1833
Web: http://www.apaitonline.org/services_programs.asp
Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Organization
Program: HIV Prevention & Living with HIV
Description of Program: A&PI Wellness Center's HIV Care Services provides free and confidential HIV treatment case management, mental health and substance abuse counseling, on-site primary medical and psychiatric care, client and treatment advocacy, and group and individual support to A&PIs living with HIV/AIDS. The Center's HIV/STD Prevention Services reaches youth (straight, queer and questioning), gay and bisexual men, and transgender persons through community organizing and outreach, workshops and support groups, peer counseling, and prevention case management. They offer HIV/STD/Hepatitis testing, support groups, social marketing and health promotion campaigns, community events, internships, and volunteer opportunities.
Model(s) for Programs: Popular Opinion Leader, Prevention with Positives, Positive Opinion Initiative
Target Population:
Age(s):Ages 20+ (consent form required if younger)
Gender(s): Non-Gender Specific
Risk Population(s): Non-Population Specific
Race/Ethnicity(s): Asian/Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian; Other Races/Ethnicities
Demographic Location: Urban
Types of Activities Provided:
- Individual Level
- Group Level
- Community Level
- Counseling and Testing
- Outreach
- Health Education
- Case Management
- Traditional Services
Other Services Provided: Client retreats, behavioral health, and primary care in collaboration with other agencies
Materials Developed:
Curriculum
Video/PSA(s)
Brochure(s)
Program Contact Information:
HIV Prevention & Living with HIV
730 Polk Street
San Francisco, California 94109
Phone: 415.292.3400
Fax: 415.292.3404
Web: http://www.apiwellness.org/
Native American AIDS Project
Program: Native American AIDS Project
Description of Program: NAAP utilizes traditional healers to meet the needs of clients who have been ostracized from communities or families of origin because of HIV status, substance abuse, sexual orientation, or gender identity. NAAP provides prevention case management, individual risk reduction counseling, talking circles, venue-based street and group outreach, traditional healing, and community events.
Model(s) for Programs: Behavioral Modification, Harm Reduction Model
Target Population:
Age(s): Non-Age Specific
Gender(s): Non-Gender Specific
Risk Population(s): MSM, Homeless, Youth, IDU, Heterosexual, All At-Risk Native Americans, Substance Abusers
Race/Ethnicity(s): American Indian
Demographic Location: Urban
Types of Activities Provided:
- Individual Level
- Group Level
- Community Level
- Counseling
- Outreach
- Health Education
- Case Management
- Traditional Services
Materials Developed:
Curriculum: Workshop
Brochure(s): LGBTTS, Native Americans and Meth Prevention, Native Americans and Safer Sex
Others: Promotional Materials, Native American Specific Prevention Literature
Program Contact Information:
Native American AIDS Project
1540 Market Street, Suite 130
San Francisco, California 94102
Phone: 415.431.6227
Fax: 415.431.6257
Web: http://www.naap-ca.org
Native American Health Center
Program: Circle of Healing; Shake the Feathers
Description of Program: Circle of Healing is an HIV/AIDS program that exists to provide services for those living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones in a caring, supportive, culturally-rich, and community-focused environment. HIV testing, counseling, and referral services are available. Shake the Feathers is an HIV prevention outreach program focused on Native LGBTTS individuals.
Model(s) for Programs: Evidenced-Based, Partnership for Health, CTRS, Prevention with Positives
Target Population:
Age(s): Ages 20-65
Gender(s): Non-Gender Specific
Risk Population(s): MSM/IDU, MSM, Homeless, Youth, Incarcerated, LGBTTS, IDU, Heterosexual, HIV Positive
Race/Ethnicity(s): American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian
Demographic Location: 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: Medical, dental, mental health and youth service referrals
Materials Developed:
Curriculum
Video/PSA(s)
Brochure(s)
Program Contact Information:
Circle of Healing; Shake the Feathers
160 Capp Street
San Francisco, California 94110
Phone: 415.621.1170
Fax: 415.255.7527
Web: http://www.nativehealth.org/facility.html
Riverside - San Bernardino Indian Health, Inc.
Program: HIV Counseling, Testing, and Referral Services
Description of Program: The clinics offer HIV testing, referral services and have HIV informative brochures available.
Model(s) for Programs: CTRS
Target Population:
Age(s): Non-Age Specific
Gender(s): Non-Gender Specific
Risk Population(s): Non-Population Specific
Race/Ethnicity(s): American Indian
Other Services Provided: Comprehensive community based health care
Program Contact Information:
Riverside - San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc.
11555 1/2 Potrero Road
Banning, California 92346
Phone: 909.864.1097
Web: http://www.rsbcihi.com
San Diego American Indian Health Center
Program: HIV Outreach, Counseling and Testing Prevention Program
Description of Program: The Center services provided are HIV/AIDS and STD information, education and services. The HIV prevention case manager provides the following services: HIV counseling and case management, HIV testing (blood draw, oral test, or rapid testing available), HIV support group, and an HIV prevention youth group (Youth Media HIV Project).
Model(s) for Programs: Client-Centered HIV Prevention Counseling Sessions, HIV Support Group, Youth Media Project
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, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian
Demographic Location: Urban
Types of Activities Provided:
- Individual Level
- Group Level
- Community Level
- Counseling and Testing
- Outreach
- Health Education
- Case Management
- Traditional Services
Other Services Provided: Behavioral health, mental health, substance abuse, community outreach and monthly HIV support group meetings
Materials Developed:
Video/PSA(s): Youth oriented HIV prevention video
Brochure(s)
Program Contact Information:
HIV Outreach, Counseling and Testing Prevention Program
2630 First Avenue
San Diego, California 92103
Phone: 619.234.2158
Fax: 619.234.1979
Web: http://www.sdaihc.com/
United Indian Health Services, Inc
Program: Family & Community Health Services Department – Public Health Nurse and Community Health Representative Programs
Description of Program: United Indian Health Services provides HIV confidential testing and clinical medical counseling.
Target Population:
Age(s): Non-Age Specific
Gender(s): Non-Gender Specific
Risk Population(s):Non-Population Specific
Race/Ethnicity(s): American Indian; Must be Eligible for Services
Demographic Location: Rural
Types of Activities Provided:
- Individual Level
- Counseling and Testing
- Health Education
- Traditional Services
Materials Developed:
Brochure(s)
Program Contact Information:
Family & Community Health Services Department - PHN/CHR
1600 Weeot Way
Arcata, California 95521
Phone: 707.825.5000
Web: http://www.crihb.org/united.htm
