GMHC Program Guide
On the front line in the fight against HIV and AIDS since 1981, GMHC
continues to refine and develop its comprehensive services to provide an
unparalleled continuum of care for our clients. Principal programs of the
agency include:
The David Geffen Center for HIV Prevention and Health Education:
The Geffen Center combines a highly successful HIV and STI testing and counseling
program with immediate connection to care. It also provides programs that empower
clients with the knowledge to maximize their well-being in the context of broader
health concerns.
The GMHC Hotline: The GMHC Hotline responds to
over 35,000 phone calls and email requests yearly with detailed
information, emotional support, and an expansive referral service.
The Michael Palm Center for AIDS Care and Support: The Palm Center
offers a full range of early engagement and linkage to services, including adult mental
health, case management, support groups and in-home buddy services.
Women and Family Services: Women and Family Services focuses on
addressing the full range of issues facing women and families at risk for, or living
with, HIV and AIDS. It also includes specific prevention, outreach, and support for
lesbians through the Lesbian AIDS Project. The Child Life Program offers a wide range
of family health and nutrition services, including a widely-used food pantry.
The Institute for Gay Men's Health: The Institute for Gay Men's
Health uses community-specific outreach and networking to connect gay and bisexual
men with safer sex information, substance use education, counseling, workshops, and
discussion groups, to reduce HIV transmission.
Care Management: Care Management provides a health care safety
net for clients at high risk of losing essential services and resources through
assistance with housing, food, financial benefits, and medical care.
Legal Services and Client Advocacy: Legal Services and Client
Advocacy offers services critical to obtaining and maintaining access to food,
housing, medical care and employment. Client Advocacy assists clients in navigating
their HIV public benefits and health care insurance.
The Terry K. Watanabe Volunteer and Work Center: The Watanabe
Center is a hub for volunteers and offers a comprehensive array of educational, job
readiness, training, job placement and supportive retention services for people living
with HIV/AIDS.
Public Policy: Public Policy advocates for fair and effective AIDS
policies at all levels of government and for expanded access to health care and services.
Treatment and Prevention Advocacy: Treatment and Prevention Advocacy
focuses the agency's advocacy efforts on the development of new, better, and less expensive
methods for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of HIV and AIDS.
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