T.H.R.I.V.E. NOLA (Testing for HIV and Reducing the number of Infections among the most Vulnerable Ethnic groups in New, Orleans, LA.) and will address the behavioral, psychological and/or socioeconomic conditions that place the target population at higher risk for contracting HIV/AIDS.
The project will target those identified by Louisiana Health Department surveillance data as the most vulnerable, and will be designed to reduce health disparities in identified geographic areas of severe need, disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and tuberculosis (TB). The specific populations targeted through T.H.R.I.V.E. NOLA will include men who have sex with men of all races and ethnicities, including transgender, gay, bisexual and those who do not self-identify as gay, intravenous drug users of all races/ethnicities and high risk heterosexual men and women (serostatus known or unknown), ages 18 and up, residing in the Greater New Orleans metropolitan statistical area or the G.N.O. MSA. The MSA encompasses the seven parish region of Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, St. Charles, St. James and St. John the Baptist . These parishes, collectively known in the State of Louisiana as Region I, contain the 2nd highest incidence of HIV/AIDS and STI case rates in the nation.
Quick Facts:
Free Program
No financial requirements
Confidential
Refreshments and Transportation Provided (Many Men Many Voices)
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PROGRAM & SERVICES:
- Free Anonymous & Confidential HIV Counseling.and Testing for ages 13 and up
- Adult programs for men of who have sex with Men ages 25 and up
- Many Men, Many Voices (3MV)
- Community Mobilization Trainings
- Intimacy Kits
- Monthly Social Meetings
- Volunteer Team
- Community Outreach
- Mobile HIV Counseling and Testing
- Referrals and Linkage to care
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For more information contact:
Veronica Magee
vmagee@brotherhoodinc.org
James Lewis
jlewis@brotherhoodinc.org or
Phone: 504.566.7955 Fax: 504.566.7956
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REFERRAL PROCESS:
Clients are welcome to refer themselves as long as they meet eligibility. Walk-ins are welcome! Clients may also be referred by case manangers, AIDS Service Organizations, mental health programs offering supportive services to those living with HIV/AIDS. Call or email us and we will send you a referral form.