HIV prevention services provided by health department funded agencies
NOTE:  HIV counseling and testing  services are not included in this table

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Organization name

Location

Contact – website & email address

Services Available

Twin States Network

Bellows Falls, VT

Email:

tsnjo@sover.net

Phone:

1-888-338-8796 or (802) 254-6716

Web:

www.twinstatesnetwork.net

Fax:

(802) 254-6736

Straight Talk:  An educational weekend workshop/retreat for heterosexual HIV+ singles, couples where one person is HIV+, and HIV+ couples

Through watching video clips and small group discussion this workshop will address:

·         Improving communication in relationships

·         Disclosing to partners, family & others

·         Negotiating safer sex

·         Handling fallout from disclosure

 

Male Talk:  A 2-hour prevention intervention for young men of color, offered in Brattleboro in private residences.  Through games, video clips and discussion, this intervention will address:

·         Understanding how HIV is transmitted

·         Strategies for reducing sexual transmission of HIV

·         Communication skills for relationships, including condom negotiation

·         Demonstration of correct condom, dental dam, female condom use.

 

Free and Anonymous HIV Counseling and Testing using Orasure.

By appointment – call 802 380-1885

AIDS Project of Southern Vermont

Brattleboro, VT

Email: hivwomen@sover.net

Web:

www.AIDSprojectsouthernvermont.org

www.mensprogram.org

Phone:

(802) 254-4444

Men’s Program:  An HIV prevention program for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. The Men's Program works to build a

community of men who support each other in leading healthy, satisfying lives.  Program components include:

·         A monthly newsletter, mailed or available on-line at www.mensprogram.org

·         A wide array of social events

·         Small group workshops on connecting with other men

·         Safer sex information and supplies

·         Counseling and testing services

 

The Women’s Program: A program aimed at preventing the spread of HIV among heterosexual women by increasing condom use, promoting positive  behavior change and building a network to help change community norms.

·         Peer Outreach Network:  Trained peer educators conduct outreach in communities and at events

·         Role Model Stories: Printed stories from women and men about their success in adopting safer sex behaviors

·         Safe Talk: Trained facilitators lead small group gatherings of women to learn about HIV prevention using activities that are fun and educational.

·         Community Network: By involving businesses, agencies, and organizations, we strive to raise awareness of HIV and encourage safer sex behavior.

·         Staged Based Encounters: Outreach done in the community by trained women asking specific questions about condom use aimed to  change behavior towards safer sex.

·         Free & anonymous HIV counseling and (oral) testing

Howard Center for Human Services

Burlington, VT

Email:

tomd@howardcenter.org

Phone:

(802) 488-6067
Web:

www.howardcenter.org

Address:

45 Clarke Street

Burlington

(in downtown Burlington, VT between Pearl St. and Cherry St.)

Safe Recovery/Green Mountain Needle Co-op: Offers services to people who currently use heroin/opiates or inject other drugs, or who are in early recovery. 

Free services include:

·         Syringe exchange (M-F 9am to noon, 1pm to 5pm or by appointment)

·         HIV testing

·         Hepatitis C testing

·         Hepatitis A/B vaccinations (Thursdays 1pm-5pm)

·         Overdose prevention, corrections outreach, client advocacy and case management

Outright Vermont

Burlington, VT

Email:

info@outrightvt.org

Web:

www.outrightvt.org

 

Address:

241 North Winooski Avenue

McClure Multi-generational building

SASS Academy: A sex positive, HIV Prevention workshop series for queer youth.  Sessions include topics ranging from safer sex, healthy choices, and basic HIV information.  HIV Orasure testing available on site on a drop-in basis.

R.U.1.2? Community Center

Burlington, VT

Email:

thecenter@ru12.org

Phone:

(802) 860-7812

Web:

www.ru12.org

Address:

PO Box 5883

34 Elmwood Avenue

Burlington, VT 05402

 

 

MPowerment: Mobilizes gay and bisexual men to shape a healthy community for themselves by building positive social connections and supporting safer sex.

·         Free HIV OraSure Testing – Drop in M – F 10-6 pm

·         Free OraQuick HIV Rapid Testing —Tuesday and Thursday 11-6pm

·         Free Hepatitis A & B vaccinations – call 802-860-7812 for information

Peer outreach workers are available (via phone, internet, in-person) for information and referrals on questions regarding the health & welfare of LGBTQ individuals.

Spectrum Youth and Family Services

Burlington, VT

Email:

manihealthinstitute@gmail.com

Phone:

(802)862-5396 x. 422

Web:

www.spectrumvt.org

Drop-In hours:

7 days a week, 11 am – 7 pm (except Tu + Th, 10 am – 6pm)

 

Street Smart: We provide Street Smart HIV-prevention groups, HIV counseling and testing, and other health and prevention services within our Drop-In and residential programs for homeless and runaway youth ages 14-24.  We also offer shelter, medical care (through a collaboration with Community Health Center), employment and education assistance, case management, counseling, and street outreach.

New Alpha Missionary Baptist Church and The Women of Color Alliance

Burlington, VT

Email:

sistaunited@yahoo.com

Phone:

(802) 660-4875

 

SISTA:  SISTA is: Sisters Informing Sisters about Topics on AIDS - A free group for African American women.

In Five sessions – 2 hours each –participants will:

  • Talk about being an African American Woman and how to value and have pride in yourself
  • Learn about HIV/AIDS and how you can protect yourself
  • Gain skills that can help you:
    • Be more assertive
    • Talk about and have safer sex
    • Cope with life experiences

 

 

VT CARES - Penni Cleverley

Burlington, VT

Email: 

peter@vtcares.org

Phone:

(802) 748-9061

Web:

www.vtcares.org

Syringe Exchange:  for information contact:

VT CARES
St. Johnsbury Syringe Exchange
Every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m.
1290 Hospital Drive Suite 1
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

A Community Resource Network (ACORN)

 

ACORN services are free of charge and available to anyone living in Grafton, Sullivan Counties in New Hampshire and Windsor and Orange Counties of Vermont.

 

Lebanon, NH

 

Email:

tim.sturgeon@acornvtnh.org

victorialbrooks@gmail.com

Phone:

1-800-816-2220

Web:

www.acornvtnh.org

 

Syringe Exchange:  for detailed information contact ACORN. This program is delivered through The Good Neighbor clinic in White River Junction:70 North Main Street
WRJ, Vermont Tuesday & Thursday 1-3

 

HIV and HEP C testing (Orasure and Oraquick)

 

Prevention education at local treatment facilities, social service agencies, shelters, Dartmouth College and local schools

 

IMpowerMEnt - a weekend retreat for HIV positive individuals to identify and enhance their ability to disclose their HIV status and successfully manage their sexual health and lifestyle living with HIV.

 

Care management of HIV positive individuals and families, including “prevention for positives” education - medically focused case management, support groups, assistance with transportation to medical appointments, and emergency financial help for housing, food, clothing and medical needs, etc