The Santa Cruz AIDS Project works to provide services which help HIV positive clients, as well as to enact harm-prevention and educational programs for various communities and age groups in Santa Cruz county.

Client programs include:

• Housing assistance

• Benefits advocacy program

• Massage Therapy program

• Food box delivery

• Mental health services

• Legal referrals

Support Groups include:

• The Men's Social Support Group

• Apoyo y Amistad (Spanish)

• Convivo (Spanish)

Educational Services Include:

• Community Health Outreach

• People of Color Outreach Program- education focused on African American and Latino/a communities

• Needle Exchanges

• HIV Resource and Drop-In Center-offers HIV testing and services, specifically targeted at youth and the homeless.

• Tribe- Provides a safe meeting space for gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer and questioning men of all ages

• Speaker's Bureau Program- sends volunteer speakers to give presentations to community groups

• Project First Hand

Individuals interested in becoming clients should call the project and set up an appointment with a client services case manager. Meetings last about an hour, and you will need bring proof of residence and medical documentation of your HIV-positive status.

Community groups and educators interested inHIV education should call the SCAP and ask for the Community Education Coordinator (427-3900 ext. 208).

The Santa Cruz AIDS Project was previously located at 113 Cooper Street. The Santa Cruz AIDS Project also operated the Drop-In Center which was located on Front Street.

Related Links

• Wikipedia Article on AIDS
• Protecting Yourself (and Others) from HIV Transmission
• Information/instructions about cleaning needles and works
• Community Organizations, Support Groups
• GLBT Community
• Downtown

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