Links to HIV/AIDS Care, Advocacy or Supportive Services Information
Every effort will be made to include only credible HIV/AIDS care or support-related sites. The organizations reflected in the following list do not all receive Ryan White grant funding which is extremely limited, and has many federal limitations placed on its use.
Content and addresses of individual websites, as well as services provided by non-profit agencies change frequently. The Planning Council's site administrator attempts to keep this information updated; however we apologize if changes in services occur that we are not aware of. If you learn of additional local, national or even international web sites that you feel may be appropriate for inclusion, or notice corrections that should be made to our website, please recommend them via E-mail:h2a@co.clark.nv.us
Local Care-Related or Supportive Links (in alpa- order):
Founded in 1984, Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) is the oldest and largest AIDS service organization in the state of Nevada. Nearly two thousand men, women and children infected with HIV are registered as clients with our agency. AFAN provides direct client service programs, food programs, prevention and education programs, and community outreach. It is the mission of our client service programs to enhance the physical health and psychosocial wellness of the individuals we serve, while promoting their dignity and improving the quality of their lives.
The goal of the Las Vegas AIDS ETC is to provide healthcare professionals with trainings that cover the most current standard of HIV/AIDS care and treatment options. A particular focus is training primary care providers who provide direct clinical care to persons living with HIV/AIDS.
AIDS Health Fraud Network of Nevada - Telephone: (702) 759-0723
HIV Treatment Fraud involves deceptive promotion, advertisement, distribution or sale of articles represented as being effective to diagnose, prevent, cure or treat HIV and AIDS. The AIDS Health Fraud Network of Nevada is statewide and funded by the Food and Drug Administration.
Incorporated in 1971, Bridge Counseling Associates has served the Las Vegas community with family based mental health and substance abuse treatment for over thirty years. In that time, BCA has evolved into a diverse counseling agency, offering a wide range of professional treatment services. Our team of professionals includes marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, and licensed drug and alcohol abuse counselors.
Caminar/Nevada facilities provide housing and rehabilitation services to people with HIV/AIDS or with severe mental illnesses. Because many people with HIV/AIDS are coping with multiple medical and psychological diagnoses, services may include home health care, and management of medical appointments. Scattered site housing helps people find housing in the community, and provides help with transportation, scheduling medical appointments and social outings.
Provides infant and child services, immigration and migration services, residential services division, senior services, social services, thrift stores, food pantry and diner for individuals and families in need.
The release of the inaugural issue of the Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice is announced. UNLV's Center for Health Disparities Research is always looking for manuscripts and reviewers. Interested parties should contact: Melva Thompson-Robinson, DrPH, Assistant Professor, Department of Health Promotion, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 453050, Las Vegas, NV 89154-3050.
Paratransit - A shared-ride, door-to-door program available to individuals who are unable to independently use the CAT bus either all of the time, temporarily or under certain circumstances. Eligibility is determined through a functional assessment. Disability alone does not determine eligibility. The qualification process takes approximately 21 days.
Bus Service - Provides a reduced fare for seniors 62+ by presenting a Reduced Fare Identification Card, available at the Downtown Transportation Center.
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Clark County Coalition of HIV/AIDS Service Providers - cccoalition.org
The Clark County Coalition of HIV/AIDS Service Providers has been in its existence for 11 years and is an association of agencies, organizations, and informal groups in Clark County, Nevada, that provide services for the benefit of persons living with or that are affected by HIV/AIDS.
Our Mission is the preservation of access to justice and the provision of quality legal counsel, advice and representation for individuals who are unable to protect their rights because they cannot afford an attorney.
Services Provided: Ryan White Plan A Eligibility Screening & Registration into the HIV/AIDS Case Management System for HIV/AIDS positive persons residing in Clark or Nye Counties in Nevada, or in Mohave County, Arizona - Appointments are strongly recommended.After April 25th, call 455-5845 or 455-6556.
Also: Case Management (Non-HIV Related), Client Advocacy, Direct Financial Assistance, Emergency Assistance, Information and Referral Services, and Medical Assistance. Hours of Operation: M-F, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Languages Spoken: English and Spanish.
