Alder Health Services

Alder Health Services is a dedicated advocate for the physical, mental and social service needs of individuals infected and affected by hiv/aids and members of communities traditionally underserved by the Health care system. Our Services have a particular focus on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (lgbtq+) persons. Alder Health strives to create an environment where all patients are comfortable being who they are, and we work to establish honest, trusting and non-judgmental relationships that are focused on helping the people we serve to make Health choices that are right for them. We are committed to treating the whole person based on an integrated delivery system of client-centered primary care, mental Health, wellness, medical case management and support Services. Alder Health provides comprehensive, gender affirming Health care in four (4) core areas: primary care - quality medical care in a comfortable setting that is open and affirming. A special emphasis is placed on providing Services addressing Health disparities affecting the lgbtq+ community, including hormone replacement therapy (hrt) for transgender individuals. Alder Health provides additional Services through its family planning program. Behavioral Health - commitment to treating the whole person based using strengths-based and client centered Services including mental Health therapy, transgender inclusive Services, psychiatric Services and assessment, and medication management through telepsychiatry. Case management & community support Services - medical case management Services are dedicated to helping hiv-positive individuals make informed choices about their care. This includes educating clients on treatment options, reducing fear and stigma, access to medical care, Health insurance, prescription medications, financial assistance with housing and utilities, a food pantry, clothing market, mental Health Services and other community resources available to address barriers to gainful employment and affordable housing. Testing & wellness Services - free and confidential hiv/std screening including syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, targeted prevention initiatives for high-risk groups including men who have sex with men (msm), and preexposure prophylaxis (prep). Hiv/std testing is conducted requiring no appointment and at no charge every monday and wednesday night at our harrisburg location from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Wellness center activities are offered both in-person and virtually including trauma-informed yoga, self- defense, and social support groups. As of june 2023, Alder heath Services provided: -6,425 primary care and mental Health visits for more than 1,500 individuals -Health and supports needs for 249 hiv+ case management clients -1,326 hiv/sti testing and treatment Services -100,474 in hiv-related housing, utilities, food and other assistance -479,240 patient savings through eligibility for the 340b pharmacy program "agency strategic plan was approved in september 2021 by the board of directors in collaboration with Alder management staff. This plan is for the period 2021-2024. The key strategic priorities established are: 1. Enhance, refine and/or expand core Services 2. Increase awareness and support of Alder Health Services 3. Maximize and diversify income growth 4. Be an anti-racist, diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization