Program areas at Boom Health
Prevention services provide outreach, education and prevention services to individuals considered to be at risk of getting infected or transmitting the hiv virus. Annually, the prevention dept serves over 3,000 people in our combined programming efforts. We promote and conduct hiv testing, ensure linkage to care and provide comprehensive hiv education. Currently, we have programs that focus on adolescent girls, young gay men, adult gay men, african american, latino women and substance users. We use evidence based risk reduction models adapted to the specific needs of the population targeted.
Care coordination services provide assessment, service planning and referrals and work to create an individualized service plan to meet the unique needs, challenges and circumstances of people living with hiv/aids and other chronic diseases. Our care coordination staff provides assistance to its clients to obtain primary and preventive health care services, housing, medication and medication adherence, home health aide and other supportive services. We also arrange referrals to other programs and services to assist in obtaining job training, financial management, legal services, and nutrition counseling and food pantry services. Over 500 individuals were served.
Legal services provide legal representation, advice and advocacy without charge to people living with hiv/aids. We provide legal assistance to our clients in a broad range of civil matters, including homelessness prevention, denial or termination of public benefits, domestic violence, future care and planning and custody and care for children each year. We help hundreds of clients avoid eviction, keep themselves safe and families intact, and maintain the income necessary for them to meet their basic needs. Over 100 individuals served.