Desert AIDS Project Inc

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2010 to Jun 30, 2011

Signed

Jan 25, 2011

Return Version

2010v3.2

Gross Receipts

$12,141,446

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Medical ServicesD.A.P provides outpatient primary medical care and HIV-specialty medical care, home health care, pharmaceutical assistance and medication education, and psychiatric services to primarily low income, un- or under-insured people living with HIV and AIDS. During the fiscal year, D.A.P. operated two medical clinics with unique scopes of work. The medical clinic in Palm Springs, certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, is co-located with 16 other programs providing clients with convenient access to a comprehensive continuum of care. D.A.P. accepts clients with various insurance plans, including public assistance, Medical, Medicare and county low-income insurance plans. Additionally, D.A.P raises funds to offer free care to those who qualify. An extensive patient assistance program has been implemented to assist clients in obtaining necessary lab tests and prescriptions at a reasonable cost. An electronic health record enhances patient care. D.A.P. serves over 1,600 unique patients each year with medical services.

Activity 3

Social ServicesD.A.P. provides a broad continuum of culturally competent social services designed to remove barriers to care and strengthen clients' capacity for treatment adherence. The majority of clients served are low-income and reside In Eastern Riverside County. D.A.P. strives to remove stigma by providing services in a caring, understanding, appropriate and non-judgmental way. These programs are provided at no cost, minimal co-pay, or on a sliding scale depending on individual client income eligibility. The Mental Health Program offers services designed to benefit our HIV-infected clients, their significant others, and their family members. Therapy and counseling is provided by highly trained staff including a full-time, licensed psychotherapist, in individual and group settings. The ultimate goal is to equip clients with the motivation and skills to cope with mental illness that may threaten treatment adherence. Over 250 unique individuals participated in the Mental Health Program during the fiscal year. The Substance Abuse Program offers individual and group therapy to move clients struggling with addiction toward sobriety. The goal of this program is to encourage individuals to maintain behaviors that reduce the use of substances, and assist those who seek help with recovery so that addictive behaviors do not interfere in treatment adherence. Counseling for individuals and groups is conducted by CADC certified counselors. During the fiscal year over 70 unique clients participated in the Substance Abuse Counseling Program. D.A.P.'s Psychosocial Support Services Program includes groups, some peer-led, addressing topics such as Grief and Loss and catering to the needs of special populations including HIV/Hep C co-infected, women and Spanish speaking clients. The groups are formed to assist clients in meeting others with whom they can talk and share about topics and issues in dealing with HIV. In addition D.A.P.'s Nutrition Services Program distributes food vouchers, hosts congregate meals and distributes fresh produce and other healthy staples to eligible clients; D.A.P.'s Housing Program provides housing case management and coordinates financial assistance, including emergency housing, rental and move-in expense assistance, utility and mortgage assistance to eligible clients; D.A.P.'s Transportation Program provides assistance, including gas cards and bus passes, and referrals to assist clients in traveling to medical appointments. Over 1,500 clients received at least one of these services in the past year. The Wellness Program assists clients to rethink their present and future health habits. This program is wide ranging and includes meditation groups, nutrition counseling, smoking cessation and adherence strategies for medication drug therapies, along with recreational activities such as sewing classes, and Yoga. Many of these activities are housed in the Community Center which also includes a computer lab for use by clients in preparing and submitting electronic benefit applications, job searches, and research on treatments and other computer related needs for those who may not otherwise have access to a computer or to the internet. The Community Center is visited by over 300 people each month.

Filer

EIN

33-0068583