MSI-H2P Resources
Materials for Project Partners
Baton Rouge/Louisiana: Resources
- Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge - Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge is a faith-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families gain self-reliance, dignity and hope.
- AIDS VU - In 2018, there were 3,943 people living with HIV in Baton Rouge. In 2018, 177 people were newly diagnosed with HIV
- Baton Rouge AIDS Society (BRASS) - Baton Rouge AIDS Society (BRASS) serves as a testing and training provider to the state of Louisiana, with special emphasis on the Greater Baton Rouge area, offering avenues which foster ethical, personal, social-emotional and intellectual development. We believe these qualities are essential to making appropriate choices that will ultimately decrease the spread of HIV/AIDS and other STDs, as well as increase civic responsibility.
- Healthy BR – This program works to foster communication, coordination and collaboration that promotes a better and healthier life for all people in the great city of Baton Rouge and reduce the burden of HIV/AIDS.
- Open Health HAART - HAART offers a complete continuum of care to people living with HIV/AIDS including housing, primary care, medications, case management, and an array of supportive services. In addition, HAART provides HIV prevention education and FREE testing to the Baton Rouge area.
- Louisiana Department of Health - The STD/HIV Program's (SHP) Services Unit provides a variety of patient care services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, such as primary medical care, medications, dental services, assistance with transportation, rent and utilities, child care, supplemental food items, and other needed support services.
- Metro Health - BRBAC’s Metro Health develops and implements educational strategies to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.
- Louisiana Health Hub - The Louisiana Statewide STD/HIV Infoline provides information about STDs, HIV, Hepatitis and AIDS, as well as emotional support and referrals for other services in both English and Spanish. Users can get helpful information on HIV and STD testing, HIV transmission, HIV/AIDS treatments and other related topics.
- Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge - The HIV/AIDS Care Coordination and Women & Children’s Program is committed to assisting HIV/AIDS clients in accessing services and programs to further their well - being. Services are offered to clients in East Baton Rouge, Livingston, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, Ascension, Point Coupee, and East and West Feliciana parishes. Many programs are available to eligible HIV positive clients.
Resources from the Howard University Telehealth Training Center to Support Southern University and A&M College
- On-The-Go Power Podcast Series. Ongoing series that discusses topics of interest to clinicians in Washington, DC.
- Case Study Bank and eRounds. Archived webinar segments that discuss case studies of patients that providers may encounter in practice in Washington, DC.
- Knowledge Center. Access to over 500 online resources related to telehealth, HIV/AIDS, and cultural and linguistic competence.