HIV Education and Prevention Services

HIV Prevention Resource Guide
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Contra Costa Prevention System of Care provides services specifically to reach those individuals at the highest risk for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and transmission. The system consists of community-based partners that utilize a variety of strategies and link to the HIV Testing, Counseling and Referral services, and the System of Care. The system of services for prevention and risk reduction is based on the theory "Stages of Behavioral Change" and the services are tailored based on the readiness of clients for changing their behavior for reducing risk or preventing HIV. Components of the Prevention System of Care include Targeted Prevention, Prevention Case Management, Support Groups, Workshops, HIV Testing, and other referrals for support services.

Call the AIDS Program at 925-313-6771 or toll free at 800-287-0200 for information about HIV education and prevention services in our county.

Targeted Prevention consists of brief interventions designed to initiate dialog with individuals about knowledge of their HIV statuses, and determine their needs around HIV risk reduction and prevention. Referrals are made based on individuals' needs.

Prevention Case Management helps people who do not have HIV make a plan to reduce their risks for HIV infection. This service is designed to provide comprehensive interventions to meet specific HIV risk reduction needs. Referrals are made based on individuals' needs.

Support Groups are ongoing (multi-session) group interventions designed for people in group-settings to connect with each other, mutually support one another to explore their risks for HIV, and develop skills in risk reduction or prevention. Referrals are made based on individuals' needs.

Workshops are one-time or series of group interventions designed for people to increase their knowledge and/or develop skills in HIV prevention, risk reduction, HIV testing, and other relevant topics of interest to the group. Referrals are made based on individuals' needs.

Prevention with Positives (PWP) helps people with HIV make a plan to prevent transmission of HIV to others while maintaining their own health. Referrals are made based on individuals' needs. Derelle Hill at 925-313-6604 and Maxine Larry at 925-313-6605 are Risk Reduction Specialists.

Referral to HIV Testing Service helps people find out about their HIV status. The only way to know if you are infected is to be tested for HIV infection. Many people who are infected with HIV do not have any symptoms at all for many years.

Referral to Support Services helps people address their other needs related to their HIV risks. Other needs affecting people's HIV risks include: substance use, sexually transmitted infections, mental health, partner violence, and LGBTQ issues.

Referral to System of Care for CARE Services (services for those with HIV/AIDS) increases access to medical care of those living with HIV/AIDS and who may not be in care for their HIV disease.

Content provided by Contra Costa County AIDS Program of Contra Costa Public Health Division.