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HIV/AIDS Resources in the Texas Border Area
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AIDS Project El Paso (APEP)
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Address:
PO Box 13242-0242
El Paso, TX 79912-0242
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| Phone: 915-479-9912 |
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Web:
www.apeponline.org
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| Hours: 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday |
| Eligibility: Case manager must contact organization; Fees: None. |
| Note: APEP is the only HIV/AIDS-specific community-based not for profit organization assisting persons in the West Texas (Region 10) area. APEP offers assistance to any person in the region who is faced with emergency expenses due to HIV/AIDS-related needs. APEP helps with medications, medical supplies, utilities, and funeral expenses. Services available in Spanish. |
Contacts:
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Antonio Muñoz
Chair of Board
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| Phone: 915-479-9912 |
| Fax: 915-759-0331 |
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Email:
amunoz48@elp.rr.com
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 10 |
| Counties served: |
El Paso, Culberson, Presidio, Jeff Davis, Brewster, Hudspeth |
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Prevention/Other |
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Aliviane NO-AD
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Address:
7722 North Loop Drive
El Paso, TX 79915
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| Phone: 915-782-4042 |
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Web:
www.aliviane.org
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| Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday |
| Eligibility: HIV+ status and co-occurring substance users/abusers and partners. Free to qualifying individuals. |
| Note: Anonymous and confidential HIV testing, prevention counseling, HIV prevention education, STD prevention education, street outreach, HIV early intervention, case management for HIV/AIDS, and substance abuse intervention. Services available in Spanish. |
Contacts:
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Emma Muñoz
HIV/AIDS Coordinator
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| Phone: 915-782-4042 |
| Fax: 915-856-2272 |
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Email:
emunoz@aliviane.org
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 10 |
| Counties served: |
El Paso |
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Services offered:
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HIV Counseling and Testing, Treatment, Prevention/Other |
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Always Caring Health Care Services
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Address:
2800 North Stanton Street
El Paso, TX 79902
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| Phone: 915-545-4663 |
| Hours: 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday |
| Eligibility: Patients must be referred by a case manager/physician. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Ryan White Program funds, and private insurance, co-pay. |
| Note: Provides services to persons affected by HIV/AIDS in their home including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides, and homemakers. Services available in Spanish. |
Contacts:
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Nelda Williams, RN
Director of Nursing
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| Phone: 915-545-4663 |
| Fax: 915-545-4697 |
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Email:
Email: achcs@aol.com
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 10 |
| Counties served: |
El Paso |
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Services offered:
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Treatment, Prevention/Other |
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Centro de Salud Familiar La Fé, Inc.
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| La Fé CARE Center |
Address:
1505 Mescalero Drive
El Paso, TX 79925
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Web:
www.aidseducation.org/LaFe_aetc.html
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| Hours: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; open Tuesday until 7:30 p.m.; 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Saturday |
| Eligibility: Proof of positive HIV status, proof of income, and proof of residency. No fee. |
| Note: La Fé CARE Center services people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS by providing transportation, food pantry, walk-in closet, case management, medication payment assistance, utility bill payment assistance, technical assistance, HIV testing, medical services, dental, on-call services for primary care consultation after 5 p.m. and on weekends, and accepts referrals from community HIV care providers. As an AIDS Education and Training Center Local Performance Site, La Fé offers comprehensive training for clinical professionals. Services available in Spanish. |
Contacts:
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Jorge Salazar
Local Performance Site Administrator
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| Phone: 915-772-3366, ext. 7147 |
| Fax: 915-772-3494 |
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Email:
jorge.salazar@lafe-ep.org
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Gloria Hinojos
Local Performance Site Coordinator
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| Phone: 915-772-3366 |
| Fax: 915-772-3494 |
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Email:
gloria.hinojos@lafe-ep.org
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 10 |
| Counties served: |
El Paso, Culberson, Presidio, Jeff Davis, Brewster, Hudspeth |
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Training, Education, Clinical Consultation, HIV Counseling and Testing, Treatment, Prevention/Other |
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Centro de Vida y Salud - Health Systems Inc.
