Ladies of Diversity Program

LODi program links HIV-positive women of color to HIV medical care.  We offer well-established network of medical providers and offer referrals based on each woman’s individual needs.  LODi assists women of color in understanding their role in seeking care and maintaining their overall health.

Who is eligible for the LODi Program
African-American and Latina Women are eligible for the program if they meet any one of the following requirements:

• Newly diagnosed
• Fallen out of HIV care
• HIV-positive women in need of additional care or resources
• Inconsistent with medical care

LODi’s Goal
LODi’s program goal is to link and retain HIV-positive women into treatment and medical care of the disease.  After enrolling, she will be assigned a Community Health Worker who will assist her with obtaining medical appointments and follow up with her to help her keep those appointments.

Services Offered
LODi offers many services for women including, but not limited to:

• Financial Resources
• Housing Assistance
• Mental Health Care
• Substance Abuse Treatment
• Child Care Referrals
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Support Groups
• HIV Treatment and Education
• Volunteer Referring Opportunities
• Case Management

For more information on the LODi program, please contact: Tina Henderson, PhD, Program Manager at (213) 484-1186, X-3016. LODi Website.

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