Adolescent AIDS Program: Medical and Psychosocial Services

Medical and Psychosocial Services
The Risk Evaluation Program (REP) is the clinical program of the Adolescent AIDS Program at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore.

REP recognizes that adolescence is a unique stage of the human life cycle and that adolescents who are infected with HIV or who are at-risk for HIV infection have specific healthcare issues and needs.

Through our specialized care, we strive to address the needs of the whole person and offer team based services in a youth-friendly, confidential, and safe environment that empowers our clients to make informed and responsible healthcare choices.

Overview of Clinical Services
• Comprehensive medical and psychosocial care to HIV positive youth ages 13 through 24

• HIV testing and risk reduction counseling to at-risk youth ages 13-21

• Ongoing comprehensive care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth

• New clients can be seen within 24 hours on weekdays

• 24 hour on call coverage is available for registered patients

• Services available in Spanish – Servicios en Espanol

• Medicaid and many health plans accepted

• Sliding scales available

• Additional services include consultancy in Psychiatry, Gynecology, and Bioethics

REP Services For All Youth Ages 13-21
HIV Counseling and Testing:
• Confidential and free

• Youth specific

• Includes individualized risk reduction plans

• Oral fluid testing available (no needles used!)

• STD Screening and Treatment

• Referrals to appropriate services (mental health services and primary care)

• Ongoing supportive care for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth, as well as youth on the DL.

Services For HIV Positive Youth Ages 13-24
Medical Care:
• HIV specific monitoring (T-cells & viral load)

• Antiretroviral medications

• Individualized medical adherence plans and support

• Access to clinical trials

• Full Checkups and Lab Tests

• Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Screening and Treatment

• Immunizations

• TB screening

• Reproductive Health Care

• Routine PAP smears & gynecological exams

• On site colposcopy

• Birth control available

• Coordinated care with off site Prenatal Clinics

• Acute Care & Hospitalization

• Out patient assessment and treatment of acute medical conditions

• Direct admission to Montefiore Medical Center

• Coordination of care during hospitalization

• Individualized discharge plans

• 24-hour emergency coverage via pager

Comprehensive Mental Health Care:
• Individual, family and couples therapy

• Support groups

• Transitioning group in collaboration with Montefiore’s Adult program

• Psychiatric assessment and treatment

• Case Management

• Assist clients with concrete entitlements and services

• Youth Advisory Board

• Annual Youth Retreat

• Recreational outings (bowling, plays, movies etc.)

• Annual Holiday party and summer picnic

Youth-Friendly HIV Counseling and Testing in New York City
The AAP has built a network of youth-friendly HIV Counseling and Testing sites throughout the city of New York. If you would like to access resources to help you refer a patient or client for youth-friendly HIV testing or care, call the New York Get Tested! Hotline: 718-881-TEST.

These sites provide a range of services to youth including check-ups, general health care, birth control, and HIV counseling and testing. These programs are for all youth—straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. All services are completely confidential and many do not require parental consent. Health care services are either free or on a sliding scale and Medicaid as well as many health insurance plans are accepted.

For HIV-positive youth, these healthcare programs provide ongoing medical care including viral load and immune system monitoring, medications, and counseling and support services. The programs also provide help with insurance, housing, education and opportunities to participate in HIV research.

BRONX
Adolescent Risk Evaluation Program
718-882-0232 (ask for Pat)

Bronx AIDS Services
718-295-5690

The Bronx Defenders
718-838-7878

Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
718-960-1010

Bronx Lebanon Hospital Project Access
718-901-8728

Dominican Sisters Family Health Service Inc.
718-665-6558

First Union Baptist Church
718-220-0407

Hispanic AIDS Forum
718-328-4188

Lincoln Hospital Department of Pediatrics
718-579-5942

Montefiore Adult ID Clinic
718-920-8542

Montefiore School Health Program at Dewitt Clinton High School
(testing for schools’ students only)
718-549-8022

Morris Heights Health Center
718-716-4400

New York City Department of Health STD Program: Morrisania
718-901-6564

Planned Parenthood: The HUB
212-965-7000 (citywide number)

Project Street Beat
718-585-0300 (ask for Barney)

Promesa, Inc.
718-960-7553 (ask for Ana)