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Address:
308 Cesar Chavez Ave.
Crystal City, TX 78839
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| Phone: 830-374-2301 |
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Web:
www.tachc.org/About/Membership/Member_Directory/VSHS.asp
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| Hours: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday |
| Eligibility: Serves general public. No fee. |
| Note: Confidential HIV testing, STD prevention education, outreach, TB testing, case management, pharmacy/medication program, women's health services, ambulatory health care, dental care, immunizations, nutrition services, and referrals. Services available in Spanish. |
Contacts:
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Adrian Zamora
HIV/AIDS Program Director
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| Phone: 830-374-2301 |
| Fax: 830-374-3364 |
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Email:
adrianz@vidaysalud.org
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 8 |
| Counties served: |
Maverick, Uvalde, Val Verde, Frio, La Salle, Dimmit, Zavala, Medina |
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Services offered:
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HIV Counseling and Testing, Prevention/Other |
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Community Health Development, Inc.
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Address:
200 South Evans Street
Uvalde, TX 78801
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| Phone: 830-278-7105 |
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Web:
www.chdi4health.org
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| Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Monday and Wednesday |
| Eligibility: Serves general public; sliding fee scale |
| Note: Pre- and post-counseling, HIV/AIDS screening. Services available in Spanish. |
Contacts:
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Kathy Grelle
Family Planning Coordinator
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| Phone: 830-278-7105 |
| Fax: 830-278-2964 |
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Email:
kgrelle.chdi@tachc.org
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 8 |
| Counties served: |
Rio, Edward, Kinney, Zavala, Uvalde |
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Services offered:
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HIV Counseling and Testing, Prevention/Other |
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El Milagro Clinic
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Address:
901 East Vermont Avenue
McAllen, TX 78503
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| Phone: 956-664-9416 |
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Web:
www.elmilagroclinic.org
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| Hours: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday |
| Eligibility: Serves general public. |
| Note: Primary care clinic, STD clinical services, screening and referral HIV/AIDS services, on-site nurse, on-site physician, hepatitis testing, hepatitis treatment, hepatitis education/counseling, hepatitis A vaccine for children and adults, hepatitis B vaccine for children and adults, pharmacy/medication program, prescription assistance, immunizations, financial education/entitlement assistance, patients screened and referred to agencies, and brochures. Services available in Spanish. |
Contacts:
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Grace Lawson
Executive Director
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| Phone: 956-664-9416 |
| Fax: 956-664-9243 |
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Email:
grace2801@aol.com
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 11 |
| Counties served: |
Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy, Starr |
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Treatment, Prevention/Other |
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El Paso City-County Health and Environmental District
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| Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinic |
Address:
5115 El Paso Drive, Suite B-1
El Paso, TX 79905
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| Phone: 915-771-1200 |
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Web:
www.ci.el-paso.tx.us/health/
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| Hours: 7:30-11:00 a.m.; 1:00-4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; closed Friday through Sunday |
| Eligibility: El Paso City and County residents; $8 for HIV test. |
| Note: STD Program including examination, testing, treatment, and counseling. The HIV Program includes testing, counseling, referrals, and partner elicitation/partner notification (PC/PE). Family planning services include examination, labs, and contraception medication. Services available in Spanish. |
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 10 |
| Counties served: |
El Paso |
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Services offered:
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HIV Counseling and Testing, Prevention/Other |
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Family Service of El Paso, Inc.
