Matthew 25 Aids Services

Clinical Services are provided with the objective of patients improving their immune function as evidenced by a cd4 count =/> 350 and an undetectable viral load by receiving early intervention to prevent them from developing Aids. Clinical Services use a holistic medical approach. A nurse practitioner in collaboration with an infectious disease doctor, an adherence rn, a medical social worker, nutritionist, and dental Services are provided. 594 paitents were served with 99.2% on appropriate indicated medical therapy.

Prevention Services are provided to educate the public about hiv/aids and how to prevent becoming infected by providing one on one counseling and small group interventions. Testing and counseling Services for hiv are also provided. 499 individual patients received one on one counseling with our msw and 1692 persons were tested for hiv.

Support Services are provided with the objective to assist patients in navigating complex entitlement benefits, connecting to other helping agencies in the community, provide assistance with drug indigent programs, providing housing subsidy, transportation, and housing. Support Services are in place for support groups to those infected and those affected. In addition, referrals for drug and alcohol abuse are addressed and spiritual support as requested by the individual clients and families. 760 hiv infected persons received case management Services in the green river, lincoln trail, and barren river add districts in Kentucky.

Housing programs are provided through grants to provide Services, rental subsidy, and utilities to avoid homelessness.