Through a network of eight regional offices supported by federal Ryan White Part B and Housing Opportunities for People Living With AIDS (HOPWA) grants, Illinois HIV Care Connect provides confidential medical case management services at no charge to HIV+ individuals. In addition, individuals may qualify for other services, depending on eligibility requirements such as their income and insurance status, including:

 

• Outpatient/ambulatory health care
• Mental health care
• Oral health care
• Medical nutritional therapy
• Substance abuse services (outpatient)
• Food bank
• Legal assistance
• Medical transportation
• Psychosocial support
• Utility and short-term rent assistance

 

Not all of the above services may be available, and the nature of services may vary, by regional office.

 

Please contact the regional project director for a referral to a case manager who will verify an individual’s eligibility and discuss available services.

 

Care providers:

You may choose to remain the primary care provider for an HIV+ individual referred to Illinois HIV Care Connect. Visit the Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center (MATEC) to learn about free training programs specifically designed to help primary care providers build HIV treatment skills. Through MATEC, you can also learn how to access free clinical consultation services to assist with managing the treatment needs of HIV+ patients.

 

If you are interested in providing services through Illinois HIV Care Connect, contact the project director in your region.