A safe, comfortable haven away from home
Serving Lake County since 2001

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Drop-In Center provides counseling, social activities, informational meetings, support groups, and literature to persons living with HIV and AIDS.

Cost/Funding Sources:
There is no charge to those who are eligible.

Funding is provided by the Ryan White Foundation, Redbud Health District Board, and County Department of Public Health.

To Qualify:
The Drop-In Center is open to everyone with HIV/AIDS, their family, friends, and caregivers. The center is the only service of its kind in Lake County.

Coverage Area:
Lake County:
Clearlake, Clearlake Oaks, Clearlake Park, Glenhaven, Lower Lake, Middletown, and Lucerne.

Program Description:
The Drop-In Center provides people with HIV/AIDS a drug free environment for socialization. At the Center, clients have the opportunity to socialize with staff, volunteers, and other clients. Computers with Internet and e-mail access provide socially-isolated clients a "window on the world." A wide range of social activities is offered - potluck lunches, holiday parties, movie afternoons, crafts, and outings in local parks and recreation areas. The Center provides clients with access to a washer and dryer, a shower, and a food bank and/or food vouchers to supplement the client's nutritional needs.

Drop-In Center Services are important because:
We firmly believe that HIV prevention efforts must target those who are HIV positive, as well as those who are negative. And while prevention for positives is a well-accepted approach in urban areas, it remains an innovative concept in most rural counties.

Experience/Capacity and Qualifications of Key Staff:
The Drop-In Center has provided services to persons with HIV/AIDS since 1984. We have a qualified staff with several years of experience in this field.

Contacts (For More Information):
TO LEARN MORE--just give us a call or drop by. We are here to help you, or someone you know.

Drop-In Center
(707) 994-6989
14644 Lakeshore Dr., Suite B
Clearlake, CA 95422