Shared experiences: three programs serving HIV-positive youths.
This article presents the major components of three models of linked psychosocial care for HIV-positive youths and youths at high risk for HIV infection: YouthCare (Seattle, Washington), TOPS Program (Bridgeport, Connecticut), and Boston HAPPENS (Boston, Massachusetts). These models were developed to connect hard-to-reach and otherwise marginalized youths to needed services. All sites have successful programs that are well integrated with their communities' systems of care for HIV-positive adolescents. The projects share their program elements, successes, and challenges. Practical suggestions are offered to those interested in providing and evaluating youth-oriented HIV care programs.
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YouthCare, Seattle, WA, USA.
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D000293:Adolescent; D016497:Adolescent Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D000328:Adult; D001900:Boston; D019090:Case Management; D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003237:Connecticut; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors; D014861:Washington