ABOUT ACCEPT
Advocating for and serving members of our community.
ACCEPT was and is the only community-based organization providing HIV/AIDS prevention education, intervention, and support services targeting African Americans in Washoe County. ACCEPT was founded in 1995 by Pastor Glenn E. Taylor Sr., as an outreach ministry of the Greater Light Christian Center Church. In 1999 ACCEPT acquired its own 501c3. African Americans account for more HIV and AIDS cases than any other ethnic group in the United States. Although only 12% of the US population, African Americans account for 47% of all HIV/AIDS cases. We do not discriminate in our provision of services, we serve all ethnic groups and races. We also provide substance abuse prevention classes for children and parents, parenting education, wellness groups and trainings, capacity building trainings, and supportive care services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS in addition to HIV/AIDS prevention.
Our mission is to empower underserved individuals and families by providing public health services and resources through community partnerships serving a multicultural population with emphasis on at-risk communities.
AGENCY SNAPSHOT
HIV/AIDS Health Education and Risk Reduction (HERR)
Groups are for Men and Women living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. The HERR program provides services that educate consumers with HIV/AIDS about HIV transmission and how to reduce the risk of HIV transmission by disseminating information about medical and psychosocial support services and counseling to help consumers with HIV improve their health status. Community Health Education Risk Reduction includes various health topics regarding Social Determinants of Health to improve health outcomes.
The HERR Groups meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 pm at 2400 W 7th St, Reno NV 89503 (drive around to the back courtyard for entrance). Free DINNER is served!!
Always call to RSVP/ Siempre llame para reservar su cena
Outreach Services (Retention-in-Care)
Identifies People Living With HIV (PLWH) who either do not know their HIV status or those who know their status but are not currently in care. The Outreach Service Specialist provides identification of people who do not know their HIV status and linkage or re-engagement of PLWH who know their status into Ryan White Part B services, including the provision of information about health care coverage options. Outreach Services are often provided to people who do not know their HIV status; some activities will reach HIV-negative people. When these activities identify someone living with HIV, eligible clients will be linked to Ryan White Part B services.
Non-Medical Case Management Services (NMCM)
Provides assistance or referrals in accessing eligible clients’ medical, social, community, legal, financial, and other services. Public and private programs include Medicaid, Medicare Part D, State Pharmacy Assistance Programs, Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, Patient Assistance Programs, and other state or local healthcare services. Communication with said services can be through telephone, written, face-to-face, or other types of communication.
Eligibility
To access Ryan White-funded programs you must have a diagnosis of HIV, reside in Nevada, and be 400% below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). The objectives of the eligibility determination are to establish client eligibility before providing services, ensure all clients adhere to biannual (two a year) recertification requirements, collect basic applicant information to facilitate client identification, follow-up, and HRSA required performance measurements, inform the applicant of services that are available and what the client can expect if they are determined eligible for services, refer the applicant for case management and other services and programs, if eligible.
Medical Transportation Services
Conveyance services are provided directly via a gas voucher, bus pass, and Uber rides to enable consumers to access health care services and HIV-related health and support services thus allowing them to improve and maintain good health.
Ryan White programs of Nevada provides assistance or referrals in accessing medical, social, community, legal, financial, and other services to eligible consumers. Public and private programs may include: Medicaid, Medicare Part D, State Pharmacy Assistance Programs, Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Patient Assistance Programs, and other state or local healthcare services. Communication with said services can be through telephone, written, face-to-face, or other types of communication.