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Address:
6040 Surety Drive
El Paso, TX 79905
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| Phone: 915-781-9900 |
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Web:
www.family-service-of-el-paso.org
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Email:
famserep@sbcglobal.net
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| Hours: 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday by appointment |
| Eligibility: El Paso County and surrounding area residents. Sliding fee scale, provides services regardless of ability to pay, Medicaid and CHIP (for children) and Ryan White provider. |
| Note: Serves individuals infected and affected by HIV/AIDS that are referred
by local service providers. The agency has five years' experience providing
psychotherapy to HIV+ clients. Services available in Spanish. |
Contacts:
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Richard Salcido
Executive Director
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| Phone: 915-781-9900 |
| Fax: 915-781-9930 |
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Email:
famserep@sbcglobal.net
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 10 |
| Counties served: |
El Paso, Culberson, Presidio, Hudspeth |
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Services offered:
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Treatment, Prevention/Other |
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Hidalgo County Health Department
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Address:
1304 South 25th Street
Edinburg, TX 78539
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| Phone: 956-383-6221 |
| Phone: 956-682-6155 for assistance in Spanish |
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Web:
www.hchd.org
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| Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday |
| Eligibility: Serves general public. Sliding fee scale. |
| Note: STD clinical services, HIV/AIDS screening and referral services, TB testing, TB treatment, pregnancy testing, family planning. |
Contacts:
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Lydia Serna, RN
Director of Nurses
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| Phone: 956-383-6221 |
| Fax: 956-383-8864 |
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Email:
lydia.serna@hchd.org
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 11 |
| Counties served: |
Hidalgo |
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Services offered:
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HIV Counseling and Testing, Prevention/Other |
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International AIDS Empowerment
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Address:
800 Montana
El Paso, TX 79902
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| Phone: 915-590-2118 |
| Phone: Toll free (U.S.) 888-767-8474 |
| Fax: 915-590-2127 |
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Web:
www.internationalaids.org/resources/index.asp
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| Hours: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday |
| Note: Emotional and practical support, treatment advocacy, prevention, counseling, and testing; treatment education, peer education; Compassionate Relief International (a program that recycles medical supplies in developing countries, principally in Mexico along the U.S. Border). Services available in Spanish. |
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 10 |
| Counties served: |
El Paso, Culberson, Presidio, Jeff Davis, Brewster, Hudspeth |
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Services offered:
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HIV Counseling and Testing, Prevention/Other |
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Laredo Health Department - HIV/AIDS Program
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Address:
2600 Cedar Avenue
Laredo, TX 78044
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| Phone: 956-795-4905 |
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Web:
www.ci.laredo.tx.us/HIV-STD%20Program.htm
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| Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Tuesday |
| Eligibility: Population at risk or people living with HIV/AIDS; Free service. |
| Note: Anonymous HIV testing (free), confidential HIV testing (free), individual ongoing counseling (not prevention counseling), health education/risk reduction, HIV prevention education, STD prevention education, street outreach, peer education, HIV early intervention, case management for HIV/AIDS, STD clinical services, outpatient services, hepatitis testing, hepatitis education/counseling, hepatitis A vaccine for children ($3), hepatitis B vaccine for children ($3), TB testing, TB treatment, pregnancy testing, on-site laboratory diagnostics (limited), pharmacy/medication program, immunizations, support groups, hotline/telephone counseling, peer counseling, food pantry, nutrition services, transportation, volunteer services, buddy program, HOPWA, home visits/home health care, emergency financial assistance, family planning, videos. Services available in Spanish. |
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 11; other surrounding South Texas counties and also lending preventative healthcare support to our sister city of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. The HIV Program is part of the HIV/AIDS Binational Coalition to strengthen our HIV efforts between Texas and Mexico. |
| Counties served: |
Webb, Duval, Zapata, Jim Hogg |
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Services offered:
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HIV Counseling and Testing, Treatment, Prevention/Other |
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Mission Family Health Center
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Address:
611 North Bryan Road
Mission, TX 78572
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| Phone: 956-580-3303 |
| Hours: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday |
| Eligibility: Serves general public. |
