HIV Services
As part of our commitment to provide community mental health services, through funding made possible by the Alameda County Office of HIV Care, the Pacific Center offers free mental health services to individuals living with HIV in Alameda County and Contra Costa County who are eligible for Ryan White Services. Qualified clients can access individual and/or group counseling at no cost. These services are provided by pre-licensed and post-licensed clinicians who are trained in addressing the specific needs and issues faced by this population.
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Free Mental Health Services for HIV+ folx in Alameda & Contra Costa County!
Join Pacific Center for ongoing FREE mental health services (individual, couples and group counseling). If you earn under $75,300 annually, HIV+, and live in Alameda or Contra Costa County, our services are free for you. LGBTQIA+ friendly, catering to QTBIPOC, but open to all in need.
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HIV+ Support Group
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This is a recurring Ryan White funded group that meets weekly for 9 sessions via video/teleconferencing.
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We will cover topics of intersectionality, experiences of stigma and oppression, the isolation that can occur while having HIV/AIDS and chronic illness(es), sex and relationships, navigating systems of care, spirituality, and more.
Our facilitator Melanie is a massive psychology and science nerd and always stands in an anti-oppression framework.For further details, you can contact Melanie Ferrari “Ari” at (510) 590-4588 or email her at Ari@pacificcenter.org. She is our Living Fully Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at#125787, Supervised by Pablo N. Martinez LMFT #113991 Ph.Dc.
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We are accepting clients NOW!
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Other HIV Services
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HCH510
In addition to these mental health services, Pacific Center collaborates with the HIV Program at Asian Health Services, now known as HCH510, or Honeycomb Hideout 510 to offer free rapid testing. Under COVID-19, HCH510 services are available via telemedicine style. Services include HIV testing, PrEP and PEP, STI/STD Testing, HIV Care services, insurance navigation and enrollment services. With every HIV test, a para-professional counseling session is also provided. Contact HCH 510 at 510-972-4483 to learn more about the test, the California Family PACT program and youth clinic.
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HIV Prevention: The Color and CDPH’s TelePrEP initiative provides access to free HIV prevention in California. Please read below:
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Get free HIV prevention and related care Get PrEP and PEP prescriptions fast, plus PrEP-AP enrollment. This initiative is free and available for CA residents ages 18 and up, regardless of immigration status, through the California Department of Public Health and Color Health. You do not need insurance, and it is discreet and confidential. →Learn more
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