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Counseling & Testing

Prevention Counseling & Partner Elicitation (PCPE) works to prevent the spread of HIV by providing individual or anonymous HIV counseling and testing and referral for early intervention services. Testing is available FREE of charge in many locations around the Austin area. Call 972-5580 for an appointment, closed 12-1pm, Mon-Fri. Some locations include:

• Seton South Clinic
• Seton East Clinic
• University of Texas Student Health Center
• St. Edward's Student Health Center
• Huston Tillotson College Student Health Center
• Austin Community College campuses
• Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center
• Travis County Services for the Deaf
• RBJ Health Center
• Thurmond Heights Wellness Center
• Booker T. Washington Housing Complex
• ALLGO
• Bar outreach and testing
• Austin Health Connection Community Van

Outreach & Education

The focus of Outreach and Education is to provide prevention and educational services to those who might be at risk for contracting HIV. Services include delivery of:

• Educational presentations to schools, faith-based organizations, & other community groups
• Educational materials
• Harm reduction materials such as condoms, dental dams, water-based lubricant, and bleach & water kits
• Referrals to appropriate services such as drug rehab. or detox., housing, & other social or health services
• Community outreach in settings such as neighborhoods, parks, bars, and homeless camps
• Clothing and food distribution

Outreach Case Management

Outreach Case Management (OCM) services are provided wherever the client is located. In many cases, lack of transportation and/or daycare are barriers for clients in need of preventative services. OCM is available for HIV infected persons who are homeless, pregnant, or under the age of 13. Services offered through outreach case management include:

• Medical case management
• HOPWA funding
• Crisis stabilization
• Client advocacy
• General social work services
• Referrals to appropriate services

Prevention Case Management

The Prevention Case Manager provides long term counseling and medical case management to clients who consider themselves to be at a high risk of contracting or transmitting HIV and are willing to address high risk behaviors.

HIV and AIDS Surveillance

The HIV/AIDS Surveillance effort identifies the number of new HIV and AIDS cases in Travis County as well as certain behavior patterns and other risk factors that lead to HIV infection. The information gathered is used in policy making for the planning of future services. Active surveillance efforts follow strict procedures to ensure the confidentiality of HIV/AIDS case reports. Case statistics are gathered from local physicians' offices, clinics, hospitals and death certificates.