Community Counseling Center promotes the healthy functioning of individuals, families, and communities through affordable, sensitive, and professional behavioral health services in a safe environment... Individual, couple, family and group therapy explore such issues as linkages between HIV/AIDS and substance abuse. Persons with HIV/AIDS spectrum disease are assisted in developing coping skills that emphasize social and psychological well-being after diagnosis. Family members and significant others are taught to deal with specific issues such as grief, adjustment, helplessness, guilt, and anger. Education is provided regarding symptoms of dementia and the effects of medication.
Bankruptcy counseling - only local agency authorized to provide the required pre-filling bankruptcy counseling and pre-discharge financial literacy.
Creekside Hospice - (no website) (702) 650-7669
Offers services for people with limited-life expectancy and their families.
Family Home Hospice - (no website) (702) 671-1111
Provides comprehensive services that address the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients, as well as those of their families and friends through home hospice services, pain and symptom control, instruction in care giving skills, respite services for primary caregivers, bereavement and counseling services.
Golden Rainbow provides housing and direct financial assistance to men, women, children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in Southern Nevada. Golden Rainbow is also dedicated to supporting HIV/AIDS related education.
The purpose of Goodwill of Southern Nevada, Inc. is to enable our citizens with disabilities and barriers to employment to start new careers and lives of independence. The sale of donated "gently used" merchandise in Goodwill's retail stores supports Goodwill's education, job training and job placement services for Las Vegas citizens with disabilities or barriers to employment. Since 1997, Goodwill of Southern Nevada has provided workforce development services to over 5,100 people and enabled over 1,400 people with disabilities and barriers to employment start new careers and lives of independence.
Goodwill of Southern Nevada provides a chance, not charity.
We assist families and individuals throughout Southern Nevada to overcome barriers and attain self-sufficiency through direct services, training and referral to community resources.
Provides services to people in certain zip codes in Las Vegas who are 60 years of age and older who are in need of transportation and food. Respite care at no charge. Volunteer-staffed transportation program.
Jewish Family Services Agency is a comprehensive social service agency committed to addressing the human service needs of children, adolescents and adults. Their primary services include counseling, food pantry, information and referral services, volunteer corps, Holocaust survivor's assistance, The Chessed Fund, adoption services and Tzedakah emergency assistance.
The Las Vegas Rescue Mission currently houses up to 100 men in our Celebrate Recovery program as well as housing up to 45 women and children in our Shelter of Hope. In addition to our residential program we are able to offer another 46 men emergency shelter from the harsh Las Vegas climate.
They also provide meals, clothing, household items and life-skills counseling for those who are in need. Instead of simply providing a hand out, we provide a hand up for those who are willing to take it and a chance for people to get back on their feet. We prefer to think we are providing shelter and services for people who have no home, not people who are homeless. Our goal is to continue to serve God and our community with integrity and sound programs to reach the lost and dying with the hope of a better tomorrow.
Las Vegas Senior Lifeline - (no website) (702) 933-1191
Provides environmental home improvement, homemaker services, medical support and a nutritional support program which includes kosher meals and wheels program. Their transportation includes medical appointments and shopping trips; however this program only covers certain zip codes. Call for information.
A volunteer-based program designed to assist elderly and disabled residents of Boulder City to remain in their own homes. Clients must live in boulder City in order to qualify for services which include respite care, shopping services and transportation to medical appointments, as well as companion services in the home. Fees are charged on a sliding scale. Assessments are completed in the home.
Logisticare - (no website) For reservations call: 888-737-0830, Option #2
Provides rides to medical appointments for all Medicaid participants. Please allow 48 hours notice.
Since 1996, Lutheran Social Services of Nevada has served over 100,000 families in need through our individual & family oriented programs. We realize that everyone faces hard times. The people and families that we serve are experiencing a short term financial hardship due to a sudden loss of income, relocation, death of a family member, poor financial planning or an unforeseeable emergency. Less than 10% of our clients are chronically homeless. Help us to support these people in their time of need. We strive to honor their dignity, their dreams, and their goals by providing a clear path to self-sufficiency.
Christian Worship Services Serving: Gay; Lesbian; Bisexual; Transgender. Spiritual Needs: Hospital Visitation, Funeral Planning Assistance, Memorial Services, Food Assistance other than Pantry Services. Languages Spoken: English and Spanish. Call for times.
