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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
HIVLA is designed to be an easily searchable database of HIV / AIDS service providers in Los Angeles County.
To conduct a search:
1. Select a Service Category
2. Select a Service Area (SPA)*
3. Click on the Search button.
Context-sensitive help is available for each of the three steps.
The Search results will display in a new window, with a maximum of ten service providers listed per page. If the query returns more than ten service providers, the navigation bar at the top of the Search results page will display the Field "Show Next 10 results..."
* Note: The Service Areas in this database correspond to the Service Planning Areas or SPAs developed by the County of Los Angeles Departments of Planning and Health Services.
STEP ONE: Select a Category of Service
Select a Category of Service from the list.
If you want to see every Service Category available in your Service Area,
click on "Show Me every Service located
in My Area" in Step Two on the Search page. TAKE
ME THERE NOW
If the Service Category you seek is not available in your Service Area, select Show ALL Service Areas in Step One, and the Service Category you seek in Step Two.
Use the scroll bar to the right of the list to view the complete list.
The Category of Service list is sorted alphabetically.
Use the Glossary to view a more complete description of the Service Categories.
SEND EMAIL INQUIRY ABOUT STEP ONE
STEP TWO: Select your Service Area (SPA)
There are eight Service Areas (SPAs) in Los Angeles County: 1 - Antelope Valley, 2 - San Fernando Valley, 3 - San Gabriel Valley, 4 - Metro, 5 - West, 6 - South, 7 - East, 8 - South Bay. On the Search page, select a Service Area from either the Service Areas list or from the Service Area map. To see the map, click on the blue "Map" icon next to the Service Areas list in Step One on the Search page.
Your Service Area is where you (the client) lives. On the Search page, select a Service Area from the Service Area list, or by clicking on the blue "Map" icon next to the Service Areas list in Step One on the Search page.
If you do not know your (the client's) Service Area, click on the blue "Map" icon next to the list of Service Areas in Step One on the Search page. A map of Los Angeles County will pop up in a new window. Click on the region in the map where you live. Once you have selected a Service Area, the window will close and the region you chose will be highlighted in the list of Service Areas.
Once a Service Area is selected, proceed to Step Two.
If the Service Area you selected gives too few results, try
selecting
"SHOW ALL Service Areas." This will bring up a
list of all Service Providers in Los Angeles County that provide the Category
of
Service
that was selected .
SEND EMAIL INQUIRY ABOUT STEP TWO
If your Search did not return any results, or too few results, try selecting "All Service Areas" in Step One. If you want to see every Service Category available in your Service Area, click on "Show Me every Service located in My Area" in Step Two on the Search page. TAKE ME THERE NOW
When you click on the SEARCH button, the results of your query will display in a new window. The window will include the Names of the Agencies, Program Descriptions, Addresses and Contact information, a website if they have one, and other useful information. Prior to traveling it is always a good idea to call the Agency to verify that the information in the database is current.
The Search Results window will display all Service Providers in the database that match the search criteria selected in Steps One and Two.
SEND EMAIL INQUIRY ABOUT STEP THREE
GLOSSARY OF SERVICE CATEGORIES
ADAP - AIDS Drug Assistance Program
ADAP, or the AIDS Drug Assistance Program, provides HIV-medication to persons
without insurance under State and Federal Grants.
Case Management
Service providers offering people with HIV/AIDS assessment, service planning
and referrals.
Food & Nutrition
Service providers offering food banks, pantries and nutritional counseling.
HIV and STD Testing Services
Locations where HIV and/or STD testing is available.
Hotlines & Crisis Lines
Service providers offering information and counseling by telephone.
Housing
Service providers offering live-in services and housing aid, referrals or other
shelter options.
Legal Services
Service providers offering legal resources, representation and/or referrals.
Medical Resources
Service providers delivering medical care at clinics and health centers.
Mental Health
Service providers offering individual and peer counseling.
Miscellaneous
Service providers offering specialty services not listed under other categories.
Mobile Testing
HIV and STD testing services delivered from a temporary station or
vehicle.
Prevention
Service providers offering HIV transmission risk-reduction, education and counseling.
Public Benefits
Services relating to financial aid and entitlements.
Substance Abuse/Drug Treatment
Service providers offering rehabilitation and support services.
Transportation
Transportation resources including free or low-cost bus passes, bus tokens,
taxi, and MetroLink services.
Women’s Services
Service providers offering support programs and education geared for women.
Work-Related Resources
Service providers offering career counseling and/or employment services.
Youth Assistance
Service providers offering risk reduction education and outreach.