Palmetto AIDS Life Support Services, Inc.

2638 Two Notch Road, Suite 108

Columbia, SC 29204

Phone: (803) 779-7257 or (800) 922-7319

Fax: (803) 779-1473

Email: info@palss.org

Web: www.palss.org

Prevention through Action, Care and Empowerment

A program of Palmetto AIDS Life Support Services

Columbia, SC

Welcome to PALSS For over 25 years, PALSS has helped South Carolinians fight the war against AIDS. We offer FREE confidential services to people who have been diagnosed with or at risk of contracting HIV, and their loved ones. If someone you know or love is living with HIV, in some ways, you are too. Friends, family members and loved ones can learn how best to help those who are living with HIV. At PALSS, we can help you to learn how to provide care and how to offer emotional support. We can also help you with your own emotions, because knowing someone who has been diagnosed with HIV will change your life too.

Who are we looking for?

African-American Men and Women Ages 18 and older Find difficulty practicing healthy behaviors

that prevent HIV transmission Individuals that have experienced the following

issues within the past 3 to 6 months will be considered to receive services:

Substance Use and Abuse Physical Health Conditions Mental Health Issues Unemployment/Low Income Status Incarceration

PACE Programs

HIV Counseling, Testing and Referral Services (CTR) Counseling and STD testing designed to increase knowledge of HIV, STD, Hepatitis, and TB status, encourage and support risk reduction, and secure referrals for medical, social, prevention and partner services

Comprehensive Risk Counseling Services (CRCS) Risk reduction counseling, health education, support groups and community referrals for men and women living with HIV/AIDS that have issues surrounding substance abuse, physical health conditions, and mental health issues

Columbia Community PROMISE Community-based HIV/STD prevention program that uses role model stories and community peer advocates to encourage behavior change among men

Project START HIV, STD, Hepatitis, and TB risk reduction and prevention services for men and women returning to the community after incarceration through one-on-one counseling sessions

What is PACE? PACE is an umbrella for four CDC-funded programs that provide HIV/STD screenings, risk reduction counseling, skill building, community referrals and reintegration assistance, and medical appointments for African-American men and women.

Prevention through Action, Care and Empowerment

For more information or to register for a PACE program,

please contact the PACE Program Manager

at 803-779-7257 for more details.

Ask about our free gifts and volunteer opportunities with

Columbia Community PROMISE!