HOW M.E.N.T.O.R.S. HELPS PEOPLE IF…
“…They are considering an HIV test” They call M.E.N.T.O.R.S. and find out…
How HIV is transmitted and if they have been at risk
What the test involves
Where they can get tested
The difference between Anonymous and Confidential testing
What a “window period” is
How to reduce their risk
How one of our volunteer “Test Partners” can act as a support to them when they get tested, and while they are waiting for their results
“…They have tested HIV Positive” M.E.N.T.O.R.S. can help them…..
Understand what being HIV positive means
Access supportive Health Care services
Remain hopeful, and learn the best way to live with HIV
Get the help they may need through our many support programs
“…They are already living with HIV” At M.E.N.T.O.R.S. we …
Help them assess what their needs are
Assist them in obtaining supportive dental and/or health services
Advocate on their behalf in order to obtain medical, financial, housing, and other services
Provide them with a wide variety of support services as well as practical assistance
Obtain information for them on treatment, complementary therapies, and other related issues
Support them in whatever way we can through Support Services, Volunteer Services, Practical help, and one-to-one support counseling
“…Someone they love has HIV/AIDS” M.E.N.T.O.R.S. offers…
One-to-one and group support
Information resources to help them better understand HIV and AIDS
Volunteer Care Teams to help with the person’s care or to give the caregiver a break
Referral to other appropriate community services
“…They want to learn more about HIV and AIDS” At M.E.N.T.O.R.S. they can…
Come in and talk to one of our Support Workers
Call and get information by phone
Find information on many other issues that relate to HIV and AIDS
Get condoms and information to help them reduce the risk of HIV transmission