Prevention Case Management
Prevention Case Management is a client-centered prevention activity, which assists HIV seropositive and seronegative persons in adopting risk-reduction behaviors. PCM is intended for person having or likely to have difficulty initiating or sustaining practices that reduce or prevent HIV transmission and acquisiton. PCM provides intensive one-on-one prevention counseling and support. In addition, PCM provides assistance in accessing needed medical, psychological, and social service that affect clients' health and ablity to change HIV-related risk-taking behavior.
Goals of PCM
To provide specialized assistance to persons with multiple and complex HIV risk-reduction needs;
To provide individualized, multiple-session HIV risk-reduction counseling to help initiate and maintain behavior change to prevent the transmission or acquisition of HIV;
To assess risks of other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs/STIs) and ensure appropriate diagnosis and adequate treatment;
To facilitate referral services for clients' medical and psychosocial needs that affect their health and ability to change HIV related risk-taking behavior; and
To provide information and referrals for HIV secondary prevention needs of person living with HIV or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
To make an appointment with a counselor, contact 601-922-0100.
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