Boom Health

Prevention services provide outreach, education and prevention services to individuals considered to be at risk of getting infected or transmitting the hiv virus. Annually, the prevention dept serves over 3,000 people in our combined programming efforts. We promote and conduct hiv testing, ensure linkage to care and provide comprehensive hiv education. Currently, we have programs that focus on adolescent girls, young gay men, adult gay men, african american, latino women and substance users. We use evidence based risk reduction models adapted to the specific needs of the population targeted.

Care coordination services provide assessment, service planning and referrals and work to create an individualized service plan to meet the unique needs, challenges and circumstances of people living with hiv/aids and other chronic diseases. Our care coordination staff provides assistance to its clients to obtain primary and preventive health care services, housing, medication and medication adherence, home health aide and other supportive services. We also arrange referrals to other programs and services to assist in obtaining job training, financial management, legal services, and nutrition counseling and food pantry services. Over 500 individuals were served.