Special Health Services

According to the Texas Department of State Health Services HIV/STD program annual report, there were 62,714 people living with HIV/AIDS in Texas in 2007, a 30% increase from people living with HIV/AIDS in 2003.

One in 378 Texans... One in 112 African American Texans...One in 498 White Texans...One in 565 Hispanic Texans...is living with HIV/AIDS.

In 1985, scientists discovered the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is a virus that is transmitted from person to person through the exchange of body fluids such as blood, semen, breast milk and vaginal secretions. As HIV reproduces, it damages the body's immune system and the body becomes susceptible to illness and infection. There is no known cure for HIV infection. There are medications today that can greatly enhance the quality of life for persons living with HIV/AIDS; however as with many health regimens, side effects and complex living situations often prevent persons living with HIV/AIDS from staying healthy.

Project Unity’s Special Health Services Special Health Services have three staff (including a Registered Nurse) that help individuals who are documented to be HIV positive and are residents of Brazos, Robertson, Leon, Madison, Grimes, Burleson, and Washington counties. Services that eligible individuals may receive include:

• Medical and Social Case management
• Ambulatory/Outpatient Medical Care
• Oral Health Care
• Mental Health Care
• Transportation
• Health Insurance
• Prescription Assistance
• Food Pantry
• Nutritional Counseling
• Short Term and Long Term Housing

Funding and Support:
Brazos Valley Council of Governments
Texas Department of State Health Services
Ryan White Title II
State Services
Housing Opportunities For Persons With AIDS
United Way of the Brazos Valley
Citibank
Brazos Valley Food Bank
Bryan Texas Utilities
First Presbyterian Church
Christ United Methodist Church
Generous Community Donations

For More Information, call 979-595-2905