Health/Disability Related Support Groups (AIDS/HIV Issues)
Provider: LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES - HIGH DESERT REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
The Hope Center unit provides HIV/AIDS services for people in the Antelope Valley. Services include AIDS treatment, benefits assistance for people with AIDS/HIV, and case/care management for patients with AIDS/HIV. There are no geographic restrictions.
The unit is an outpatient center with designated medical staff and medical social workers. HIV testing is anonymous and confidential. The Orasure method of testing is used; results are available within a week. The site registers its own participants for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), which provides FDA-approved HIV-related drugs at little or no cost to those who are eligible; call for more information.
The center also conducts HIV education, prevention and outreach programs, and sponsors mutual support groups.
The unit is an outpatient center with designated medical staff and medical social workers. HIV testing is anonymous and confidential. The Orasure method of testing is used; results are available within a week. The site registers its own participants for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), which provides FDA-approved HIV-related drugs at little or no cost to those who are eligible; call for more information.
The center also conducts HIV education, prevention and outreach programs, and sponsors mutual support groups.
Resource Description
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Application Procedure
Call the designated number to make an appointment. An HIV diagnosis is required for admission to the program.
Fees
There are no fees for most services. Medi-Cal is accepted.
Language
Spanish Fee structure
Free Application procedure
Appointment Required, Call to Apply, Referral Preferred Service hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Monday : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Website
www.dhs.lacounty.gov/highdesert/|
Service/Intake (Main Phone Number) |
+16614714000
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Service/Intake (Central Appt Line) |
+16614714400
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