| Note: Health education/risk reduction, primary care clinic, STD clinical services, clinical treatment for HIV/AIDS, on-site nurse, on-site physician, hepatitis testing, hepatitis treatment, hepatitis education/counseling, hepatitis A vaccine for adults and children (sliding scale), hepatitis B vaccine for adults and children (sliding scale), pharmacy/medication program, prescription assistance, immunizations, financial education/entitlement assistance, patients screened and referred to agencies, brochures. Services available in Spanish. |
Contacts:
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Norma Ortiz
Director of Clinical Operations
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| Phone: 956-580-3303 |
| Fax: 956-580-1505 |
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Email:
ncov@hiline.net
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 11 |
| Counties served: |
Hidalgo |
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Services offered:
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Prevention/Other |
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Nuestra Clinica del Valle
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Address:
801 West 1st Street
PO 1689
San Juan, TX 78589
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| Phone: 956-787-0787 (8915) |
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Web:
www.tachc.org/About/Membership/Member_Directory/NCV.asp
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| Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. |
| Eligibility: Serves general public. Sliding fee scale. |
| Note: Other sites in Mission, McAllen, Mercedes, Edwards, Donna, Alton, and San Juan. Anonymous HIV testing, confidential HIV testing, prevention counseling, health education/risk reduction, HIV prevention education, STD prevention education, STD clinical services, on-site nurse, hepatitis testing, hepatitis education/counseling, hepatitis A vaccine for children, hepatitis B vaccine for children, TB testing, TB treatment, pregnancy testing, immunizations, family planning, prenatal services, case management for high-risk infants and pregnant women, well child services. Services available in Spanish. |
Contacts:
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Norma Ortiz
Director of Clinical Operations
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| Phone: 956-787-8915 |
| Fax: 956-787-2021 |
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Email:
hchcc@hiline.net
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 11 |
| Counties served: |
Hidalgo |
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Services offered:
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Treatment, Prevention/Other |
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Pecos County Community Health Center and Local Health Department
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Address:
387 West Interstate Hwy 10, Suite 1
Ft. Stockton, TX 79735
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| Phone: 432-336-8365 |
| Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon Friday |
| Eligibility: Serves general public; $10 STD |
| Note: HIV/AIDS confidential and anonymous screening, pre- and post-counseling, TB screening and treatment, family planning, prenatal care, STD treatment, medication assistance program, prophylaxis, DOT physicals, lab and radiology through hospital lab. |
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 9 |
| Counties served: |
Pecos |
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Services offered:
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HIV Counseling and Testing , Prevention/Other |
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Physicians/Private Doctors
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Address:
10400 Vista del Sol, Suite 110
El Paso, TX 79925
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| Phone: 915-598-1600 |
| Fax: 915-351-6040 |
| Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (established patients are offered 24-hour on-call service for emergencies) |
| Eligibility: Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and patient fees. |
| Note: Private practice. All practitioners are certified in infectious diseases and accept patients with HIV/AIDS. Opportunities for clinical trials. Services available in Spanish. |
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 10 |
| Counties served: |
El Paso, Culberson |
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Services offered:
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Treatment, Prevention/Other |
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Planned Parenthood Association of Hidalgo County
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Address:
916 East Hackberry Avenue
McAllen, TX 78501
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| Phone: 956-686-0585 |
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Web:
www.plannedparenthood.org/ppahc
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| Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Tuesday |
| Eligibility: Sliding scale. |
| Note: Serves general public. Anonymous HIV testing, confidential HIV testing, prevention counseling, health education/risk reduction, HIV prevention education, STD prevention education, street outreach, peer education, STD clinical services, on-site nurse, pregnancy testing, on-site laboratory diagnostics (limited), pharmacy/ medication program, family planning. Services available in Spanish. |
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 11 |
| Counties served: |
Hidalgo, Starr |
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Services offered:
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HIV Counseling and Testing , Treatment, Prevention/Other |
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Planned Parenthood of Cameron and Willacy Counties
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Address:
370 Old Port Isabel Road
Brownsville, TX 78521
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| Phone: 956-546-4574 |
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Web:
www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/centerDetails.asp?f=2558
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Email:
terri.levianos@ppcwc.net
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| Hours: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday; 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday |
| Eligibility: Private pay, Medicate, Medicare and private insurance |