Provide HIV testing and counseling and Ryan White grant-funded services including van transport to Las Vegas for primary care appointments for persons living with HIV/AIDs. Services are offered from department offices in Kingman, Lake Havasu City and Bullhead City.
Provides inpatient and home hospice services for Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City and surrounding areas, including pain and symptom management and comfort care therapies for end-of-life patients. They also provide support and bereavement services for loved ones.
Help of Southern Nevada and Crisis Call Center will serve as the Nevada 2-1-1 information and referral centers. This service has been made possible through funding from the State of Nevada. The centers are staffed by live information and referral specialists who can offer assistance in accessing:
Basic human services
Physical and mental health resources
Employment support services
Programs for children, youth and families
Support for seniors and persons with disabilities
Volunteer opportunities and donations
Support for community crisis or disaster recovery
Nevada Association of Latin Americans (NALA) - (no website) Phone: (702) 382-6252
Services Include: Case Management, Translation, Preschool, Immigration assistance and Food Bank/Food Voucher Program. Languages Spoken: Spanish and English.
A federally funded Community Health Center Program that operates 21 Medical Centers in Nevada. A sliding fee schedule is available, based on family income. Health Care services are provided to everyone regardless of race, creed or handicap and without regard for their ability to pay.
Nevada JobConnect is charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Nevada. For employers, Nevada JobConnect offers recruiting, retention, training and retraining, and outplacement services as well as valuable information on labor law and labor market statistics. For job seekers, Nevada JobConnect offers career development information, job search resources, training programs, and, as appropriate, unemployment benefits. While targeted populations receive intensive assistance to overcome barriers to employment all Nevadans can benefit from the services offered by Nevada JobConnect and our network of workforce partners.
Provides Nevada seniors, who are not eligible for Medicare Part D, with insurance coverage for prescription medicine or can assist during a Medicare coverage gap.
New Hope Hospice - (No website) - (702) 736-8180
Provides services for persons with limited-life expectancy and their families.
Odyssey HealthCare of Las Vegas - (No website) - (702) 693-4904
Provides services for persons with limited-life expectancy and their families.
Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April - (no website) (702) 259-4900
Provides free home repair for elderly, disabled and families with young children on low incomes.
St. Therese Center, named after Saint Therese of Lisieux, is a Catholic ministry that welcomes and serves people of all faiths and extends the Lord's healing to all persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Emphasizing wellness, Saint Therese Center reaches out to those touched by HIV/AIDS to provide spiritual, physical and emotional support, educational and social services in the spirit of love and compassion. SERVICES & PROGRAMS In its mission Saint Therese Center aims to reach out in a holistic manner caring for the spiritual, physical, emotional and social needs of each client, but the primary goal is the spiritual/pastoral care.
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT * HIV+ Women/Children/Men * Family/Friends/Caregivers * HIV+AA Groups * Bereavement Group * Long Term Survivors * Positive Parents * Volunteers * Wellness
PHYSICAL SERVICES * Haircuts * Referrals to other HIV Agencies for Medical and Complimentary Servces
SOCIAL SERVICES * Dry Food Pantry * Food Pantry Certificates * Transportation Assistance * Wednesday Lunch Support Group * Daily Sandwich Program * Seasonal Special Events * Collaborative networking with other HIV agencies for projects.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS * Brain & Body Food Nourishing Both * Professional Speakers Bureau * Inservice Workshops and Seminars
Senior Ride Program - (no website) (702) 486-3581
For seniors 60 or older or who have a permanent disability. They provide discounted taxicab fares to seniors and persons with disabilities residing in Clark County through coupon booklets that are accepted by all taxicab companies in Clark County. The coupons can be purchased in booklets.
Social Security Administration provides retirement, disability and survivor benefits to workers and their families and administers the Supplemental Security Income program.
Solari Hospice Care - (No website) - (702) 870-0000
A Medicare certified hospice that provides care for persons who have a life limiting disease. They provide care and support to the individual affected by this disease and their loved ones. They are available 24-hours a day/7 days a week. They provide nurses, home health aides, social workers, physician support, spiritual support, bereavement support, therapies and volunteers.
