Services List: HIV/AIDS Services
The Coastal Health District's HIV Program provides comprehensive outpatient primary care (including nutritional services and oral health) and case management to persons with HIV/AIDS. Every county health department provides HIV testing, and the Coastal Health District has 3 HIV Program centers for expanded services.
Clients benefit from a wide spectrum of programs and services, including primary medical care and labs, centralized case management, oral health services, ID consultant services, radiology (by referral), retinology consultant services, medication dispensing/pharmacy, mental health counseling, nutritional assessment/counseling –BIA testing, partner counseling and referral services, legal assistance, and transportation assistance (contract).
The Coastal Health District's HIV Clinic treats any HIV positive client over age 12, including those who have a CDC-defined AIDS diagnosis. Supportive services for clients such as hospice care, emergency financial assistance, food and food vouchers, housing assistance, support groups, etc. are available by referral with various community providers/partners.
Enrollment Requirements:
Enrollment into the HIV Program requires an advance appointment. Providers are asked to schedule intake appointments as far in advance as possible and to provide medical records when available. Clients are assessed by the case manager and then are scheduled for primary care intake. Clients should bring the following when possible:
1. Medical history, i.e. medical records with detailed history of medications
2. Proof of seropositivity (required, test drawn at intake if unavailable)
3. Current CD4 count and viral load (preferred, not required)
4. Current PPD status and treatment history (preferred, not required)
5. Proof of income (mandatory for services) Paycheck stubs, SSI letters, etc. If no income, be prepared to provide statement as to how living expenses being met, i.e. family support, etc. and the intake case manager can do a notarized affidavit of poverty.
6. Proof of residency (paycheck stubs, SSI letters, utility bills)
7. Identification (driver's license, birth certificate, social security card, prison ID)
Follow-up:
Clinic provides comprehensive medical care for chronic medical problems in addition to HIV. Subspecialty care is arranged by referral if needed. Eligible clients are enrolled in ADAP for HIV medications as indicated.
Financial Services:
Care is provided on a sliding fee scale based on household income. No one is denied services due to an inability to pay. Medicaid and Medicare and some private insurances are accepted.
Social Services:
Centralized case management is provided in the program. The case manager will complete the initial psychosocial assessment upon referral to the program and schedule the primary care intake appointment. Clients are assigned to a case manager who is knowledgeable about all of the HIV services available in the community and the referral process for each.
HIV Testing Sites:
You can get tested for HIV at your county health department.
In Savannah, testing is also available at these locations:
- Curtis V. Cooper Primary Care Center
2 Roberts St., Savannah, 912-966-2900
106 E. Broad St., Savannah, 912-527-1000
- Savannah State College
Harris-McDew Health Center, Savannah, 912-356-2217
- Phoenix Project
520 E. 34th St., Savannah, 912-231-1971
- My Brothaz H.O.M.E., Inc.
2111 Price St., Savannah, 912-231-8727
- J.C. Lewis Healthcare Center
120 Fahm St., Savannah, 912-927-5271
HIV Program Sites:
2 Wheeler St., Savannah, GA 31416
Phone: 912-356-2953
1716 Ellis St., Brunswick, GA 31520
Phone: 912-264-3236
1113 East Oglethorpe Highway, Hinesville, GA 31313
Phone: 912-876-2173
See also: Coastal Health District STDs and Contraception information
National Institutes of Health/
WWW Address: http://www.gachd.org/services-list/hivaids_services_1.php