| Note: Serves general public. Confidential HIV testing, prevention counseling, health education/risk reduction, HIV prevention education, STD prevention education, STD clinical services, pregnancy testing, nutrition services, family planning, well women exam, diabetes testing, and male services. Services available in Spanish. |
Contacts:
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| Brownsville Clinic |
Address:
370 Old Port Isabel Road
Brownsville, TX 78520
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| Phone: 956-546-4574 |
| Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday |
| Eligibility: Sliding fee scale |
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Web:
www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/centerDetails.asp?f=3342&a=91600&v=details
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| Southmost Clinic |
Address:
4671 Southmost Road
Brownsville, TX 78520
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Web:
www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/centerDetails.asp?f=2560&a=91600&v=details
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| Harlingen Clinic |
Address:
712 North Sunshine Strip
Harlingen, TX 78550
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Web:
www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/centerDetails.asp?f=2561&a=91600&v=details
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| Hours: Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday |
| Eligibility: Sliding fee scale |
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| Raymondville Clinic |
Address:
112 South 1st Street
Raymondville, TX 78580
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Web:
www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/centerDetails.asp?f=2558&a=91600&v=details
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| Hours: Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday |
| Eligibility: Sliding fee scale |
| Note: Serves general public. Confidential HIV testing, rapid testing, prevention counseling, health education/risk reduction, HIV prevention education, STD prevention education, STD clinical services, pregnancy testing, nutrition services, family planning, well-women exam, diabetes testing, and male services. Services available in Spanish. |
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Terri Levianos
Director of Community Affairs
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| Phone: 956-546-4574 |
| Fax: 956-425-3340 |
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 11 |
| Counties served: |
Cameron, Willacy |
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Services offered:
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HIV Counseling and Testing, Prevention/Other |
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San Angelo AIDS Foundation
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Address:
334 West Concho Avenue
San Angelo, TX 76903
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| Phone: 888-766-7816 (toll free) |
| Fax: 325-658-3703 |
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Web:
www.saaf.net
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| Hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday |
| Eligibility: Serves general public. Sliding fee scale. |
| Note: Anonymous and confidential HIV testing, prevention counseling, individual ongoing counseling (not prevention counseling), health education/risk reduction, HIV prevention education, STD prevention education, street outreach, peer education, HIV early intervention, case management for HIV/AIDS, primary care clinic, STD clinical services, clinical treatment for HIV/AIDS, outpatient services, on-site nurse, on-site physician, hepatitis education/counseling, hepatitis A vaccine for adults and children, hepatitis B vaccine for adults, TB testing, TB treatment, on-site comprehensive lab diagnostics, pharmacy/medication program, prescription assistance, dental care, immunizations, substance abuse intervention, support groups, hotline/telephone counseling, peer counseling, food pantry, nutrition services, massage, transportation, volunteer services, buddy program, HOPWA, home visits/home health care, residential care, financial education/entitlement assistance, emergency financial assistance, clothing assistance, family planning, brochures, videos, posters. Services available in Spanish. |
Contacts:
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Rita Castro
CEO
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| Phone: 888-766-7816 (toll free) |
| Fax: 325-658-3703 |
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Email:
saaf@saaf.net
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 9 |
| Counties served: |
Tom Green, Crockett, Sutton |
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Services offered:
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HIV Counseling and Testing, Treatment, Prevention/Other |
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South Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
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Address:
2359 E. Saunders
Laredo, TX 78041
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| Phone: 956-791-8131 |
| Fax: 956-725-0236 |
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Web:
www.stcada.org
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| Hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday |
| Eligibility: HIV+ status and co-occurring substance users/abusers. Free to qualifying individuals. |
| Note: Anonymous and confidential HIV testing, support group for HIV-positive patients, providing effective, compassionate, and culturally sensitive substance abuse services that offer new opportunities and hope to the communities of South Texas. Locations in Laredo, Hebbronville, Zapata, and Rio Grande City. Services available in Spanish. |
Contacts:
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Carlos Rodriguez
Director, HIV Programs
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| Phone: 956-791-8131 |
| Fax: 956-725-0236 |
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Email:
cvrodriguez@stcada.org
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 11 |
| Counties served: |
Webb, Cameron, Willacy, Hidalgo |
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Services offered:
