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Welcome to Community Resources Minnesota, a podcast where we explore the different community resources that Minnesota has to offer! The first part of our episodes explore individual organizations, nonprofits, or opportunities and the second part of our episodes list out information from authoritative sources like the Minnesota Department of Health.
Today we are exploring Youth and AIDS Project or YAP for short. YAP is located at 2929 4th Ave S #203, Minneapolis, MN 55408 and their phone number is 651-231-4849. Their website is yapmn.org and the following information all comes from that website.
Youth AIDS Project
The University of Minnesota Youth and AIDS Projects (YAP) was founded in 1989, with a mission to prevent transmission of HIV to and from high-risk youth and to provide care to youth and families living with HIV infection. Our governing philosophy is that adolescents can and do make responsible health-related decisions, given appropriate resources and support. YAP programs are grounded in the belief that HIV-related services for youth must be developmentally appropriate, culturally competent, coordinated, and family-centered in order to be effective.
YAP is administratively housed in the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota. As both a University- and community-based organization, YAP intertwines service provision, research, and teaching in all aspects of programming.
Overall COVID-19 Response:
The safety and health of our clients, community, and staff are central to our response to COVID-19. As a result, YAP staff have moved to a hybrid remote/in-person work model. Walk-in services may not be available at all times. Education groups have resumed, and we are making our best efforts to include a virtual option for these sessions.
If attending an in-person appointment, face coverings (masks) and social distancing are recommended. If you would like the staff person you are meeting with to wear a mask, please inform them. Masks are available to all clients for both YAP office use, and for PPE use in the community. If you require additional assistance or precautions, contact YAP staff prior to your appointment.
Services:
HIV Case Management Services
HIV services help HIV+ youth achieve quality of life, prevent premature illness/death, and prevent secondary transmission to partners and offspring.
This is accomplished through comprehensive case management and easy access to:
Cost-effective medical/dental/nutritional services
Mental health services
Social services
Prevention services
Educational/vocational services
Financial/logistical services
Legal/advocacy services
Treatment Adherence services
HIV Prevention Program
Our Prevention Program aims to prevent transmission of HIV to and from 13 to 24 year-old young men who have sex with men (YMSM) and to improve the capacity of providers and parents to meet these young people's prevention needs.
HIV Risk Assessment
Upon enrollment, all clients complete an individual risk assessment with our HIV Prevention Program staff. These sessions are scheduled at the clients' conveniences in a variety of locations. The initial assessment provides the case manager a baseline of information for individualized education and risk-reduction counseling and also allows us to monitor subsequent changes in knowledge and attitudes about HIV/AIDS and other STI's (sexually transmitted infections), and risk behaviors. At the same time we are gathering information from a client, the client is receiving valuable information about HIV/AIDS and other STI transmission, and learning (and thinking) about their own level of risk.
Referral Services
After the initial assessment, prevention staff work with clients over a three month period to correct any remaining misinformation and to set individual goals for AIDS prevention. Youth who are in need of additional medical (including HIV testing and hepatitis vaccine), mental health, chemical dependency, or social services are offered appropriate referrals at this time. Whenever possible, clients are encouraged to involve their parents and families in the planning and implementation of referral services.
Follow-up
Clients are scheduled for a follow-up assessment within approximately three months of the initial interview. The purpose is to monitor short-term change in knowledge, attitudes, and behavior, to reinforce learning, and to encourage progress.
This program is open to HIV+ youth, ages 13 to 30, are the sexual or injection sharing partners of HIV+ youth, or identify as high risk of getting HIV. To enroll, please contact Wendi Johnson.
HIV Testing Services
The goal of YAP's HIV testing program is to reduce illness and death by promoting the early identification and treatment of HIV infection. HIV testing is a free service of the Youth and AIDS Projects. Learn more about our HIV Testing services here.
he goal of YAP's HIV testing program is to reduce illness and death by promoting the early identification and treatment of HIV infection. HIV testing is a free service of the Youth and AIDS Projects.
Our specific objectives are to:
Make HIV antibody counseling and testing easily available.
Link HIV+ youth with existing systems of care after diagnosis.
What are the testing procedures?
Our staff will explain the process and ask permission before testing.
Complete a questionnaire with a case manager to determine your specific level of risk.
We use the INSTI HIV 1/2 test kit that is at least 99.5% accurate. Testing is done by taking one drop of blood from the finger, results are available in as quickly as one minute.
A case manager at YAP will provide results and post-test counseling for follow up services.
This program is open to anyone who identifies as youth/young adult. To schedule an appointment, please contact Oceane Lune or Gage Urvina:
COVID-19 Education
An incentivized program that provides individual and group education on COVID-19 vaccines. Sessions are open to the community, and held on both individual and group levels. Referrals to vaccines and testing are available upon request. Learn more about our COVID- 19 services here.
