Support Services for PWH/A

Being diagnosed with HIV or AIDS can evoke many feelings such as anxiety, depression, and loneliness. In the past, HIV or AIDS was thought of as a terminal illness and many people withdrew from family, friends or other life activities. However we now know that HIV, when treated early and adequately, does not necessarily mean a death sentence, and can become a manageable chronic illness.

We are here to help you to get the services that you are entitled to. Our goal is to create a comfortable and safe space for those who are living with or are affected by HIV/AIDS. Our services are confidential and free to all regardless of your gender, sexual orientation, immigration status, nationality, religion or creed.

Eligibility Requirement: Proof of HIV positive status

Here are the services we provide:

Case Management
When you join our case management program, you will be assigned a team of case manager and bilingual assistant who will access your needs, and assist you in obtaining services such as: medical, mental health, health insurance, public financial assistance and various support services. Your case management team will meet with you on an ongoing basis to ensure your needs are met.

Acupuncture Service
We provide full body acupuncture service with a licensed acupuncturist trained in traditional Chinese medicine to our case management registered clients. This service is also open to APICHA primary clinic clients.

Financial Assistance
If you need financial assistance - rent, utilities, medical care, prescriptions, etc. - we can help you apply for public assistance programs specifically for those living with HIV/AIDS. If you have a financial emergency, there is a limited amount of funding available to clients who qualify.

Food and Nutrition
We provide fresh ingredients that are culturally sensitive to Asian and Pacific Islander diet. Our nutritionist conducts individual consultations and group workshops for clients who enroll in the food and nutrition service. This service is open to clients who are not registered for APICHA case management services.

Support Groups
We provide various support groups for our clients. Support groups meet throughout the month and provide a caring, safe, and confidential environment to share experiences with other Asian and Pacific Islanders living with HIV/AIDS. We offer: Mandarin Speaking Support Group, Japanese Speaking Support Group, Survival Skills Group, Art & Tea group and “Isolation No More”—structured activity based group.

Legal Assistance
When you become our case management client, we offer legal assistance, like on immigration, housing, discrimination, etc. Our legal clinic may be able to help you by providing consultation, advice, and representation.

Bilingual Assistants
Our bilingual assistants who speak various Asian and Pacific Islander languages can provide interpretation and advocacy when you have medical, legal or other needs.