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HIV Counseling and Testing, Prevention/Other |
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South Texas Development Council
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Address:
10002 Dicky Lane
Laredo, TX 78043
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| Phone: 956-722-3995 |
| Fax: 956-722-2670 |
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Web:
www.stdc.cog.tx.us/page14.html
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| Hours: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday |
| Eligibility: No fees |
| Note: The STDC South Texas HIVAA Services Program serves in providing a means to plan, coordinate, and implement regional strategies that will improve the health; quality of living; access to high quality standards of services and care, in order to provide a comprehensive and coordinated continuum of services and opportunities for people and families living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. |
Contacts:
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Maribel Rodriguez
Program Coordinator
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| Phone: 956-722-3995 |
| Fax: 956-722-2670 |
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Regions 8 & 11 |
| Counties served: |
Brooks, Duval, Kenedy, Nueces, Refugio, Jim Hogg, Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy, Webb, Starr, Zapata |
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Services offered:
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Training and Technical Assistance |
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Texas/Oklahoma AETC
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| Parkland Health & Hospital System |
Address:
1936 Amelia Court
Dallas, TX 75235
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| Phone: 214-590-2181 |
| Fax: 214-590-2184 |
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Web:
www.aidseducation.org
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| Note: The mission of the TX/OK AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC) is to improve the care of people in the region living with HIV/AIDS by supporting clinical consultation, education and training, especially for clinicians serving minorities and other disproportionately affected populations. Local performance sites in the border region include Valley AIDS Council in Harlingen and La Fé CARE Center, El Paso. |
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| Counties served: |
Regional, including Texas and Oklahoma statewide |
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Services offered:
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Training, Education, Clinical Consultation |
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Texas Department of Health - Carrizo Springs
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Address:
Mailing: Post Office Box 317
Physical: 908 South 5th Street
Carrizo Springs, TX 78834
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| Phone: 830-876-5234 |
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Web:
www.dshs.state.tx.us
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| Hours: 8:00 a.m.-noon and 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday |
| Eligibility: Serves general public. Sliding fee scale. |
| Note: Anonymous HIV testing ($0-$30), confidential HIV testing ($0-$30), prevention counseling, health education/risk reduction, HIV prevention education, STD prevention education, on-site nurse, TB testing for case finding and contact, TB treatment, immunizations, communicable disease surveillance/investigation, community/school education programs per request; new teen mom home visits. A referral for Centro de Vida y Salud is given for monolingual Spanish speakers. |
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 8 |
| Counties served: |
Dimmit, Zavala |
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Services offered:
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HIV Counseling and Testing, Prevention/Other |
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Texas Department of Health - Del Rio
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Address:
1401 Las Vacas Street
Del Rio, TX 78840
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| Phone: 830-768-2800 |
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Web:
www.dshs.state.tx.us
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| Hours: 8:00 a.m.-noon and 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday |
| Eligibility: Serves general public. Sliding fee scale. |
| Note: Anonymous and confidential HIV testing, prevention counseling, health education/risk reduction, HIV prevention education, STD prevention and treatment, on-site nurse, TB testing and treatment, home visits, public health promotion, communicable disease surveillance, children with special health care needs, vision and hearing. Services available in Spanish. |
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 8 |
| Counties served: |
Val Verde |
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Services offered:
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HIV Counseling and Testing, Prevention/Other |
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Texas Department of Health - Maverick County
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Address:
1593 Veterans Boulevard
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
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| Phone: 830-773-2716, ext. 15 |
| Hours: 8:00 a.m.-noon and 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday |
| Eligibility: Serves general public. Sliding fee scale. |
| Note: Confidential and anonymous HIV screening, HIV counseling, and partner elicitation counseling. Referral to United Medical Centers for additional services. Services available in Spanish. |
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 8 |
| Counties served: |
Maverick |
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Services offered:
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HIV Counseling and Testing, Prevention/Other |
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Texas Department of State Health
Services (DSHS)
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| Mental Health/Substance Abuse Border
Division, HIV Program Implementation |
