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Project ARK
AIDS/HIV Resources & Knowledge
4169 Laclede Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
phone: 314.535.7275
fax: 314.535.1814

Health and Education for Youth
and Young Adults (HEY)

HEY is a health care and community education program for youth ages 13-24 who may be at risk for HIV, or who are living with HIV/AIDS. We offer confidential medical care, support groups, psychosocial activities and access to community resources, free HIV antibody counseling and testing, and educational and interactive programs. All of HEY's services are free.

Case Management

• Ensure entry into HIV-related medical care
• Assist with access to HIV-related services
• Help reach care and life goals
• Offer Support and encouragement

Clinic Services

• Access to confidential medical care for HIV
• Access to medications for HIV
• Information and education about HIV and treatment

  Support Groups

• For youth and young adults living with HIV
• For youth and young adults affected by HIV

Educational Presentations

• HIV 101
• Schools, youth service organizations, recreational centers, churches, etc.
• Skills building workshop for individuals, families and groups

  Services for LGBT Youth

• TNC: Youth of Color Support Group
• Growing American Youth Collaboration
• LGBT Youth Mentoring Network
• Guardian Project Social Discussion Group
• Transgender Services
  

  Outreach

• Free, confidential oral HIV testing (no needles/no blood)
• Club and street outreach
• Free condom distribution

Educational Support Groups

• TNC - a young men's support group
• Guardian Social Discussion group
  
• Young women's group
• Safer sex workshop