Services

We believe that the first line of defense against HIV/AIDS is prevention: primarily, keeping people from becoming infected with HIV and; secondarily, preventing those who are already HIV-positive from infecting others. If we do not stop the spread of HIV/AIDS in this country, then we may face many of the same challenges now being encountered in Africa, specifically, the costs of keeping people alive may become too prohibitive.

As BEBASHI looks toward the future…it’s a bittersweet time for those of us working in the HIV/AIDS field. Despite statistics that prove that fewer people are getting AIDS and those who are, are succumbing less frequently from it, there continues to be an significant rise in HIV infection in the African American, Latino, and female community. In order to continue educating those in the community that have a “false sense of security” about safer sex practices and provide services to those living with HIV, BEBASHI will need the support of caring people like you. We hope our mission will become your mission because we cannot win this war against HIV/AIDS alone.

BEBASHI offers a wide range of services:

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  Prevention Education. Culturally sensitive education workshops to populations most at risk for HIV infection. More Info »
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  HIV/STI and Pregnancy Counseling and Testing. Anonymous or confidential counseling provided prior to and after HIV antibody testing. More Info »
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  Medical Case Management. Professional social work services provided to approximately 500 persons living with HIV/AIDS. More Info »
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  Prison Discharge Planning. A discharge planning program linking HIV+ individuals newly discharged from prisons. More Info »
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  Syphilis Elimination. Targeted outreach, prevention education presentations and testing to prevent the spread of Syphilis.More Info »
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  Care Outreach. Links HIV+ individuals not receiving HIV primary medical care and/or behavioral health care into treatment.More Info »
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  Informal Support. Support groups for various populations of people living with HIV/AIDS in Philadelphia.More Info »
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  Women's Initiative.Case management services targeting HIV+ women and HIV+ women who have children who are not positive. More Info »
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  Nutritional Support. Non-perishable food items and food vouchers offered to persons infected and affected by HIV disease. More Info »
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  BEBASHI'S HYPE Program (Helping Young People Excel). Program combating STIs and teen pregnancies among adolescents.More Info »
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  Our Bodies. Educates medically under-served women about breast cancer and links them screening and diagnostic service resources. More Info »
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  Early Intervention. Targets high risk women in non traditional settings (soup kitchens, WIC programs, shelters) for HIV/STI screening and referral to needed resources.More Info »
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  Heart to Heart. A special program designed to provide intensive case management to high risk HIV Negative women.
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