On Friday, April 4, 2014 the Client Services department (HVCS’ largest) held a morning staff meeting in our Newburgh office, followed by a pizza party luncheon and a beautiful cake. It was all to say “Thanks!” for all the great work they do all year long in the service of our clients. Great job, CS Department! (And I hope you saved some of that cake for us.)
Posts Tagged ‘Newburgh’
Client Services Staff Appreciation Day
Friday, April 4th, 2014HIV & Your Heart: A Gilead Community Medical Affairs Presentation
Thursday, January 16th, 2014
This event is open to HVCS staff, outside service providers, students, and members of the general community. There is no cost to attend this presentation, and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by calling (914) 785-8277 by February 12, 2014.
Beauty & the Brew – World AIDS Day Celebration in Newburgh
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013
Building Bridges to Cultural Competency
Tuesday, September 10th, 20136.5 OASAS credits
This one-day training explores the broad definition of culture and its relationship to competent and effective health care and human service delivery.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
• Discuss invisible privilege and its affect on both receiving and providing services;
• Explore potential obstacles to providing effective services; and
• Describe how these obstacles are created when diverse cultures, Western medicine and human service deliveries collide.
Prerequisite: None
Audience: All health and human service providers.
To register, visit www.hivtrainingny.org.
Introduction to HIV, STIs and Viral Hepatitis
Tuesday, September 10th, 2013This one day introductory training will prepare non-physician health and human services providers to address HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and viral hepatitis in an integrated, client-centered manner. The training will review the similarities and differences in transmission, screening, available treatments and needed support services for each of the diseases. The training will emphasize the connection between these diseases and the skills needed to effectively interact with clients whose sexual or substance using behaviors place them at risk for HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
• Recall data showing the overlap of cases of HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis;
• State the rationale and importance of integration of services related to HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis;
• State the similarities and differences in how HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis are transmitted;
• Deliver an integrated prevention message for HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis;
• Provide clients with basic information about the spectrum of illness, testing and treatment for HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis; and
• Link clients to needed HIV, STI, and viral hepatitis testing, treatment and support services.
Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for this training. It is intended for individuals who have not had prior training in HIV, STIs or viral hepatitis.
Audience: This introductory training is for non-physician health and human services providers who will be responsible for delivering prevention, care or support services related to HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis.
To register, visit www.hivtrainingny.org.
Addressing Sexual Risk with Drug Users and Their Partners
Tuesday, September 10th, 20136.5 OASAS credits (not approved for initial CPS credentialing)
This one-day training will build participant knowledge and skills in offering sexual harm reduction options to substance users. Although expanded access to syringes and drug treatment options have helped people greatly reduce their substance use-related risks for HIV, the latest research shows that sexual risk behaviors play a significant role in new cases of HIV among people who use drugs and alcohol.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
• Recall the latest research that shows how expanded access to syringes and methadone maintenance programs has greatly reduced the number of new cases of HIV from substance use-related risk;
• Identify and discuss sexual risk behaviors clients engage in when using drugs and alcohol;
• Identify harm reduction strategies for reducing sexual risk among people who use drugs and alcohol; and
• Practice harm reduction messages tailored to sexual behaviors for people who use drugs and alcohol.
Prerequisite: It is strongly recommended that participants have attended the AIDS Institute training, “Reducing the Risk and Harm of HIV,” or have a working knowledge of harm reduction and addiction.
Audience: All health and human services providers.
To register, visit www.hivtrainingny.org.
Intro to Co-Occurring Disorders for Clients with HIV/AIDS
Friday, June 14th, 2013Intro to Co-Occurring Disorders for Clients with HIV/AIDS
June 18th, 2013 * 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
280 Broadway, Newburgh, N.Y., 4th Floor
HVCS (Formerly ARCS)
This one-day training will introduce non-physician providers to co-occurring disorders (substance abuse and mental illness) and their impact on people living with HIV/AIDS. The training will also review trauma and its impacts on care as well as “red flags” or warning signs that might indicate a problem with substance abuse and/or mental health. Participants will also be offered tools for making referrals for appropriate treatment for clients who may be experiencing co-occurring disorders.
To Register: www.hivtrainingny.org
Please contact Melinda Porta with all questions: MPorta@arcs.org
National HIV Testing Day Festival
Friday, June 14th, 2013
Positive Prevention: Connecting Care and Prevention
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013This one day training will provide participants with updated information and strategies for promoting prevention among people living with HIV/AIDS. The latest research demonstrates that early initiation of treatment, retention in care and viral load suppression are critical to the health of people with HIV and also play a key role in reducing new infections. Participants will learn strategies for coupling messages about the importance of clinical care with behavioral interventions to address the risks associated with sexual and substance using behaviors.
To register: http://www.arcs.org/register.php