Services
Ryan White Mental Health Program
Program Overview
The Ryan White Part A/MAI Mental Health Program at H.C.C. strives to provide a sensitive high quality mental health treatment services to individuals affected directly or indirectly by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. The Program focused on the underserved and vulnerable to reduce and stabilize psychiatric symptoms, in order to enhance recipient participation in their medical treatment
Funding by the Federal Governments since 1991 and funds are under the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), HIV/AIDS Bureau, (HAB) administers the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP). United Way manages the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Part A grant on behalf of Nassau and Suffolk Counties. In this capacity, United Way has granted more than $32 million in Ryan White Part A funding in the past years to community-based organizations to care for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Location
Nassau & Suffolk County
Program Coordinator
Carmen M. Feliciano, M.S
(516) 538-2613 Ext. 278
cfeliciano@hispaniccounseling.org
Qualifications
- If you are experiencing issues related to AIDS or if you have been diagnosed with HIV.
- If you do not have health insurance coverage, low or no income, and are a resident of Nassau/Suffolk County
- If you are in need of services to improve your mental health
- No legal or migratory status required Client who receive mental health services are satisfy with their treatment and attend individual, group & family sessions as needed.
The Reason
The Ryan White is a much needed program in the community. Constant ongoing efforts/outreach is made in order to educate, inform and provide material to the community on the importance of prevention and services offered for those who have a positive diagnosed and those who want to learn about prevention services like PREP.
The Solution
Individuals seeking mental health services due to a positive diagnosis will benefit from the services received and acquire the necessary coping skills and strategies to face everyday life issues & challengers.
The Implementation
Clients who join the Ryan White program are greeted and treated with dignity and respect. We offer a safe and friendly environment free of biases and a place where they can be themselves.
Testimonial
“The Ryan White program has made a great impact on my life because in it I have been able to improve my quality of life because I have received the support that I could not receive elsewhere. And for that I thank you. I have received therapy benefits, they have provided me with a therapist who I am currently seeing in person for individual and group sessions. Also through the Ryan White program I have been able to receive medical help that provides me with the medications I need and my follow-up appointments. For me, this program means great support for me and for the Hispanic community who are going through a very difficult situation for not having legal status in this country and having a very complex medical condition. This affected population is a very vulnerable community that needs a lot of support in all areas of our lives. Thank you.”
Get Started with HCC
Contact us to learn more about the program, or view our program flyer.