Local Info
Just for Youth
Young and Positive? If you’re between the ages of about 14 and 24, you’re considered a “youth” and there are programs and services in San Diego just for you. Here are two good places to start:
The Hillcrest Youth Center
The HYC is a drop-in center serving all of San Diego County for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning youth between the ages of 14 and 24. You can go to the Youth Center just to hang out, but also to find information, attend groups, meet people your age, and maybe learn something. Check out their website and give them a call!
The Hillcrest Youth Center
619-497-2920, ext. 113
http://www.youthcentersd.com
UCSD Youth HIV Program
The UCSD Youth HIV Program runs the Connect to Protect program, and their staff know how to help you find what you need. Call their Outreach Coordinator at (619) 471-9168
Peer counseling
Peer counseling means you get to meet with a peer- someone who is living with HIV/AIDS- to figure things out. Peer counselors are knowledgeable about services, but they’ve also been through what you’re going through. Some people feel more comfortable talking with a peer counselor to start with.
Being Alive
Being Alive San Diego offers peer advocacy services. This is a great way to start learning about local resources because a peer advocate is someone who’s been through what you’re going through.
Being Alive
4070 Centre Street
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 291-1400
http://www.beingalive.org/services/peeradvocacy.shtml
Community Connection Resource Center
The Community Connection Resource Center provides peer advocacy for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Community Connection Resource Center
3960 Park Blvd, Suite H
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 260-6348
Neighborhood House Association’s HIV/AIDS Services
Neighborhood House Association’s HIV/AIDS services provides culturally competent case management, peer support and advocacy for people of color with a special emphasis on African Americans and Latinos.
Neighborhood House Association’s HIV/AIDS Services
286 Euclid Ave, Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92114
Phone: (619) 266-9400
http://www.neighborhoodhouse.org
Counseling services
There are many counseling programs that are free or reduced-cost for people living with HIV/AIDS. The Guidebook lists many more. Here are a few places to start.
The Center’s Health Services
The Center offers individual, couples, group, and family counseling for people living with HIV/AIDS in an LGBT friendly setting. Call the on-duty counselor anytime for information and referrals or to make an appointment.
The Center’s Health Services
2313 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92104
Phone: 619) 260-6380
http://www.thecentersd.org/counseling.asp
County Mental Health
The County of San Diego has free mental health counseling for those who qualify. Call to find out more.
County Mental Health
3851 Rosecrans St.
San Diego, CA 92110
Phone (619) 692-8750
UCSD’s Early Intervention Program (EIP)
Provides counseling, risk reduction information, health education, disclosure assistance, case management, primary care and other referrals for people who are newly diagnosed with HIV. An excellent place to start.
UCSD EIP
150 W. Washington St, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 543-8080
Case Management Services
Case managers help you to find services and resources and connect you with others. There are many case management programs around San Diego.
North Park Family Health Centers, Coordinated Services Center
The Coordinated Services Center provides a full range of services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Call the number below to find out more.
Coordinated Services Center
3524 30th St San Diego, CA 92104
Phone: (619) 515-2446
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego has several programs for people living with HIV, including one for people who are newly diagnosed and have substance use issues. They offer case management and counseling to people who are enrolled in, or want to be enrolled in, alcohol and other drug treatment and recovery programs.
Jewish Family Service HIV Early Intervention Program
2700 Adams Ave, Suite 101
San Diego, CA 92116
Phone: (619) 325-0522
http://www.jfssd.org
Neighborhood House Association’s HIV/AIDS Services
Neighborhood House Association’s HIV/AIDS services provides culturally competent case management, peer support and advocacy for people of color with a special emphasis on African Americans and Latinos.
Neighborhood House Association’s HIV/AIDS Services
286 Euclid Ave, Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92114
Phone: (619) 266-9400
http://www.neighborhoodhouse.org
AIDS Case Management
The County runs an excellent program. AIDS Case Management is available for persons living with HIV/AIDS who need assistance accessing medical and supportive services. Case Managers develop individual service plans with clients to help them reach their goals for self-sufficiency and improved health status. The Intensive Case Management (ICM) program is a component of AIDS Case Management that was developed to assist people with HIV/AIDS who are also struggling with substance abuse and addiction disease.
San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency
HIV, STD and Hepatitis Branch
3043 4th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-4725
Disclosure Assistance Services
Disclosure assistance means help with telling others about your HIV status. You may want support in telling partners, families, or others, and with deciding who to tell, how, when, etc.
San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency
San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency runs a disclosure assistance program. This is a free, voluntary and confidential service that can help HIV+ individuals to inform partners of their status. Spanish and English.
San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency.
3028 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 293-4755
Positive Action, San Diego
The Center also offers a disclosure assistance program. This is a free, voluntary and confidential service that can help you to tell people who you’ve had unprotected sex with that they might have been exposed to HIV. There are several ways to do that- the ex-partner doesn’t have to find out who you are unless you want to tell them yourself. Contact the Positive Action Coordinator to find out more or to make an appointment.
The Center’s Positive Action Program
Positive Action Coordinator
The San Diego LGBT Community Center
3909 Centre St.
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 692-2077 ext. 133
Email: jgunsaullus@thecentersd.org
STD Testing
Let’s face it folks: if you’ve been exposed to HIV, you may have been exposed to other types of STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) also. It’s a good idea to find out, and it’s free!
The Gay Men's Health Clinic
Open every Tuesday from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, The Gay Men's Health Clinic is a service of Family Health Services of San Diego, providing quality, affordable health care to gay men and transgendered individuals.
