GDCADA | HIV Early Intervention

Breaking Free – HIV Early Intervention Program: “Breaking Free” is a program designed to provide assessment and intensive case management to individuals facing the unique set of challenges posed by living with HIV and battling substance abuse.

     The program is a TCADA (Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse) funded HIV Early Intervention Program, networking with other Dallas HIV service providers.

     It is widely known that alcohol and other drug use greatly decreases quality of life – especially for individuals living with HIV.

     The Breaking Free Program recognizes the need to jointly address the issues of Chemical Abuse and HIV if either is to be effectively managed. It is through this dual focus that the program seeks to improve the quality of life for those who choose its services.

Eligibility Requirements; The program has been carefully designed to address the needs of persons facing the unique set of challenges posed by living with both HIV and substance abuse.

Program Services
A wide range of services are available through Breaking Free’s case management system, including:
     • medical, dental, and optical care
     • pharmacy services
     • family therapy
     • mental health counseling
     • legal counseling
     • referrals,
     • education
     • transportation assistance

Breaking Free Outreach Program: 32% of newly diagnosed HIV cases in the United States occur among injecting drug users or people who have had sexual contact with them.

     Breaking Free’s HIV Outreach Program is committed to reaching people affected by substance abuse and HIV infection who may not know about available services. Outreach workers reach into targeted areas and provide information, activities, referrals, and education to chemically addicted individuals at risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.

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