Services for People Living with HIV

Evergreen Health has been a leading provider of medical and supportive services for people living with HIV in Western New York since 1983. Our caring providers understand the unique health and wellness needs of people who are living with HIV.

Evergreen’s central intake for programs for people living with HIV can connect you to the services you need. Our dedicated team will work with you to determine what services can best support you, including:

Transportation

Housing

Health Education & Nutrition

Aging with HIV

Who is eligible for these services?
Individuals who are living with HIV, reside in Western New York (Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Wyoming, Allegany, Genesee and Orleans counties), and meet income guidelines.

Which programs are included?
We can connect you to a variety of programs, including YouPLUS and 50PLUS (funded through Ryan White Part B), Emerging Communities, and housing programs (funded through HOPWA and MRT.)

Transportation

Sometimes the hardest part of accessing medical care is just getting to your appointments. Our transportation assistance program can help individuals who are living with HIV in Buffalo and Jamestown get transportation to health-related appointments in all eight counties of WNY.

What kind of transportation assistance is available at Evergreen?

• gas cards
• day bus passes
• monthly bus passes

What types of appointments does Evergreen help people get to?

We will help eligible patients get to health-related appointments, including:

• medical appointments
• case management or care coordination visits
• pharmacy
• counseling or support groups
• food pantries
• nutrition appointments

Housing

We know that following a health regimen is hard if you’re worried about where you’re going to stay at night. We provide housing assistance programs for people who are living with HIV to give you the support you need to focus on your health.

We may be able to help you with:

• paying past-due rent
• paying toward your past-due utility bill
• paying security deposit and first month’s rent
• finding a safe, secure place to live
• getting life skill counseling
• resolving conflicts with landlord mediation

Health & Nutrition Education

Our caring providers understand the experiences of people living with HIV and the barriers to accessing healthcare they can face. Our team will help you navigate the healthcare system to ensure you meet your needs and goals.

We can also help you understand how good nutrition can help delay the progression of chronic conditions and teach you skills that help you get the nutrition you need.

Our team will help you:

• design an individual plan to help you create and prioritize your treatment goals
• create strategies to help you take medication on time
• advocate for you and with you at doctors and social services appointments
• fill out paperwork
• connect to services like housing, transportation and insurance enrollment
• get into mental health and substance use programs

We host health education groups to discuss the following topics:

• accessing your medical record
• breaking internal and external HIV stigma
• communicating with your medical provider
• goal setting and problem solving
• getting the medical support you need
• HIV-related information
• HIV in Communities of Color
• reducing stress
• the role nutrition plays in your health
• food safety
• cooking with items from a food pantry
• budgeting for food shopping
• managing the symptoms of chronic health conditions
• changing food habits and behaviors
• how to make healthy food choices
• and more!

Psychosocial support groups
We offer groups to help you cope with any personal issues, stress and life challenges associated with your HIV experience. Our support groups are a safe space to share what’s on your mind with people who get it.

Aging with HIV

50 PLUS: community and services for people living with HIV aged 50 and better

If you’re aged 50 or better and living with HIV, we’re here to help with all that’s on your plate. If you are:

• struggling to manage multiple chronic diseases
• experiencing complications due to polypharmacy
• need assistance signing up for benefits including Medicare
• experiencing isolation

50 PLUS is here for you. Our caring team will work with you to identify your goals and create a plan to help you meet them. We offer case management, health education, and social groups to help reduce isolation and increase social connection.