By Evelyn P. Tomaszewski, MSW, ACSW Introduction Brief Summary of Eligibility Required Documentation Determining Disability Application Process Presumptive SSI Benefits More Information Resources Introduction People living with HIV/AIDS may qualify for...
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HIV/AIDS: How Social Workers Help
Introduction Here are two articles illustrating how social workers help individuals with HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS How Social Workers Help Working With Immigrants Who Have HIV/AIDS
Immigrants with HIV/AIDS: How social workers help
Many undocumented clients remain in the United States after their visas expire because the quality of health care is better than what they could access in their home country.
HIV/AIDS in Women and Adolescents
HIV/AIDS and Women HIV/AIDS and Adolescents Exposure, Risk Factors, and Transmission Grassroots Efforts to Increase Awareness of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic With Teens HIV/AIDS and Women The number of women with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection and AIDS...
Improve Your HIV Care with Good Communication
Good communication helps you understand and manage HIV. Your own health depends on it.
How Social Workers Help People with HIV/AIDS
By Cynthia Teeters, MSW HIV and Social Work Substance Abuse and HIV Talking About Your HIV Status Fighting Drug and Alcohol Addiction Handling Partner Notification Investigating Your Health Benefits Peer and/or Professional Support AIDS Drug Assistance Program...
Organizations that Help People with HIV/AIDS
Use the following websites to find resources that support and help people with HIV/AIDS.
How to Date in a Post-Pandemic World
There are some advantages to virtual dating. Studies show that virtual dating allows for more quality time with fewer distractions, and it’s cheaper than going out.
How School Social Workers Help Schools and Communities
School social workers serve students, school administrators, teachers, and families in fostering a safe school environment and addressing issues that interfere with students’ academic achievement.
The Family Acceptance Project’s Studies of LGBT Youth
School Bullying, Violence Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Youth Linked With Risk for Suicide, HIV and STDs in Young Adulthood MAY 16, 2011 – Critical new research has found that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth who experience high...
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