Proyecto Hogares

Serves eight Latina women who are living with HIV/AIDS, who are ambulatory, and able to care for their children (if applicable). Residents should require or benefit from receiving services in Spanish. Applicants taking Methadone/Benzodiapines/MS Contin are eligible for this program. Intensive case management Services in Spanish and English. Substance abuse and relapse prevention counseling. Mental health counseling. Assistance with shopping, transportation, and medication management, as needed. HIV education. Community activities (i.e. parties, meals, etc.). Annual retreat in Maine Groups/meetings: Mandatory bi-monthly program participant meeting. Proyecto Hogares program particpants live in scattered-site apartments in the Boston area. The size of the apartments are determined by the needs of particular individuals and families. Some women, who are only seeking intensive case management, may come to the program already housed.