Southern Tier Services

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

Case Management / Individual attention is given to assure access to benefits, medical care, housing, transportation and home care. Often family members are involved to ensure a holistic approach. AIDS Community Services works closely with other service agencies to assure coordination of care. Social Groups / Opportunities to meet with others who are HIV+, gain helpful information, and find support. Housing Assistance Program / A subsidy program which pays a portion of rent, security deposits or utility payments until public assistance is secured. Nutrition Services / Healthy eating is the body's first line of defense if you are HIV infected. Second Helpings, our nutrition services program, provides home-delivered meals and nutrition education.

EDUCATION

Accurate information is our community's greatest defense in the fight against AIDS. Our education team provides the most current information about HIV transmission. Prevention Education / Community Educators and volunteers work in neighborhoods, schools and community organizations throughout the region to teach people about HIV and AIDS. Programs are designed to meet the specific needs of each audience. AIDS Resources / Printed and audio-visual materials with the most up-to-date information on HIV, clinical trials and medical treatments available to individuals and organizations. Professional Trainings and Inservices for educators and other health/human service professionals. Technical Assistance / on HIV confidentiality legislation, workplace policy development and professional training.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

A handful of volunteers founded AIDS Community Services in 1983. Today that commitment is a vital part in our delivery of services and programs. Many volunteers donate time to facilitate support groups, help with special events, such as Cause for Celebration or the Mending of the Hearts Memorial Project, provide prevention education, or help with office work. If you have special talents or interests and would like to volunteer, please call (716) 664-7855.

As part of our Quality Improvement program, AIDS Community Services is conducting an ongoing series of surveys and audits to help make sure we're providing the very best services possible. To participate in our Southern Tier Community Survey please click the box above. It's quick and all answers are completely confidential!