Services

2009 Survey

HEALTH COUNSELING

For clients, family members and the public, current hepatitis C information is vital. Alana Spence, SLO Hep C Project's Health Counselor, provides current treatment information, is a link to the medical community for the agency and, for clients, and is able to give referrals to physicians, discuss drug side effects and disease progression. Counseling available in both English and Spanish.

BENEFITS COUNSELING

Insurance and benefit programs such as SSI, SSDI, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and private insurance programs can be confusing and daunting to those trying to utilize them. SLO Hep C Project's Benefits Counselor, Cathy Lewis, helps our clients access the benefits that they are entitled to. Cathy can also help with access to programs for housing assistance.

REFERRAL ASSISTANCE

Assistance is available to SLO Hep C Project's clients from access:

  • Counseling
  • Nutritional Counseling
  • Medical Exams
  • Lab tests (including liver biopsy)
  • Food Pantry

VOLUNTEER SERVICES

SLO Hep C Project provides practical assistance for clients, such as transportation to appointments, housekeeping, meal preparation or food delivery and companionship, SLO Hep C Project's Volunteer Coordinator, Karla Quiroga, matches client needs and volunteer availability.

INFORMATIONAL FORUMS

Several times a year, SLO Hep C Project provides informational forums for clients and interested community members. Topics include treatment issues, nutrition, psycho-social issues, benefits information, personal budgeting, etc.

SUPPORT GROUP

Facilitated by SLO Hep C Project's Health Counselor, Alana Spence, an informal Hep C Support Group meets the third Saturday of each month at St. Stephan's Episcopal Church at 10:30 a.m. (next to the SLO Hep C Project's office). Clients and non-clients are welcome to attend. HEP C ANTIBODY TESTING TIMES & LOCATIONS Antibody testing

Featured Event

World Viral Hepatitis Awareness Day

May 19th, 2009

May 19th is World Viral Hepatitis Awareness Day. A proclamation will be read in the Legislature in Sacramento. The bill, authored by our local Assemblyman, Sam Blakesless and co-authored by Senator Abel Maldenado, has had 63 other legislators sign on as sponsors. The SLO Hep C Project was instrumental in bringing the need for more education and awareness to the legislators.

In addition, the local Board of Supervisors will be reading the same proclamation at the Board meeting on the 19th.
 

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How Can I Help

Our community has a rich history of volunteerism – people are always looking for ways to give back. The SLO Hep C Project offers a wide variety of ways to be involved, to touch a life, to leave a legacy, to make a difference. Click on the buttons below to find option is the best fit for you, or contact us to talk about how you feel you might be able to help.

All of us at the SLO Hep C Project appreciate your generosity, your time and your talents.

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