Programs & Services

Counseling for Individuals with AIDS & HIV

Coping with an HIV/AIDS diagnosis can be difficult for those both infected and affected by the disease. Comprehensive mental health sevices are available to help face these challenges.

SERVICES

Individual and Group Counseling
One-on-one and group counseling helps members identify and cope with issues such as: children and adults living with HIV and AIDS, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationships, medication management and side effects, workplace issues, communication, “coming out,” and grief and loss. Psychiatric evaluation and medication monitoring is available.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who Is Eligible?
Services are available to individuals with HIV or AIDS, as well as family members, caregivers, and significant others.

Is There A Waiting List? If So, How Long?
No.

Are There Any Fees?
No fees if individuals meet qualifications set by San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Otherwise fees are based on a sliding scale.

What Languages Are Spoken?
Services are available in American Sign Language, English, Spanish, Cambodian, and Vietnamese.

Where and when are services available?
Palo Alto Office
375 Cambridge Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 326-6576 tel
Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

San Jose Office
950 W. Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 292-9353 tel
Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

FOR INFORMATION

Appointments:
The Palo Alto office at (650) 326-6576, or the San Jose office at (408) 292-9353.

Program and Service Information:
Andrea Lewak
In San Jose, (408) 292-9353
In Palo Alto, (650) 326-6576

rev. 11/06