Chattanooga CARES

• Project Title: Chattanooga CARES
• Program Representative Interviewed: Sandra Stockman, Clinical Director
• Location: Chattanooga, TN
• Program Overview: The mission of Chattanooga Cares (CARES) is to reach, assist, and support people impacted by HIV, hepatitis C, and STIs. The organization achieves this mission by providing a comprehensive range of services to clients, including HIV testing, direct healthcare in their Chattanooga Primary Care Center, case management, a food and nutrition program, support groups, transportation, and housing assistance. CARES is a Ryan White Clinic and Center of Excellence for HIV, providing both primary and specialty health services. In addition, CARES implements several evidence-based prevention interventions within Chattanooga and surrounding rural counties, including VOICES, Healthy Relationships, and Safe in the City.

Models represented by this program:

• Behavioral Interventions
• Prevention with Positives
• Preventing Transmission Through Use of HIV Medications
• Harm Reduction
• Condom Distribution Programs as Part of a HIV Prevention Strategy
• Routine HIV Testing and Screening in Healthcare Settings
• Case Management and Patient Navigation
• One-Stop Shop HIV/AIDS Programs