The C.AR.E.S. Department is a comprehensive HIV/AIDS program that provides prevention and intervention services to individuals and their families. Our goal is the prevention of HIV/AIDS through education, counseling, and other means of community awareness. Together with our funders and community partners, CHI is working towards “Ending the HIV Epidemic” in our community.

The C.AR.E.S. Department is a comprehensive HIV/AIDS program that provides prevention and intervention services to individuals and their families. Our goal is the prevention of HIV/AIDS through education, counseling, and other means of community awareness. Together with our funders and community partners, CHI is working towards “Ending the HIV Epidemic” in our community.

CHI provides services at the following health centers:

Doris Ison Health Center

10300 SW 216th Street
Miami, FL 33190

(305) 253-5100

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Martin Luther King Jr. Clinica
Campesina Health Center

810 West Mowry Drive
Homestead, FL 33030

(305) 248-4334

Get Directions

South Miami Health Center

6350 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143

(786) 292-5500

Get Directions

West Perrine Health Center

18255 Homestead Avenue

Perrine, FL 33143

(305) 234-7676

Get Directions

CHI provides services at the following health centers:

Doris Ison Health Center

10300 SW 216th Street
Miami, FL 33190

(305) 253-5100

Get Directions

Martin Luther King Jr. Clinica
Campesina Health Center

810 West Mowry Drive
Homestead, FL 33030

(305) 248-4334

Get Directions

South Miami Health Center

6350 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143

(786) 292-5500

Get Directions

West Perrine Health Center

18255 Homestead Avenue

Perrine, FL 33143

(305) 234-7676

Get Directions

CHI provides services at the following health centers:

Doris Ison Health Center

10300 SW 216th Street
Miami, FL 33190

(305) 253-5100

Get Directions

Martin Luther King Jr. Clinica
Campesina Health Center

810 West Mowry Drive
Homestead, FL 33030

(305) 248-4334

Get Directions

South Miami Health Center

6350 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143

(786) 292-5500

Get Directions

West Perrine Health Center

18255 Homestead Avenue

Perrine, FL 33143

(305) 234-7676

Get Directions

The C.A.R.E.S. Department is funded by several organizations such as:

  • Ryan White with Miami-Dade County
  • South Florida AIDS Network (SFAN)
  • Miami-Dade County Department of Health
  • Department of Health and Human Services (HRSA)

The C.A.R.E.S. Department is funded by several organizations such as:

  • Ryan White with Miami-Dade County
  • South Florida AIDS Network (SFAN)
  • Miami-Dade County Department of Health
  • Department of Health and Human Services (HRSA)
Services prevention and intervention provided in the C.A.R.E.S. Department include:
  • HIV testing and counseling
  • Condom distribution
  • Linkage to medical and dental care
  • Medical Case Management services
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Outreach services
  • Prescription drug assistance
  • Community-wide education/health fairs
  • Referrals for support and ancillary services

Services are provided to men, women, transgender, MSM, etc. who meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Age 18 and older
  • Uninsured or underinsured
  • Meet Federal Income guidelines (400% below the Federal Poverty Level)
  • Live in Miami-Dade County
  • Provide proper proof of status

Services are provided to men, women, transgender, MSM, etc. who meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Age 18 and older
  • Uninsured or underinsured
  • Meet Federal Income guidelines (400% below the Federal Poverty Level)
  • Live in Miami-Dade County
  • Provide proper proof of status

Community Initiatives :

“Know Your HIV Status”

Routine HIV testing to educate and prevent HIV infection.

  • Free HIV testing for all
  • Available at all CHI health centers
  • No appointment needed

PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis):

A way for people who do not have HIV but who are at very high risk of getting HIV to prevent infection by taking a pill.

  • Medication to prevent HIV infection (Truvada and Descovy)
  • Free or reduced cost to patient

Test & Treat Initiative:

The program benefits the client’s health and the community by providing initial ART while working through the issues of eligibility and linkage to ongoing HIV primary care.

  • Provides immediate linkage to HIV primary care
  • Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) at the time of HIV diagnosis
  • Return to care after a gap in services

This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $27,245,345 as of June 1, 2022, with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $27,245,345 as of June 1, 2022, with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

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