Contract Clinics

Contract Clinics ( AIDS/HIV )

Provider: ST. MARY MEDICAL CENTER - CARE CLINIC

The program provides HIV/AIDS services for people of all ages in Los Angeles County, including people who are uninsured. Services include AIDS treatment, case management, and public awareness. There are no geographic restrictions.

AIDS treatment includes outpatient nutrition counseling and supplements, mental health services, pharmaceutical and radiology services, and support services. Case management includes in-home support services and a volunteer buddy program.

The agency also offers the HIV/AIDS Pep/PrEP program that provides emergency post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) treatment for people who have had a high risk exposure to HIV/AIDS, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) treatment for people who have high-risk HIV/AIDS exposure. PEP treatment includes a 28 day course of antiretroviral medication, usually in pill form. Treatment must start within 72 hours of exposure. PrEP includes a daily medication to reduce the risk of HIV infection.

The agency participates in the My Health LA Contract Clinic program with additional support from the Ryan White Foundation. People who have AIDS/HIV and who qualify for My Health LA may receive primary care at the Care Clinic location. The program provides primary care health coverage for low income people ages 19 to 64, who are L A County Residents, US Citizens, or are legal immigrants and who are not eligible under insurance plans, or other third party coverage such as Medi-Cal. Income must be at or below 133 percent of Federal Poverty Level.

The program enrolls patients for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), which provides FDA-approved HIV-related drugs at little or no cost to those who are eligible; call for more information.

The program provides public awareness about AIDS by making presentations to community groups and other health care providers. LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH Spanish, Tagalog; arrangements can be made, with advance notice, to accommodate other language needs. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Call or walk in to apply. Applicants must present ID; proof of age, income and residence; and a referral from a physician indicating HIV/AIDS status. Call the county PEP/PrEP warmline or visit www.getprepla.com for PEP/PrEP information. FEES/PAYMENT SOURCE There are no fees for case management services or community education. Fees for medical services vary; Medi-Cal and private insurance are accepted. Fees vary for PEP/PrEP services; Medi-Cal, Medicare and private insurance are accepted. PEP/PrEP drug assistance plans may be available for low-income people without health insurance.
Application Procedure
Languages
Spanish
Service Condition Fee

Free

Free
Documentation Required

Address

1043 Elm Ave., Ste. 300

Long Beach , CA 90813 (Physical)

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Service hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Service/Intake

(562) 624-4999

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