Christies Place Inc.

“The 990 form is reviewed in final draft form by the executive director and board of directors before it is finalized and issued.”

“Entity regularly updates its policy and distributes to, and inquires of, all possible parties where a conflict could possibly exist.”

“Compensation and approval performed by board of directors.”

“Upon written request documents are provided.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Coordinated Services Center for Women, Children and Families: Christie's Place delivers free of charge, county-wide comprehensive support services targeting women, children and families infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. The coordinated services center creates access to a comprehensive array of integrated HIV related care and support services in a safe, supportive, home-like environment. The coordination and integration of services is designed to bring women and families out of isolation, to provide mutual support and to ensure access to and participation in the full continuum of HIV care and treatment. The coordinated services center provides and/or houses the following bilingual services; benefits counseling and access; childrens/family recreational events; emergency food; education; information and referral services; leadership/empowerment trainings; medication adherence counseling; support groups; et al. Some client service utilization statistics follow: HIV Education & Treatment Adherence Support - 3,038 units of service; Recreational/Family Events - 13 events; OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Enhanced Peer Navigation to Improve HIV Care for Women (EmPower Women) Project is part of a four year grant from the California HIV/AIDS Research Program in collaboration with the UCSD Center for AIDS Research HIV Disparities Core. This study aims to develop a culturally tailored and gender- and syndemic-responsive intervention with 100 out-of-care (newly diagnosed, never in care, or women who were linked but have fallen out of care) women living with HIV/AIDS in San Diego County. This project will demonstrate a six month Peer Navigator model aimed at improving linkage and retention among out-of-care women living with HIV/AIDS who face syndemic-related barriers (e.g., substance use, violence , and mental health). The goals of the EmPower Women Project are to build skills to cope with syndemic-related affective distress; facilitate linkages with both HIV treatment and relevant ancillary service providers (e.g., domestic violence, mental health, substance use) and teach women interpersonal skills to activate social support networks (e.g., service providers, peers, friends, family) when faced with barriers.”