Aids Center of Queens County (ACQC)

Housing - This program assists individuals living with HIV/AIDS who are currently homeless, at risk for homelessness or living in unhealthy conditions. The services provided include a) direct subsidy of permanent and transitional housing, b) housing placement assistance, c) workshops to aid in the development of independent living skills and d) referrals where applicable to other services both within and outside the Agency. The programs are supported by the federal HOPWA program, the federal Ryan White program and the NYC HASA Transitional and Scatter Site programs. During 2023,our housing programs served and/or supported more than 449 individuals.

Other Programs:ACQC Other programs will enhance the quality of life for individuals and their families infected, affected and at risk for HIV/AIDS and other related conditions.

Case Management - This program, now also known as Health Home, assists people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and/or with other chronic medical conditions in accessing care necessary to live a healthier life thereby improving their quality of life. This is done via linkage to services both within and outside the Agency but more importantly, by identifying and prioritizing critical needs and then establishing a work plan which is then managed by our case managers and adhered to by the patient. Critical services might include but not be limited to; medical care, counseling and behavioral health, housing, legal, specialty pharmacy and/or nutrition and food pantry. tHIS program served in excess of 3905 clients during 2023.