Gay Men’s Health Clinic
North Park Family Health Center
3544 30th Street,
San Diego 92104
Phone: (619) 515-2424
County Health Services Complex
Provides a range of STD services, including treatment, free HIV testing clinics, Hepatitis B and C and Syphilis tests, Hepatitis vaccinations and more.
County Health Services Complex
3851 Rosecrans St.
San Diego, CA 92110
Phone: (619) 692-8550
Public Health Services - Fifth Avenue
Provides free STD screening. Free HIV testing, Hepatitis B and C and Syphilis tests, Hepatitis vaccinations.
Public Health Services 5th Ave Clinic
3028 Fifth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 296-2120
Primary Care
(Doctors and Clinics specializing in HIV/AIDS)
Ciaccio Memorial Clinic
The Ciaccio Clinic provides primary health care at no or low cost to eligible individuals living with HIVAIDS. Also provides a range of other services.
Ciaccio Memorial Clinic
North Park Family Health Center
3544 30th St
San Diego, CA 92104
Phone: (619) 515-2587
Comprehensive Health Center
Comprehensive Health Center provides primary care for people living with HIV/AIDS, and also has other services such as counseling, prevention, educational groups, and more.
Comprehensive Health Center
1855 First Ave Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 235-4211
San Diego VA Medical Center SPID
The San Diego VA Medical Center has a Special Infection Disease Program (SPID) which provides primary care and other services for people who have served in the armed forces and are living with HIV/AIDS.
San Diego VA Medical Center SPID
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
Phone: (858) 642-3180
San Ysidro Health Center
The San Ysidro Health Center provides a full range of primary care and support services for people living with HIV/AIDS in South Bay and the Border region. Spanish and English.
San Ysidro Health Center
4004 Beyer Blvd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
Phone: (619) 428-4463
http://www.syhc.org
UCSD Owen Clinic
UCSD’s Owen Clinic provides Primary Health Care for people living with HIV/AIDS. Services are provided free of charge to eligible individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. Also provides counseling, therapy and more. English and Spanish.
Owen Clinic, UCSD
4168 Front St.
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 543-3995
http://www.health.ucsd.edu/owen
Drug and Alcohol treatment info
If you’ve had problems associated with drugs and/or alcohol, if you feel that drugs or alcohol have harmed you or those you love, or if you’re tempted to use drugs or alcohol to help to deal with the pain and stress of living with HIV/AIDS, get help!!! Call the numbers below, or see the Guidebook for many more options. If you have an active addiction and you just found out that you have HIV, get help dealing with the addiction first. This will help you to be better able to manage your HIV care.
Community Connection Resource Center
Outpatient and residential programs. Many treatment options including acupuncture, educational and support groups, and individual counseling.
4080 Centre St.
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone (619) 291-7900
Stepping Stone of San Diego, Positive Support Services
Individual and groups counseling, case management, and other services for people who are living with HIV/AIDS and dealing with substance use issues. GLBT-friendly environment.
4476 30th St, San Diego, CA 92116
Phone (619) 521-1356
www.steppingstonesd.org
Live and Let Live Alano Club (Gay-focused 12-step meetings)
Phone (619) 298-8008
www.lllac.org
Narcotics Anonymous
Phone (619) 584-1007
SMART Recovery (An alternative to 12-step meetings)
Phone (858) 455-0042
www.smartrecovery.org
Resources for Women, Children, and Families
Christie’s Place
Christie’s place provides a range of services for women, children and families with a focus on the heterosexual (straight) community. These include counseling/therapy, educational and support groups, and providing information and referrals.
Christies’ Place
2440 Third Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702-4186
http://www.christiesplace.org
UCSD Mother, Child and Adolescent HIV Program
UCSD’s Mother, Child and Adolescent HIV Program provides a range of services for women, children, and youth. They provide individual and group therapy, counseling, case management, support and educational groups, peer advocacy and more.
UCSD Mother, Child and Adolescent HIV Program
150 W. Washington St.
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 543-8080
http://www.avrctrials.org/
Social Support
San Diego Pozabilities is a social group for HIV+ men who organize fun activities that are drug and alcohol free.
http://www.sandiegopozabilities.org
Community Planning and Advocacy
To get involved with planning and improving the services available to people living with HIV/AIDS in San Diego, you may want to attend a meeting of one of the following:
The Community Advisory Board (CAB) of the UCSD AIDS Clinical Trials Group. Meets the first Monday of every month at the UCSD Antiviral Research Center (AVRC) at 150 W. Washington St. Call for more information: (619) 543-8080
HIV Consumer Committee
The HIV Consumer Committeegives consumers an active role in shaping the services provided by Ryan White CARE Act funding. Regional and countywide meetings are held monthly. See the calendar at www.hivconsumercouncil.org or call (619) 296-3400
The Positive Action Steering Committee
The steering committee guides the Positive Action program, which brought you this website. The committee is made up on HIV+ men. Meets weekly: every Thursday at The Center. For more information call (619) 692-2077 x.133
The San Diego HIV Prevention Community Planning Board
The Prevention Board makes recommendations for prevention priorities. Meets throughout the year. For more information call (619) 296-3400 x.149
To find other resources ...
Use the HIV Consumer Guidebook published by Being Alive (usually referred to as “Being Alive Guidebook”). This is the most comprehensive collection of local HIV-related resources out there. Available at most local agencies, including The Center. Or call InfoLine at 1-877-SVC-4HIV (1-877-782-4448)
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