Please note that the services below are available to people who meet the program's guildelines. To ensure that the care you receive is specific to you and to guarantee you are eligible for the services you are requesting, you must contact a Case Manager and schedule an appointment to meet.
CASE MANAGEMENT Case management services are available to link you to community resources and services that address health, emotional, financial and personal issues associated with HIV/AIDS. Services can be provided short term or long term to assist you with overcoming any challenges that you may be facing, or to help you reach personal goals.
CRISIS SUPPORT
Crisis Support services are offered to address a wide range of needs. If you are having
thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, contact 9-1-1, immediately. If no immediate
danger to yourself or others is present, but you are still experiencing an extreme
mental health situation contact Crisis Stabilization at: 1-877-928-9062.
TRANSPORTATION
Certified Ryan White recipients are eligible for assistance for transportation to
and from medical appointments, on an as needed basis. For individuals residing within
Washington County, bus passes are also available to assist with transportation to
and from Lab Visits, as well as other Social Service appointments, either at our office,
or within the community.
FOOD
Between services offered within our clinic, as well as local resources, a variety
of services are available to assist you and your family if you are in need of food.
Certified Ryan White recipients are eligible for assistance for nutritional food purchases.
FINANCIAL
Short-term financial help may be available for rent, utility deposits and/or bills.
You must meet with your case manager to determine whether or not you quality for this
assistance. Financial planning and budgeting assistance is also made available to
you, per your request, to ensure that you are making the most of your money and to
assist you meet your financial goals.
EMPLOYMENT
Assistance for employment is available, per your request, and includes services such
as exploring career options, ensuring job readiness, resume development, interview
assistance, and networking. Schedule an appointment with your Case Manager for additional
information.
HOUSING
Housing support is available to assist you if you are homeless or just needing to
find a new residence. We are able to assist in a variety of options, and to clarify
your needs, an appointment must be made for assessment.
CLOTHING
Between services offered within our clinic, as well as local resources, a variety
of services are available to assist you if you are in need of clothing.
OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE AUSE COUNSELING
Due to the nature of care, there is no one size fits all approach to dealing with
your mental health and/or substance abuse challenges. ETSU Physicians employs an Individual
and Family Psychotherapist and is also able to provide referrals to community agencies
to best meet your needs and wishes. Additionally, a Psychiatric Pharmacist is available,
by referral, to assist with medication therapy management in the areas of psychiatric
and neurologic pharmacy, substance abuse and addiction, and other primary care disorders.
HIV EDUCATION
New or old diagnoses can benefit from having education about HIV. Our clinic offers
services not only to those that have been diagnosed, but also to their families and
support systems to ensure that all involved are aware and share an understanding about
options and care.
PrEP EDUCATION
Our clinic is committed to offering services to not only address the needs of those
that have contracted HIV, but to provide options for those at high risk of contracting
HIV. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis also known as PrEP is a pill taken once a day to reduce
the risk of transmitting HIV. Those at high risk include: individuals with multiple
sexual partners, having a previous diagnosis of sexually transmitted diseases, exchanging
sex for food or drugs, inconsistent condom use, as well as injection drug use. Additionally,
Youth aged 13 – 24 is the fastest growing age group to contract HIV, with gay males
most at risk for transmission.