The Nevada State Legislature has charged our Division with recognizing our duty to act in the best interests of our clients by placing them in the least restrictive environment. To meet our obligation, our vision is for all Nevadans with mental illness or mental retardation to realize their optimal potential as individuals and as positive, productive citizens of their community and state.
The Health District Office of AIDS has been actively involved in responding to the AIDS epidemic with community prevention and awareness programs since 1985. The program currently provides:
HIV Client Centered Counseling [and Testing]
Adult Evaluation Clinic for persons living with HIV
Case Management for men, women, and children
Assistance with partner counseling
Outreach programs
Community referrals
Distribution of safer sex items for the prevention of HIV
Training for Client Centered Counseling. For a schedule of upcoming dates, please call the Office of AIDS at (702) 759-0702
Objective is to enable those who are striving toward the mainstream to achieve economic self-reliance and enjoy their rights as equal citizens under the law. We are committed to assisting targeted groups take advantage of the opportunities that exist in our community’s burgeoning economy to gain and increase their self-sufficiency. Major areas of focus include workforce development and diversity, youth development and education, housing counseling and development, and neighborhood revitalization.
UMC has had a long-standing and proud commitment to caring for HIV/AIDS patients. In fact, UMC pioneered HIV/AIDS care in Nevada and continues to lead the way. UMC's dedicated in- and out-patient services, its participation in national clinical trials, and its experienced and caring staff are aimed at providing the most advanced and comforting care, one patient at a time. We care for people living with HIV/AIDS and their families regardless of age or ability to pay. The Wellness Center can address most of your primary health care needs. Our clients choose one of our physicians as their primary doctor. That physician then follows them for their ongoing healthcare concerns.
The UNLV School of Dental Medicine is committed to increasing access to quality oral health care for all Nevadans. In addition to educating future dentists, the school is making a difference today by providing oral health care to thousands of Nevadans. The School of Dental Medicine operates two clinical facilities in Las Vegas. Our largest facility is on our Shadow Lane Campus, located at 1700 W. Charleston Avenue at the corner of Charleston Avenue and Shadow Lane. This is our primary teaching and clinical facility housing 165 dental operatories and adjunctive clinical, laboratory, and support services. We also operate a community-based dental facility on Wheeler Peak Road in North Las Vegas. Both facilities are open to all Nevadans including those participating in some of Nevada's Medicaid programs.
Services provided to UNLV students: Treatment of minor illness and injury; Early detection and referral for care of chronic illness for coordination of ongoing care; Immediate first aid and blood pressure checks; Fitness screening and exercise prescriptions; Screening tests for hearing and vision; Contraception evaluation and pregnancy testing; Acute management and referral for sexual assault; Evaluation, continuing treatment, or referral for initial allergy antigen testing; Onsite licensed lab offers a variety of tests with licensed practitioner's order; Standard prescription and nonprescription medications are available through our licensed pharmacy; Free health information and health education programs available upon request.
Veterans are eligible for VA health care benefits. VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS) provides healthcare services to more than 35,000 patients yearly, exceeding 300,000 outpatient visits per year. Access to primary care has been expanded to include Community Based Outpatient Clinics in the nearby cities of Henderson and Pahrump. Inpatient services are provided at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Hospital as part of a VA/Department of Defense (DOD) Joint Venture that is a national model for VA/DOD Sharing Agreements. Other services provided by VASNHS include psychiatric day treatment, readjustment counseling, and outreach for homeless veterans. Southern Nevada is one of the fastest growing areas in the country. Services provided by VASNHS continue to expand to meet the demands of the dynamic growth. HIV Primary Care is one of the special services listed on their website.
WestCare provides a wide spectrum of health and human services in both residential and outpatient environments. Our services include substance abuse and addiction treatment, homeless and runaway shelters, vocational counseling and mental health programs. These services are available to adults, children, adolescents, and families.
Receives Ryan White Part A Grant Funding.
National/International Care-Related, Advocacy Organization or Hotline Links:
The mission of the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health professionals and the public. The Association is also actively involved in advocating for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes.
Our mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research - www.amfar.org
One of the world's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy.
The Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC) is the nursing organization and leader in response to HIV disease and AIDS. Founded in 1987, ANAC seeks to meet the needs of nurses in HIV/AIDS care, research, prevention, and policy.
