Access Aids

ACCESS AIDS Care provides the following services to all those who qualify:

• Case Management: Case Management services are designed to assist in providing critical HIV/AIDS support services to individuals and their families. This service is supported by Ryan White Title I, Medicaid AIDS Waiver and HUD Funding. It provides services to over 500 individuals.

• Outreach: Outreach services are designed to locate individuals who are infected with HIV and are not currently receiving care. Outreach Specialists work to reduce barriers for these individuals to receive medical care and case management.

• Support Services: Support groups are available for adults impacted and affected by HIV/AIDS.

• Housing Services: This program includes both housing assistance and/or rental subsidies. Over 100 people are enrolled in permanent supportive housing or transitional housing programs.

• Transportation: Regional transportation is provided to infected and affected individuals throughout Hampton Roads. This program consists of door-to-door van service, bus tickets, and emergency taxi service.

• Meals Program: Over 11,000 meals are delivered annually to consumers on the Southside and the Peninsula. This program is staffed by volunteers who prepare, package and deliver nutritious meals to support our clients 7 days a week.

• Prevention Education: HIV/STD prevention education is provided to consumers involved in services with the agency as well as to adults and youth in our communities. Prevention Education is a critical part of the services ACCESS AIDS Care provides and a considerable focus is placed on educating the youth in Hampton Roads about HIV and AIDS.

• Children/Youth Services: Provide age-appropriate activities for children affected or infected with HIV from 6 to 12 years old. Playgroup and Fun Clubs are conducted weekly throughout the year and includes a 6-week summer camp.