The HIV/AIDS Case Management Program helps clients: live as independently as possible, maintain and improve dignity and health wherever possible, gain access to resources and services that meet each client’s level of need, and reduce behaviors that place them or the public at increased risk for HIV and secondary infections. Clients drive the level of contact and involvement and are treated with respect and confidentiality. We make every effort to be a resource that addresses clients’ needs from the time they test HIV+ or they enroll in case management. We work to assure that every HIV+ individual who wants or needs services gets support.

Case management can help with accessing:

• Medical support, food stamps and cash support for eligible clients.
• Social security for eligible clients.
• Appropriate medical, mental health, and dental care as needed.
• Applications for low-income housing.
• Assistance for emergency support for housing and utility costs.
• Food and resources for clothing and furniture.
• Information and assistance for transportation.
• Assistance to get medical and dental insurance in place.
• Referrals for mental health issues and counseling as appropriate.
• ADATSA evaluations and treatment facilities for in-patient or outpatient substance use treatment.
• Referrals for free or low-cost legal services for non-criminal issues.
• Education and training in HIV issues and in vocational
  training.
• Spiritual, cultural, and social supports based on needs expressed by the client.
• Help with safety plans related to domestic violence or any other potentially threatening or dangerous situation.
• General support for times when clients simply need to talk to someone.

To access case management or to ask questions, contact one of the District's Case Managers:

          Betti Ridge  (360) 337-5242
          ridgeb@health.co.kitsap.wa.us

          Lauren Fanning  (360) 337-5259
          fannil@health.co.kitsap.wa.us

          Lisa Linden  (360) 337-5264
          lindel@health.co.kitsap.wa.us