Programs and Services
The Foundation seeks to foster a community response to HIV/AIDS based on scientific fact, informed medical and public health policies, and compassionate care. The Foundation provides community outreach services and HIV/STD prevention education, through schools, social service agencies, public health fairs and general communication to the community, as well as, HIV testing and client support services.
Our mission is to provide quality information and services to the community and individuals regarding the prevention of HIV transmission and to provide services and information to those persons affected by HIV disease. Our vision is to be a leader in this county in providing the necessary services to the community in the area of HIV/AIDS prevention, education and client support. Our values are compassion, empathy, respect, trust and resourcefulness.
Founded in 1984, one year after the first person was diagnosed with AIDS inside San Joaquin County, the Foundation emerged as a cooperative partnership of concerned doctors, nurses, social service and mental health providers, religious leaders, county officials and private citizens. The Foundation was incorporated in 1986 and now receives limited federal, state, county and private funding; yet must rely on the local community to maintain its vitality.
Our Programs and Services
“HIV/STD 101” - The HIV/STD 101 program is designed to teach the basic information needed for an individual to understand what disease does to the human body and how disease effects the body, as well as, what the essential safer-sex practices are that will keep them safe from disease transmission.
“MSM” Outreach Program - This program is an outreach program designed to reach and educate a high-risk population of men in their public environment. We provide safer sex education and prevention information and materials such as condoms and oral barriers.
Project “HEAT” - HIV/STD Education And Testing for Commercial Sex Workers, is an outreach program designed to improve access to HIV and STD prevention education, as well as, HIV screening and harm reduction counseling services to commercial sex workers in their environment.
“Probation Education Program” - This program is conducted in conjunction with the San Joaquin County Court System. Convicted solicitors and sex workers are ordered to attend classes on HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention.
Mental Health Case Management - This program is designed to provide case management services that assist clients living with HIV/AIDS and their families with psychosocial support services and support groups.
Ryan White Care Act Title II - This program is designed to provide case management services that assist clients living with HIV/AIDS and their families, with emotional and practical support services.
Family Assistance Program - This Program is funded through the United Way of San Joaquin County, Community Impact Funds and is designed to assist clients living with HIV/AIDS and their families with emergency housing, utility, medical and transportation assistance.
Positive Thinking Support Group - Meets the second monday of each month, This group is for people who are infected with HIV/AIDS.
Positive Support Group - Is for Friends and Family who are affected by HIV/AIDS. This group meets the Second tuesday of every month.
Health and Resource Fairs - We attend over 50 Health & Resource Fairs every year.
