Partner Organizations:
AIDS Resource Center
Serves over 500 persons with HIV per year, and impacts thousands through programs
providing education, case management, medical care access, transportation, and
outreach. ARC also acts as a primary gateway to GLBT community.
Consumer Advocacy Model (CAM)
Outpatient treatment program specifically designed for persons with disabilities
and/or mental illness. The program retains an active caseload of 300 persons,
with 42% African American clientele. CAM traditionally takes clients who are
unable to be served because of disability or have been unsuccessfully discharged
by other programs.
Center for Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (CADAS)
Residential and outpatient alcohol & drug treatment, including service to
many low-income clients and those involved with criminal justice system. CADAS
receives over 900 referrals per year, with 35% of outpatient and 50% of residential
referrals being African American. Program is administered by Combined Health
District, and has been AOD licensed for 31 years.
Montgomery County Combined Health District
Operates two community clinics providing general health care, including free
clinics for persons with HIV and also STDs. Conducts multiple Health Fairs during
year to promote health awareness in schools, churches, public and special events.
The district also sponsors outreach activities within communities for related
topics/issues.
Project C.U.R.E.
Project C.U.R.E provides opioid treatment with modalities that range from methadone
maintenance to residential care. The project is capable of intake of up to 300
new persons annually, with an active caseload over 450. Approximately 45% of
its clientele are African American.
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