AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)
BCA is now an enrollment site for AIDS Drug Assistance Program. ADAP provides medication to treat HIV or prevent related serious deterioration of health. Drugs provided and eligibility criteria are determined by the State of California with a focus on serving low income individuals. For more information or enrollment assistance, contact Ben Hayes at (415) 615-9945, ext. 117.
Black LGBT Community-Focused Activities
Forums, movie nights, arts and culture "salons," an annual Health and Wellness Leadership Retreat, and an Advisory Council are components of a privately-funded community-building program in place at BCA. These services complement our publicly funded HIV-related services and help us counter the isolation and marginalization that contribute to poorer health outcomes among Black LGBT. Check the calendar for dates for these activities. For more information, contact Francis Broome at (415) 615-9945, ext. 114.
Case Management/Counseling
As a trusted community organization with a long history in San Francisco’s Black community, BCA has extensive access to culturally competent resources for HIV-positive individuals. BCA's case management services ensure that people living with HIV have access to public and private benefits, housing, quality medical care and other social services and information for healthy living. BCA also offers an array of prevention and health wellness services to increase awareness and reduce the stigma of mental health issues. Counseling about HIV risks and transmission is provided confidentially by health education and counseling staff at BCA. For more information, contact Ben Hayes at (415) 615-9945, ext. 117, or Phillip Watson at (415) 615-9945, ext. 108.
Community Outreach and Health Education
Community Outreach and Health Education is provided by BCA's outreach and health education team in underserved neighborhoods, such as Bayview Hunters Point, South of Market, Visitacion Valley, the Tenderloin and the Western Addition. This team is knowledgeable about health resources and services that are available for residents. If you have questions about BCA’s community outreach services, contact Francis Broome at (415) 615-9945, ext. 114.
CONNECTED
CONNECTED is a weekly drop-in group on Mondays for African American HIV+ men. This group is designed to increase awareness about the many co-factors that impact HIV+ health. Those issues include dealing with stigma, disclosing to family, friends or sexual partners, deciding if or when to start HIV medication, understanding how behavior change works, giving and getting support, and how to improve our health. CONNECTED looks at how we make decisions and their impact on health and, in the process, guides us towards positive change. For more information, contact Francis Broome at (415) 615-9945, ext. 114.
Complementary Alternative Medicine
BCA’s Complementary Alternative Medicine includes massage, chiropractic, reflexology, light therapy, and acupuncture services provided especially for those living with chronic illness. Sessions are usually held on Saturday. For more information, contact Mark Matthews at (415) 615-9945, ext. 115.
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Health Screening
BCA works with a coalition of community-based organizations that address and work to raise awareness about and prevent health disparities — ranging from high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer to HIV and other illnesses. The collaboration provides education, screening and testing for a range of health issues affecting the Black community. For more information, contact Mark Matthews at (415) 615-9945, ext. 115, or send email to communityorganizing@bcoa.org.
Participate in Online Research
We are pleased to announce our recent affiliation with Find
A Cure Panel where people with HIV can participate in quantitative
online research designed specifically for them. For every survey
completed by those who register, Find A Cure Panel will donate
a minimum of $25 to BCA. This is a great way for you to impact
the development of future treatment for HIV while supporting BCA’s
mission.
Your personal or contact information will not be shared with those
parties for whom the research is being done. You will be identified
only by a 15-digit respondent ID number that looks like this:
40040-1234567890.You can complete the two-minute profile by clicking
here. Thank you for your support of BCA and Find A Cure
Panel!.
Rafiki Housing
BCA's Rafiki Housing Program began in 1991 when our first transitional
housing program in Bayview Hunters Point was opened. Brandy Moore
House is the crown jewel of Rafiki Housing and is named in memory
of co-founder William “Brandy” Moore, a staunch advocate
for fair housing and HIV/AIDS prevention for San Francisco’s
Black community. This 11-bed transitional house provides a comforting,
supportive and empowering program model to residents dealing with
HIV/AIDS, homelessness, substance abuse, and/or mental health
concerns. For more information, contact Randall Flagg at (415) 615-9945, ext. 112, or Ed Byrom at (415) 615-9945, ext. 120.
Rafiki Housing at Brandy Moore House
Rafiki Wellness
Fun and exciting health enhancement and stress reduction classes are offered every Thursday evening and usually on Saturday morning for those who are serious about taking better care of their health this year. Some of the activities include Soulful Yoga, Qi Gong and Soul Chi. For more information, contact Mark Matthews at (415) 615-9945, ext. 115, or send email to communityorganizing@bcoa.org.
SATURDAZE
SATURDAZE is our monthly drop-in group for African American HIV+ men looking to connect with other brothers on a social level. SATURDAZE offers a continental breakfast and complementary alternative services, such as massage, chiropractic, and reflexology to help participants unwind, heal and let go of some of the pressures of the world. For more information, contact Francis Broome at (415) 615-9945, ext. 114.
Southeast Partnership for Health Center of Excellence
The mission of the Southeast Partnership for Health Center of Excellence is to establish a high-quality, accessible, comprehensive, culturally competent, and fully integrated HIV service program that extends the quality and length of life for low-income HIV-infected and affected African American San Francisco residents with a focus in the southeast corridor. For more information, contact Ed Byrom at (415) 615-9945, ext. 120.
Straight Black Men's Drop-In Group
BCA, in partnership with UCSF/360 Program and the AIDS Health Project, conducts a drop-in support group for HIV-positive straight-identified Black men. Stop by BCA’s offices every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. You’ll find a safe and welcoming environment. Food is provided. For more information, contact Ben Hayes at (415) 615-9945, ext. 117. Click here to view flyer.
TeleHealth
BCA is participating with UCSF/360 Program in a newly-formed telemedicine network of medical clinics in San Francisco using live video technology to address health education between patients and providers in a confidential setting. Patients can come to BCA and have face-to-face conversations with a primary care specialist, nutritionist and/or pharmacist. The health education provided is supplemental support to the patients and does not take the place of appointments with patients' existing primary care providers. Appointments are made on Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning. For more information, call Tewedros (Teddy) Teketel at (415) 615-9945, ext. 116. Click here to view flyer.