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Products And Services

• HIV and STI Testing

  Whether you’ve last tested your sexual health status three to six months or longer, staying healthy starts with knowing your status. In addition to HIV testing, CARE offers testing and treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.

  Link: HIV and STI Testing

• PrEP and PEP Services

  CARE offers PrEP and PEP services regardless of ability to pay. PrEP is a once-daily pill or bi-monthly injection that reduces risk of HIV infection by up to 99%. PEP is offered to anyone potentially exposed to HIV in the past 3 days, and must be taken for 4 weeks to prevent infection. We are recognized as a PrEP Center of Excellence in LA County.

  Link: PrEP and PEP Services

• Rapid Start Antiretroviral Treatment

  If you are newly diagnosed with HIV or returning to care, CARE offers rapid access to HIV medications. In most cases, our providers can see you and get you started on meds in 1-3 days, regardless of your ability to pay.

  Link: Rapid Start Antiretroviral Treatment

• Aids Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)

  The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) helps ensure that people living with HIV and AIDS in California, who are uninsured or under-insured, have access to medication. ADAP pays the prescription costs for medication on the ADAP Formulary for eligible individuals.

  Link: Aids Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)

• HIPP (Health Insurance Premium Assistance) Program

  The Health Insurance Premium Program (OA-HIPP) is a program designed to pay the monthly premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance payments. The program is meant to assist individuals who are enrolled in ADAP and make a maximum gross income of $50,000 annually.

  Link: HIPP (Health Insurance Premium Assistance) Program

• Benefits Counseling

  We offer benefits counseling to anyone in our community living with HIV. Our benefits counselors can assist with Medi-Cal applications, Covered California plan applications, disability applications, and much more.

  Link: Benefits Counseling

• Dental Care

  Oral health is especially important to people living with HIV. Our dental clinic is staffed by two full time dentists and one oral hygienist. Our complete dental care includes hygiene, white fillings, crowns, bridges, partial and full dentures.

  Link: Dental Care

• Food Pantry

  The CARE Food Pantry has been serving our community for over 25 years. Services are available to all CARE clients in need. The pantry is overseen by our registered dietitian, and clients receive a healthy selection of pre-bagged groceries that include fresh fruits & vegetables, dairy, frozen meats, and an assortment of dry goods.

  Link: Food Pantry

• HIV Medical Care

  Our multidisciplinary approach to medical care includes infectious disease specialists, HIV-trained nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals. Our goal is to provide our patients with the most advanced and up-to-date treatments available, while also addressing the unique medical, social and emotional needs of each individual.

  Link: HIV Medical Care

• Home-Based Medical Case Management

  Home-based medical case management provides patients who get their healthcare at home an individual case manager to evaluate the status of their health and their treatment needs on a regular basis, so they can plan, implement, monitor, and coordinate that patient's care.

  Link: Home-Based Medical Case Management

• Medical Care Coordination

  Medical Care Coordination (MCC) is a program that combines your medical and psychosocial support in one place. The MCC team will work with you and your physician to determine your needs and goals related to your health. If you are having trouble taking your medications, getting to your appointments, keeping track of your other medical appointments, having enough food, or finding someone to talk to, we can help.

  Link: Medical Care Coordination

• Behavioral Health

  The CARE Program offers individual, partner and relational therapy for you and your loved ones. Your behavioral health is a very important part of staying healthy. It affects how you think, feel and behave. It also can determine how you handle stress, relate to others, and make important choices. You are not alone. We also offer various support groups where you can receive compassionate care.

  Link: Behavioral Health

• Nutritional Counseling

  Our registered dietitian is specially trained to support people living with HIV in maintaining optimal health and wellbeing. She works with CARE clients to develop personalized nutrition plans that address the specific needs and challenges associated with living with HIV.

  Link: Nutritional Counseling

• Support Groups

  Support groups are groups of individuals who share experiences, stories, and their lives with each other in a safe and supportive environment. The members of the group typically have gone through a similar experience, such as the death of a loved one, the illness of a child, or receiving a diagnosis of a terminal illness.

  Link: Support Groups

• Rapid Start Antiretroviral Treatment

  If you are newly diagnosed with HIV or returning to care, CARE offers rapid access to HIV medications. In most cases, our providers can see you and get you started on meds in 1-3 days, regardless of your ability to pay.