Support services are available to help people with HIV/AIDS lead happier, more secure lives. But how do you find these services? A Case Manager can lead the way. Most people with HIV/AIDS do not contact a Case Manager until they are in crisis. But it does not have to be that way. Case Managers can help you solve your problems before a problem can cause you stress.

FAHASS's Case Managers provide assistance to persons with HIV through assessment, planning, service coordination, referral, advocacy, and follow up through which multiple service needs of consumers are met. Many of the services that are needed are provided through other community health and service agencies. The Case Manager will assist consumers in identifying agencies that will provide needed services. The following are examples of services that a consumer may receive through Case Management:

Referrals for securing housing · Emergency financial assistance for housing and utilities · Referrals or financial assistance for doctors, dentists, counselors, medications and food. · Assistance in applying for benefits like Social Security, Social Services, Medicaid, Medicare, etc.

Support group services

Advocacy on behalf of the Client

Note: There are specific things that must be in place for assistance. First, you must be able to provide documentation of your HIV status. Second, you must have proof of your income or your inability to work.