Clinical Services HIV/AIDSServices

Services


The Ryan White Early Care Clinic provides a wide variety of HIV services. Fees are charged to clients based on their level of income. Click here to view the Ryan White Early Care Clinic fees.

HIV Testing
The DeKalb County Board of Health provides confidential HIV testing. Standard testing is available with results given in two weeks. A "rapid test" is also available with preliminary results in approximately one hour.

Comprehensive Medical Care
Doctors, including staff from Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as staff nurses continually seek the latest advancements and treatments to provide clients high-quality medical care.

Dental
The clinic provides routine dental services at the Vinson Health Center.

Ophthalmology
The clinic contracts with a local ophthalmology center to assist our patients in receiving superior vision care.

Nutrition
A registered and licensed dietician is available to assess the nutritional status of each client. The dietician may help reverse or prevent many of the nutritional complications common to people living with HIV.

Social Work and Case Management Services
The clinic has on staff two AID Atlanta case managers to provide a variety of case management and social services. Both are licensed clinical social workers who can help with obtaining critical HIV medications, housing, financial assistance and food. They can also help individuals apply for assistance from a variety of programs, such as Social Security disability.

Rental and Utility Assistance
The clinic's social workers are able to assess eligibility for and facilitate acquiring rental and utility assistance.

Mental Health Support Services
Trained counselors are available to help with adjustment and emotional issues and to offer ways to cope.
Counseling can assist individuals in:

  • Expressing themselves in a safe, supportive
    and non-judgmental environment
  • Identifying, sorting-out and clarifying concerns
  • Identifying non-helpful patterns
  • Learning coping skills
  • Identifying and achieving important goals

Peer Counseling
Many people living with HIV feel better talking with others also living with HIV. The clinic's peer counselors may share your concerns and are available to offer support.

Psychiatric Services
A part-time psychiatrist is on staff to address any mental health medication needs.

Chemical Abuse and Dependency Counseling
The clinic has certified substance abuse counselors to assist HIV+ individuals through all phases of the recovery process.

Transportation Services
Transportation is available to bring patients to and from the clinic. To request a ride, call 404-294-3771. MARTA tokens are also available on a limited basis.

Community Outreach
Clinic staff visit college campuses, faith-based groups and other community organizations to provide HIV testing and education as well as information on clinic services.

 

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