African American AIDS Response Act
Project goals
The primary focus of this program is to provide core HIV prevention services, including HIV/STD testing, linkage to medical care, and partner services along with risk reduction and interventions for individuals most at risk for HIV infections. CWP implements these core services in the southern region of Illinois specifically St. Clair County to the highest-risk populations as well as individuals who are unaware of their status. Services include but are not limited to; Linking individuals who are newly diagnosed with HIV to medical care and treatment. Referring individuals who are newly diagnosed with HIV/STI to partner services and providing services in a culturally specific and competent manner to implement appropriate health education and effective risk reduction behaviors such as making referrals to biomedical services (e.g. PrEP, nPEP) and encouraging individuals to participate in other effective behavioral programming.
Healthcare from people who care
We have been serving St. Louis and East St. Louis residents for over 30 years. Our services cover HIV/STI testing, treatment and prevention, mental health services, substance misuse support and more. We also offer supportive services like food assistance and safe spaces.
