First Response Center Primary Care Clinic

The First Response Center operates a primary care clinic to serve economically disadvantaged persons living with and at high risk of contracting HIV/AIDS.   Services are particularly designed for   individuals who abuse substances and/or have     mental health issues that complicate adherence to  medication regimens.

The First Response clinic utilizes:

¨ Clinical outreach as a part of its medical care model which includes

  • Directly observed therapy in the home
  • In home clinical/psycho-social observation

¨ Primary medical care management

¨ Adherence counseling

¨ Specialty appointment support

¨ Lost-to-care outreach

¨ Linkage to all First Response Center supportive services

¨ Testing Services