Rural Life Solutions: HIV/AIDS Care Program
HIV/AIDS Support Services
The HIV/AIDS Support Services Program provides services and support to enhance the daily life of persons infected with HIV and AIDS
Goal: To provide support through client case management and advocacy, along with financial assistance for early medical intervention and supportive services.
Eligibility:
- HIV+ or diagnosis of AIDS
- Family member/care giver of someone who is HIV+ or has been diagnosed with AIDS
- Live in the DHD#10 service area (Crawford, Kalkaska, Lake, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Newaygo, Oceana, or Wexford County)
- To access emergency financial assistance funds, you must demonstrate a financial need.
Available Services:
- Case Management: A case manager can help you develop a plan of action for the management of your HIV; help you reach your goals, and maneuver through available community service (available only in Lake, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties).
- Client Advocacy: Provides short term help with maneuvering through community agencies or immediate one-time financial assistance.
- Emergency Financial Assistance Funds: Funding available to help with short-term needs related to their Care Plan including transportation reimbursement, food, medications, and outpatient medical care (must meet financial guidelines to access).
- Housing Assistance: Provides help in locating housing, rental assistance, and short-term rent/mortgage/utility assistance. Services are available through federal Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) funding.
Contact Information: Holly or Deb at 231-845-7381
Funding for this program is supported by a grant from the Michigan Department of Community Health with Ryan White Title II/Michigan Health Initiative funds