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HIV/Communicable Disease Prevention Program


Description

The goal of this program is to prevent the spread of HIV by providing leadership and coordination throughout Sacramento County in relation to:
 
  • HIV/AIDS prevention and risk reduction through educational services
  • HIV risk assessment counseling
  • HIV testing
  • HIV/AIDS Conferences and Workshops

Services provided

 
 
  • HIV antibody testing
  • Outreach activities
  • Technical assistance
  • Community involvement through the HIV Health Services Planning Council
  • County-wide HIV prevention activities
  • Social marketing campaigns
  • HIV Education Resource Center
  • Hepatitis C prevention and screening referrals
  • STD prevention and information
Program Staff
 
The program staff include a Program Coordinator, Heath Educators, and clerical support. Also, three subcontractors provide education about HIV prevention throughout the county as follows:

  • Breaking Barriers
  • Golden Rule Services
  • Harm Reduction Services

To Qualify

​This program serves the following:
 
  • Men who have sex with men (MSM)
  • Injection drug users
  • Partners of injection drug users
  • Sex industry workers
  • Individuals on probation
  • People of color
  • High-risk youth and young adults
  • HIV positive individuals
  • HIV service providers
  • The general population

Cost

​Not Applicable

Contact Information

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(916) 875-6022
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Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

 

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