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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.
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Columbia Community PROMISE!