Sometimes issues get in the way of your medical care… sometimes it’s dealing with real life problems or people that don’t understand. You may have things that you can’t control on your own and need help to deal. All this stuff can be a barrier to your HIV medical care and treatment.Â
There is a guide for teens, A Guide for Teens into Adult Care, which is available through download from AIDS Alliance for Children, Youth & Families. Download your free guide for teens transitioning into adult.
HIV
medical care specifically for youth and young adults is available
through the Kansas City Free Health Clinic. The care is confidential
and may be provided onsite or through an individualized referral.
The care includes:
- Access to HIV Medications and Clinical Trials – you may qualify for free care and treatment
- Help and support with meds -- meds can be tough. Treatment Adherence Services helps you make it work.
There are people at the Clinic who know HIV and specifically work with young people (ages 13-24) including
- Youth HIV Case Manager
- Peer Treatment Educators
- Substance Abuse Counselors
- Counselors and Therapists
- Prevention Counselors (for you and maybe your partner)
- Transportation Services
- Group and peer-led meetings
- People to help you access other services like housing, transportation, counseling and more
