Ryan White Case Management
The Community Wellness Project provides free support services for *eligible people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Our services are funded by the Ryan White Transitional Grant Areas (TGAs). PLWHA living in the St. Louis, MO area with incomes below 300% of the federal poverty level may qualify for services. For additional information, please call 314.421.9600 or visit our St. Louis, MO office.
*Fewer than 50 copies of HIV per milliliter of blood (<50 copies/mL)
Services and programs
Ryan White Program Services
The Community Wellness Project provides free support services for *eligible people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Our services are funded by the Ryan White Transitional Grant Areas (TGAs). PLWHA living in the St. Louis, MO area with incomes below 300% of the federal poverty level may qualify for services. For additional information, please call 314.421.9600 or visit our St. Louis, MO office.
*Fewer than 50 copies of HIV per milliliter of blood (<50 copies/mL)
Medical Case Management (MCM)
Medical Case Management consist of a range of client-centered services of the HIV continuum for eligible PLWHA. The goal of MCM is to move clients to self-sufficiency and get to *undetectable, copies of HIV are so low that the virus cannot be passed on sexually.
Early Intervention Services (EIS): Counseling
The Community Wellness Project provides sexual health education to individuals about HIV/AIDS, how the virus is transmitted, PrEP / nPEP, and new terminology such as Undetectable equals Untransmittable (U=U).
Psychosocial Support Services (PSS)
Community support meetings, which are held in safe, non-judgmental environments for PLWHA or at-risk individuals. Refreshments provided. Terms and conditions may apply.
All Tea, No Shade is designed for Black same gender loving men. These meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.
Testing
Targeted Testing is a strategy, which allows CWP to focus on individuals who are members of communities with a high prevalence of HIV in the St. Louis TGA. We use two different HIV testing kits. Our one-minute Insti kit detects the presence of infection via the antibody. Our Determine kit detects the presence of infection via the antibody and the p24 antigen.
Additional testing performed by a medical provider can confirm infection, measure viral load, and prescribe medication to treat infection. The goal of testing is to help link newly diagnosed individuals into care and prevent new HIV incidences (new HIV cases) by knowing their HIV status, wearing condoms, using lube, and taking PrEP.
Referral Services
CWP can refer eligible clients to services such as:
- Medical Case Management
- HIV Care and Treatment
- Health, Housing, and Utility Assistance
- PrEP / nPEP Services
- Medication Adherence Counseling
- Substance Use / Harm Reduction
- Psychosocial Support Services
- Dental Care
- Medical Transportation
- Nutrition Services
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.