HIV/AIDS Resources

Santa Cruz Area

Santa Cruz AIDS Project (SCAP)

The Santa Cruz AIDS Project (SCAP) serves those who are HIV positive living in Santa Cruz County. Their mission is to promote and participate in a comprehensive and compassionate response to HIV and AIDS through education, advocacy, and supportive services. All care services are free, confidential and offered within a non-judgmental environment. Care services include case management, access to medical care, financial assistance, food bank, volunteer support, support groups, and pro bono professional support services.

SCAP is a welcoming place. We celebrate and value each person entering our doors for services regardless of age, race, culture, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, lifestyle, background, religion, ability, or income.

313 Front Street Santa Cruz, California 95060 

Tel: 831-427-3900 Fax: 831-427-0398

Email: merles@scapsite.org Web: www.scapsite.org

 

Drop-In Center

Free confidential HIV-testing, safer sex supplies, and safer injection supplies. Tuesday and Thursday.

Santa Cruz office: 10am-12 noon                                                                                                                                                                                               313 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA Tel: 831-427-3900 X208

Watsonville office: 1:30-2:30                                                                                                                                                                                                     316 Main St., Watsonville, CA Tel: 831-763-1374

 

Santa Cruz County Needle Exchange Program

SCCNEP provides syringe exchange services in a variety of times and locations. They have a variety of specialized programs, such as Women’s Only Exchange, home visits, street outreach and a peer-based, Satellite Syringe Exchange (SSE) Program. At Santa Cruz Center and other drop-in locations.

Tel: 831-457-1161

Web: www.scapsite.org/needle_exchange.html

 

Monterey Area

John XXIII AIDS Ministry

Main office: 1121 Baldwin St, Salinas, CA 93906 Tel: 831-442-3959 Fax: 831-442-3985                                                                                                       Email: j23adminassist@johnxxiii.org  Web: www.johnxxiii.org

HIV Education, Prevention, and Testing Center: 21 E Market St., Salinas, CA  Tel: 831-784-6969  

 

San Francisco/Bay Area

Tenderloin AIDS Resource Center

Tenderloin AIDS Resource Center serves those living with and at the greatest risk of acquiring HIV/AIDS, who have difficulty obtaining services elsewhere, especially due to substance use, mental illness, sexual orientation, gender identity, race and ethnicity, and/or other social barriers. Their social service and nursing case management teams provide residents support to navigate the greater health care system and to provide individualized care. Their Jobs to Work & Community at Work employment training supports local residents and incumbent employees in increasing their skills and recognized certification for employment the health field.

187 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, CA

Tel: 415-431-7476

 

Transpowerment Program

The TransPowerment program is working to reduce HIV infection and transmission among transgender persons and their partners in Santa Clara County. TransPowerment is a program that builds strength within the transgender community by providing culturally appropriate services through workshops, outreach, and case management.
For information and referrals on skills building workshops, case management services, or the TransUnidas support group please contact the Community Health Advocate for the TransPowerment Program, Nori Herras-Tejero.

Tel: 408-556-6605 x219 (Nori Herras-Tejero) Email: nori@chpscc.org

Web: www.chpscc.org/hiv/transpowerment   

 

If you’d like to suggest any additions or corrections to the resource list please contact Shanti Zunes-Wolfe at shanti@coho.org


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