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HIV/AIDS Case Management services are administered by Public Health - Seattle & King County to help persons living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) to access and maintain consistent medical care and treatment, and improve their quality of life. Services include education on how to prevent the transmission of the disease to others, and links to culturally appropriate supportive services such as mental health, substance abuse treatment, housing, transportation and food.

The Ryan White CARE Act has provided federal funds for this national program since the early 1980’s and is the primary source of funding. However, there are more Seattle residents living with HIV/AIDS than what these federal funds cover, so City investments expand this program’s capacity to provide case management services, which include needs assessments and referrals.

2009 Funded Agencies and Programs

• Consejo Counseling and Referral
• Harborview Medical Center — Madison Clinic
• Jail Health Services (two King County correctional facilities)
• Lifelong AIDS Alliance
• People of Color Against AIDS Network
• Country Doctor Community Health Clinics

The City of Seattle has provided funds for HIV/AIDS Case Management services since 1996. The City General Funds are allocated through Public Health - Seattle & King County, the agency that oversees the programs. In 2009 the City is providing $261,239 for this program, and $153,750 for enhanced HIV/AIDS prevention strategies that will include expanded testing at the following sites:

• Country Doctor Community Clinics
• Gay City Wellness Center

Information

For more information about HIV/AIDS Prevention and Services, call 206-205-5507.

For more information about City of Seattle public health programs and services, call 206-684-0684 or e-mail publichealth@seattle.gov

For more information about our partners and similar programs, visit:

• American Social Health Association: HIV and AIDS Overview
• Centers for Disease Control – Questions and Answers about HIV/AIDS
• Health Resources and Services Administration
• Public Health - Seattle & King County HIV/AIDS resources
• Public Health - Seattle & King County HIV testing
• Washington State Department of Health HIV Client Services

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