Education sessions are about COVID-19 and Monkeypox
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By Jerome EvansWelcome to Community Resources Minnesota, a podcast where we explore the different community resources that Minnesota has to offer! The first part of our episodes explore individual organizations, nonprofits, or opportunities and the second part of our episodes list out information from authoritative sources like the Minnesota Department of Health.
Today we are exploring Youth and AIDS Project or YAP for short. YAP is located at 2929 4th Ave S #203, Minneapolis, MN 55408 and their phone number is 651-231-4849. Their website is yapmn.org and the following information all comes from that website.
Youth AIDS Project
The University of Minnesota Youth and AIDS Projects (YAP) was founded in 1989, with a mission to prevent transmission of HIV to and from high-risk youth and to provide care to youth and families living with HIV infection. Our governing philosophy is that adolescents can and do make responsible health-related decisions, given appropriate resources and support. YAP programs are grounded in the belief that HIV-related services for youth must be developmentally appropriate, culturally competent, coordinated, and family-centered in order to be effective.
YAP is administratively housed in the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota. As both a University- and community-based organization, YAP intertwines service provision, research, and teaching in all aspects of programming.
Overall COVID-19 Response:
The safety and health of our clients, community, and staff are central to our response to COVID-19. As a result, YAP staff have moved to a hybrid remote/in-person work model. Walk-in services may not be available at all times. Education groups have resumed, and we are making our best efforts to include a virtual option for these sessions.
If attending an in-person appointment, face coverings (masks) and social distancing are recommended. If you would like the staff person you are meeting with to wear a mask, please inform them. Masks are available to all clients for both YAP office use, and for PPE use in the community. If you require additional assistance or precautions, contact YAP staff prior to your appointment.
Services:
HIV Case Management Services
HIV services help HIV+ youth achieve quality of life, prevent premature illness/death, and prevent secondary transmission to partners and offspring.
This is accomplished through comprehensive case management and easy access to:
Cost-effective medical/dental/nutritional services
Mental health services
Social services
Prevention services
Educational/vocational services
Financial/logistical services
Legal/advocacy services
Treatment Adherence services
HIV Prevention Program
Our Prevention Program aims to prevent transmission of HIV to and from 13 to 24 year-old young men who have sex with men (YMSM) and to improve the capacity of providers and parents to meet these young people's prevention needs.
HIV Risk Assessment
Upon enrollment, all clients complete an individual risk assessment with our HIV Prevention Program staff. These sessions are scheduled at the clients' conveniences in a variety of locations. The initial assessment provides the case manager a baseline of information for individualized education and risk-reduction counseling and also allows us to monitor subsequent changes in knowledge and attitudes about HIV/AIDS and other STI's (sexually transmitted infections), and risk behaviors. At the same time we are gathering information from a client, the client is receiving valuable information about HIV/AIDS and other STI transmission, and learning (and thinking) about their own level of risk.
Referral Services
After the initial assessment, prevention staff work with clients over a three month period to correct any remaining misinformation and to set individual goals for AIDS prevention. Youth who are in need of additional medical (including HIV testing and hepatitis vaccine), mental health, chemical dependency, or social services are offered appropriate referrals at this time. Whenever possible, clients are encouraged to involve their parents and families in the planning and implementation of referral services.
Follow-up
Clients are scheduled for a follow-up assessment within approximately three months of the initial interview. The purpose is to monitor short-term change in knowledge, attitudes, and behavior, to reinforce learning, and to encourage progress.
This program is open to HIV+ youth, ages 13 to 30, are the sexual or injection sharing partners of HIV+ youth, or identify as high risk of getting HIV. To enroll, please contact Wendi Johnson.
HIV Testing Services
The goal of YAP's HIV testing program is to reduce illness and death by promoting the early identification and treatment of HIV infection. HIV testing is a free service of the Youth and AIDS Projects. Learn more about our HIV Testing services here.
he goal of YAP's HIV testing program is to reduce illness and death by promoting the early identification and treatment of HIV infection. HIV testing is a free service of the Youth and AIDS Projects.
Our specific objectives are to:
Make HIV antibody counseling and testing easily available.
Link HIV+ youth with existing systems of care after diagnosis.
What are the testing procedures?
Our staff will explain the process and ask permission before testing.
Complete a questionnaire with a case manager to determine your specific level of risk.
We use the INSTI HIV 1/2 test kit that is at least 99.5% accurate. Testing is done by taking one drop of blood from the finger, results are available in as quickly as one minute.
A case manager at YAP will provide results and post-test counseling for follow up services.
This program is open to anyone who identifies as youth/young adult. To schedule an appointment, please contact Oceane Lune or Gage Urvina:
COVID-19 Education
An incentivized program that provides individual and group education on COVID-19 vaccines. Sessions are open to the community, and held on both individual and group levels. Referrals to vaccines and testing are available upon request. Learn more about our COVID- 19 services here.
Education sessions are about COVID-19 and Monkeypox