Advancing Connecticut Together

Financial assistance and training/ga/ta:distributed emergency financial assistance to persons living with hiv; and to homeless individuals throughout ct. over 10,000 requests were processed for $7 million during 2022. Provided training, technical assistance and quality assurance programs to case managers and housing providers serving persons living with hiv throughout ct. 714 training units were provided.

Hiv treatment and care:hiv case management linking consumers to medical and support services; psychosocial support services, including "connections" a wellness drop-in center; daily meals; and rep payee services for hiv consumers in the greater hartford area. Short- term case management for soon-to-be released hiv inmates throughout ct was also provided. 15,673 units of service were provided during 2022.the prevention staff conducted 307 hiv tests; collected 259,362 and distributed 293,863 syringes through mobile van exchanges; made referrals to substance use treatment, sti screening/treatment, housing, and mental health services; trained and distributed overdose prevention kits to 325 individuals.