Address:
909 West 45th Street
Austin, TX 78751
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| Phone: 512 458-7111 ext. 3481 |
| Phone: 1-800-693-6699 |
| Fax: 512-458 7262 |
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Web:
www.dshs.state.tx.us/borderhealth/
default.shtm
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| Hours: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday by
appointment |
| Note: The program's goals are to develop
and implement a comprehensive
behavioral health model that promotes and
embraces culturally competent prevention,
intervention, and treatment for youth
and adults in rural border areas (including
Colonias) of the state. |
Contacts:
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Susan M. Gallego, MSSW, LCSW
Border Programs Coordinator, HIV Programs Coordinator
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| Phone: 512-458 7675 |
| Fax: |
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Email:
Susan.Gallegos@dshs.state.tx.us
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Regions 8, 10, & 11 |
| Counties served: |
El Paso, Culberson, Presidio, Jeff Davis, Brewster, Hudspeth |
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Services offered:
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Training, Education, Prevention |
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Texas Department of State Health
Services (DSHS)
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| Office of Border Health (OBH) |
Address:
P.O. Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347
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| Phone: 512-458-7675 |
| Phone: 1-800-693-6699 |
| Fax: 512-458 7262 |
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Web:
www.dshs.state.tx.us/borderhealth/
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| Hours: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday by
appointment |
| Note: The OBH supports agency efforts to
promote and protect the health of border
residents by reducing community and
environmental health hazards along the
Texas-Mexico border, in collaboration with
communities and U.S. and Mexican local,
state, and federal entities. |
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Regions 8, 9, 10, & 11 |
| Counties served: |
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Services offered:
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Training, Education, Clinical Consultation, Treatment, Prevention/Other, Testing |
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United Medical Centers
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| Health Counseling Services |
Address:
2525 North Veterans Boulevard
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
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| Phone: 830-773-9271 |
| Fax: 888-773-9160 |
| Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday |
| Eligibility: Proof of positive HIV status, proof of income, and proof of residency in any of the surrounding counties. No fee. |
| Note: Anonymous and confidential HIV testing, prevention counseling, individual ongoing counseling, health education/risk reduction, HIV prevention education, street outreach, case management for HIV/AIDS, pharmacy/medication program, support groups, monthly food voucher and travel meal voucher, brochures, videos, partner elicitation. HIV/AIDS primary care available. Services available in Spanish. |
Contacts:
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Gustavo de la Cerda
HIV/AIDS Program Coordinator
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| Phone: 830-773-9271 |
| Fax: 830-757-4239 |
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Email:
delacerda@awesomenet.net
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 8 |
| Counties served: |
Maverick, Uvalde, Val Verde, Real, Edwards, La Salle, Dimmit, Zavala, Kinney |
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Services offered:
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Training, Education, Clinical Consultation, HIV Counseling and Testing, Treatment, Prevention/Other |
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Valley AIDS Council
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Address:
418 East Tyler, Suite B
Harlingen, TX 78550
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| Phone: 800-840-3629 |
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Web:
www.valleyaids.org
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| Hours: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday |
| Eligibility: Proof of positive HIV status, proof of income, and proof of residency. No fee. |
| Note: VAC provides clinical training; free HIV testing (all testing is anonymous and confidential); professional medical care - physician, RN, nurse practitioner, and two LVNs on staff; case management; educational presentations; financial assistance (sliding fee scale); spiritual counseling; support groups; transportation (when needed); clinical trials; socialization (luncheons, picnics, etc). (Services are based on funding and client eligibility. With exception of HIV/AIDS primary care not available in McAllen, all services are available in all facilities.) In addition to AETC funding, VAC receives Ryan White Program funding. Services available in Spanish. |
Contacts:
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Charles R. Smith
Executive Director
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| Phone: 956-428-2653 |
| Phone: 800-840-3629 |
| Fax: 956-428-2653 |
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Email:
crsmith.vac@tachc.org
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Diane Valenzuela
AETC Coordinator
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| Phone: 956-428-2653 |
| Phone: 800-840-3629 |
| Fax: 956-428-2653 |
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Email:
dianev.vac@tachc.org
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| Regions served: |
Public Health Region 11 |
| Counties served: |
Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy |
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Services offered:
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Training, Education, Clinical Consultation, HIV Counseling and Testing, Treatment, Prevention/Other |
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