Boehringer Ingelheim is committed to improving HIV therapy by providing physicians and patients with innovative antiretroviral drugs.
For 2006, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNAIDS estimated that nearly 40 million people live with HIV. Of these are 4.3 Million in 2006 in total newly infected. That leads to 11,000 new HIV infections in a day in 2006.
We are committed to improving HIV therapy by providing physicians and patients with innovative antiretroviral drugs.
More than 2,500 employees in North America, Europe and Australia contribute to the Gilead mission of advancing patient care by developing ground-breaking therapeutics to treat life-threatening diseases.
Gilead Sciences is committed to increasing global access to Truvada and Viread for people living with HIV. The Gilead Access Program helps address this need in the developing world.
Offers a unique prescription medication assistance project that combines a nationwide generic prescription medication program, a low-cost brand name prescription medication program and pharmaceutical company patient assistance programs.
The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.
HRC seeks to improve the lives of GLBT Americans by advocating for equal rights and benefits in the workplace, ensuring families are treated equally under the law and increasing public support among all Americans through innovative advocacy, education and outreach programs. HRC works to secure equal rights for GLBT individuals and families at the federal and state levels by lobbying elected officials, mobilizing grassroots supporters, educating Americans, investing strategically to elect fair-minded officials and partnering with other GLBT organizations.
McKesson's vision is to help create a healthcare system where quality is higher, mistakes are fewer and costs are lower. As the nation's leading healthcare services company, we provide pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and technologies that make healthcare safer while reducing costs. McKesson touches virtually every aspect of healthcare.
National Association of People with AIDS, U.S. - www.napwa.org
Founded in 1983, the National Association of People with AIDS is a non-profit membership organization that advocates on behalf of all people living with HIV and AIDS in order to end the pandemic and the human suffering caused by HIV/AIDS. We are the oldest national AIDS organization in the United States and the oldest national network of people living with HIV/AIDS in the world.
The NCCC, a unit of the UCSF Department of Family and Community Medicine, is a component of the AIDS Education and Training Centers (AETCs) program funded under the Ryan White Care Act by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), HIV/AIDS Bureau, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A new feature of this site is a compendium of State HIV Testing Laws. Most importantly, this site lists the following emergency consultation phone lines:
National HIV Telephone Consultation Service - (800) 933-3413 "warmline" available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, provides expert clinical advice on HIV/AIDS management for health care providers, from those with limited access to expert consultation to those with complex antiretroviral resistance dilemmas.
National Clinicians' Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Hotline - (888)-448-4911 "PEPline" provides 24-hour consultation on questions about managing occupational exposures (needle sticks, splashes, etc.) to HIV, Hepatitis B and C, and other blood-borne pathogens.
National Perinatal HIV Consultation and Referral Service - (888)-HIV-8765 Perinatal HIV Hotline provides around-the-clock advice on indications and interpretations of standard and rapid HIV testing in pregnancy as well as consultation on antiretroviral use in pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the postpartum period. The Perinatal HIV Consultation and Referral Service also links HIV-infected pregnant women with appropriate health care.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Locally, the Salvation Army provides emergency shelter, food pantry, meals, clothing, employment services, bus tokens, vouchers for food gasoline, health card, NV State ID and sheriff cards, adult day care respite for caregivers, and emergency utility assistance.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), HIV/AIDS Bureau - hab.hrsa.gov
The federal Ryan White CARE Act provides health care for people with HIV disease. Enacted in 1990, it fills gaps in care faced by those with low-incomes and little or no insurance. HRSA's HIV/AIDS Bureau administers the program through hundreds of grantees, who serve 571,000 people each year.
Supports organizations in non-hospital based health. Programs should be located in an area Walgreens serves and should reflect the demographics of the local community. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations. Hospitals and single-disease organizations are not eligible. Visit this site for complete program information and application guidelines.
Fund programs that improve access to quality health care for underserved populations in rural and urban areas. Priority is given to facilities that provide direct care that promotes wellness, prevention and rehavilitation in areas including pediatrics. Eligible applicants include private sector non-profit organizations, especially regional hospitals, medical centers and specialized medical institutions. Visit this site for complete program information and application guidelines.
Funding for this Website provided in part through a grant from the federal Department of Health and Human Services, HIV/AIDS Bureau, Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act.