Direct Care Services

Direct care services at HARC include case management and advocacy, support groups, Conover food pantry, mental health services, housing assistance, nutrition services, transportation assistance, and emergency financial assistance to eligible clients living with HIV/AIDS in Washtenaw, Jackson, Livingston and Lenawee Counties.

Select a service to learn more:

 Case Management
 Conover Food Pantry
 Transportation
 Support Groups

Case Management

Case Managers are here to provide information; consultations and referrals to the community resources that will best help people living with HIV/ AIDS. HARC also provides Early Intervention Case Managers for those clients who are dealing with substance abuse issues in addition to living with HIV/ AIDS. Case Managers are available Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm. Case Management services are immediately available upon completion of an intake interview. During this interview an assessment of the persons total life situation is profiled in order to determine the areas of need in which they may need assistance. The areas of need agreed upon by the client and case manager are addressed by referral to appropriate agencies/ services systems, including HARC's trained volunteers and contracted providers.

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Conover Food Pantry

The HARC food pantry helps to assure that clients meet their nutritional needs. The pantry provides supplementary dry and canned foods as well as personal hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies and paper goods for people living with HIV/ AIDS.

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Transportation

HARC is able to provide transportation, by cab or through a volunteer, for clients for a limited number of reasons. Transportation can only be provided to clients in order for them to travel to medical appointments, support groups and other official business.

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Support Groups

HARC's support groups provide a safe place for participants to deal with the psychological impact of living with HIV/AIDS. In the supportive climate for a group, people can openly talk about the burdens of carrying the stigma associated with HIV and address their fears of facing an uncertain future.

If you are interested in attending any of these groups, contact Pat Love, Director of Client Services for a referral to any support group or for more information. If you already have a case manager at HARC, please contact them for a referral to the support group that interests you. If you have a suggestion for a group you would like to see, please talk with the Director of Client Services. Expect to be involved in the creation and facilitation of any group you may suggest.

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