Soundview Community Clinic
718-617-4379

BROOKLYN
Project HEAT
718-467-4446

New York City Department of Health STD Program: Bedford-Stuyvesant
718-574-2482

New York City Department of Health STD Program: Brownsville
718-495-7279

New York City Department of Health STD Program: Crown Heights
718-735-0580

New York City Department of Health STD Program: Fort Greene
718-643-4133

New York City Department of Health STD Program: Williamsburg
718-387-1594

Planned Parenthood: Borough Hall
212-965-7000 (citywide number)

Brooklyn AIDS Task Force
718-622-2910 X115

People of Color in Crisis
718-857-5900 X26

MANHATTAN
Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC), The Geffen Center
212-367-1100

Covenant House
212-613-0359

The Door
212-941-9090

Gay Men of African Descent (GMAD)
212-828-1697 X125 or X137

KAYAK, St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital
212-523-1775

Minority Task Force on AIDS
212-283-9180

Mt. Sinai Adolescent Health Center
212-987-3440

New York City Department of Health STD Program: Chelsea
212-239-1718 or 239-1725 or 1-800-TALK-HIV

New York City Department of Health STD Program: Harlem (Central)
212-690-1760

New York City Department of Health STD Program: Harlem (East)
212-360-5962

New York City Department of Health STD Program: Riverside
212-865-7757

Planned Parenthood: Margaret Sanger Center
212-965-7000 (citywide number)

Project HOTT, Callen-Lorde
212-271-7212

Project STAY, Columbia University
212-342-2307 or 342-2312

Project Street Beat
718-585-0300 (ask for Barney)

Ryan-Nena Community Health Center
212-477-8518

Saint Vincent’s Hospital
212-604-1701 or 604-7200

St. Luke’s Roosevelt School Based Health Clinics
(testing for schools’ students only)
MLK High School
Brandeis High School
A.P. Randolph High School
212-501-1276 or 212-523-5430

SHOUT, William F. Ryan Community Health Center
212-769-7269 or 212-316-8374

Teen Outreach Prevention Service (TOPS), Bellevue Hospital
212-3422-6333

QUEENS
Queens Health Network
718-334-3834

AIDS Center of Queens County
718-896-2500

New York City Department of Health STD Program: Jamaica
718-262-5570

New York City Department of Health STD Program: Corona
718-476-7627 or 476-7815

New York City Department of Health STD Program: Rockaway
718-945-7150

STATEN ISLAND
Staten Island University Hospital
718-226-6532

New York City Department of Health STD Program: Richmond
718-983-4515 or 983-4531

Staten Island AIDS Task Force
718-448-8802

COMMUNITY PARTNERS
A Better Bronx for Youth Consortium
718-665-2449

Adolescent Initiative Project of the Northern Manhattan Women and Children’s HIV Project
212-305-1189

A.E. Stevenson High School
718-918-2711 X4554

Adolescent and Family Comprehensive Services Inc.
718-299-2377

Banana Kelly
718-861-1277

Bronx HIV Care Network
718-231-3598

Bronx Independent Living Services
718-515-2800

Bronx Lesbian & Gay Health Resource Consortium
718-842-9831

Catholic Guardian Society
718-828-0300 X222

Chances for Children
212-893-5287

Children’s Hope Foundation
212-233-5133

Children Living with AIDS, Inc.
718-937-8282

Davidson Community Center, Inc.
718-731-6360 X13

Department of Health Maternal, Infant and Reproductive Health Program
718-367-2450

E.R. Moore Community Center
718-292-1345

Fair Pharmacy
718-547-0077

Family Learning Place
718-741-2357

Green Chimney’s
212-828-1697

Health Opportunity Secondary School
718-401-1826

Hetrick Martin
212-674-2400

Jane Addams High School
718-292-1947

LIFEbeat, The Music Industry Fights AIDS
212-965-8900

Mayor’s Office, People with AIDS/HIV Advisory Group
212-788-2752

Montefiore Medical Group-CFCC
718-405-8059

Montefiore Project Bravo
718-652-8426

Montefiore Substance Abuse Treatment Program
718-920-2620

National Network for Youth
212-627-1357

NY Harm Reduction
718-842-6050

Safe Horizons Relationship Abuse Prevention Program
718-904-5039

Steinway Child & Family Services Inc.
718-389-5100 X263

Street Work Project
212-695-2220

The Visiting Nurse Service of NY
718-319-7167