Questions?

Who can help me get services?

HIV case managers can!

They are located in Framingham, Milford and Marlborough, and they know about the services and programs available in the area to help HIV-positive clients and their families. Case managers can help determine eligibility for various programs that assist you. They can help with information and referrals, adherence to HIV medication, and coordination between health care providers.

How can I get help?

Start by calling Health Awareness Services. Health Awareness Services will give you the name of a trained HIV case manager who is able to help you. All client information obtained by staff of Health Awareness is considered strictly confidential.

What kind of help can I get?

You may quality for help with:

All available services depend on the current funding levels. They may vary from program to program. HIV verification must be obtained from your primary care provider. Getting tested through us to verify HIV status is sufficient. Additional help may be available to pay for your health insurance co-payments & deductibles if you quality. Through HDAP (HIV Drug Assistance Plan)You may also qualify for free health care coverage. Through MassHealth. Meet with our case managers to assist you.

"Thanks to case management we were able to find the help we needed.”

Our goal is to support families and individuals by integrating primary health care, health education, and counseling through advocacy, case management, outreach, and referral. We strive for community involvement in achieving this goal.

To increase community awareness and optimize the delivery of care, we maintain and encourage inter-agency networking and attend regional meetings. By utilizing local and regional resources, it is our goal to increase the range of services for individuals with or affected by HIV/AIDS and provide a continuum of care.

We work collaboratively with the MetroWest Medical Center, UMass Memorial Health Care, the Boston Public Health Commission and the HIV/AIDS Bureau of the MA Department of Public Health.

HIV CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES