Intake and Needs Assessment
All clients of C.A.R.E. are interviewed by a case manager and informed of all the services available from all agencies and community
resources. All information, records, communications, and interactions are maintained at the C.A.R.E. office to ensure the strictest
confidence.
Housing Opportunities
Housing Opportunities for Person with AIDS (HOPWA) program goal is to prevent homelessness to individuals who have HIV/AIDS and
their families in Wayne, Appling, Toombs, Jeff Davis, Tatnall, Evans, Candler, and Bulloch counties. Funds assist with housing
deposits, utility deposits, long-term assistance (one year), short-term assistance (21 weeks), and emergency placement for
homelessness. This is funded through a grant from the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Clients are asked to bring proof of
income. Other helpful documents are picture ID, and SS card. Income is not required to receive housing referral but is required to
receive financial assistance for housing. Clients needing emergency assistance for late rent, mortgage or utilities must bring copy of
LATE notice or bill, copy of lease, and proof of income. Contact Arlene Mutchler at arlene@jesupcare.com or Jeff Johnson at
jeff@jesupcare.com
Our Shelter Plus Care, HUD program, provides permanent housing in connection with supportive services to homeless people with HIV
and their families. The program provides rental assistance accompanied by a range of supportive services funded by other sources.
The program is designed to serve a population that has been traditionally hard to reach - homeless persons with disabilities such as
serious mental illness, chronic substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS. Goals of the S+C Program are to assist homeless individuals and their
families to increase their housing stability, skills and/or income, and self-sufficiency. Contact Renee Horton at renee@jesupcare.com
or Arlene Mutchler at arlene@jesupcare.com for more info.
Support Groups
Support groups are held once a month in Jesup, Waycross, and Douglas. These groups are for HIV-positive individuals and their
caregivers. An HIV-positive addiction support group is available on an as needed basis. Contact Arlene Mutchler at
arlene@jesupcare.com for more info.
Food Pantry
The CARE Food BANK is open every clinic day (check calendar) from 9AM--3PM. This program is available for individuals who are
HIV-positive and their families who receive government assistance. Those who are interested should bring proof of assistance
(Medicaid, PeachCare, Food Stamps, WIC, SSI, etc.) and a photo ID. This program is provided through community donations.
S.I.S.T.A.
S.I.S.T.A. targets ages 18 and up, at-risk African-American females in local churches, mentoring programs, civic organizations, Housing
Authority communities, Job Corps Centers, correctional facilities, and all other neighborhoods in the community. The programs five
sessions are based on five main topics that culminate to provide a blueprint to make healthier lifestyle choices. The five topics are:
Building Ethnic and Gender Pride; Promoting HIV/AIDS Awareness; Developing Assertiveness Skills Training; Teaching Behavioral
Self-Management; and Developing Coping Skills. After the participants complete all five sessions, which can be done idealistically in
one or two days, they receive a $25 gift card as a reward for their participation. Contact Cathy Wilson at cathy@jesupcare.com; Iman
Johnson at iman@jesupcare.com. This program was made possible impart by a grant from the Georgia Department of Community
Health, Division of Public Health, HIV Unit with funding from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Their website is
www.health.state.ga.us
Support Services
CARE, Inc. also provides outreach HIV testing, American Red Cross HIV/AIDS education programs, nutrition and financial counseling,
peer counselors, quarterly regional conferences for HIV-positive clients, a monthly calendar, and transportation.
All clients of C.A.R.E. are interviewed by a case manager and informed of all the services available from all agencies and community
resources. All information, records, communications, and interactions are maintained at the C.A.R.E. office to ensure the strictest
confidence.
Housing Opportunities
Housing Opportunities for Person with AIDS (HOPWA) program goal is to prevent homelessness to individuals who have HIV/AIDS and
their families in Wayne, Appling, Toombs, Jeff Davis, Tatnall, Evans, Candler, and Bulloch counties. Funds assist with housing
deposits, utility deposits, long-term assistance (one year), short-term assistance (21 weeks), and emergency placement for
homelessness. This is funded through a grant from the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Clients are asked to bring proof of
income. Other helpful documents are picture ID, and SS card. Income is not required to receive housing referral but is required to
receive financial assistance for housing. Clients needing emergency assistance for late rent, mortgage or utilities must bring copy of
LATE notice or bill, copy of lease, and proof of income. Contact Arlene Mutchler at arlene@jesupcare.com or Jeff Johnson at
jeff@jesupcare.com
Our Shelter Plus Care, HUD program, provides permanent housing in connection with supportive services to homeless people with HIV
and their families. The program provides rental assistance accompanied by a range of supportive services funded by other sources.
The program is designed to serve a population that has been traditionally hard to reach - homeless persons with disabilities such as
serious mental illness, chronic substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS. Goals of the S+C Program are to assist homeless individuals and their
families to increase their housing stability, skills and/or income, and self-sufficiency. Contact Renee Horton at renee@jesupcare.com
or Arlene Mutchler at arlene@jesupcare.com for more info.
Support Groups
Support groups are held once a month in Jesup, Waycross, and Douglas. These groups are for HIV-positive individuals and their
caregivers. An HIV-positive addiction support group is available on an as needed basis. Contact Arlene Mutchler at
arlene@jesupcare.com for more info.
Food Pantry
The CARE Food BANK is open every clinic day (check calendar) from 9AM--3PM. This program is available for individuals who are
HIV-positive and their families who receive government assistance. Those who are interested should bring proof of assistance
(Medicaid, PeachCare, Food Stamps, WIC, SSI, etc.) and a photo ID. This program is provided through community donations.
S.I.S.T.A.
S.I.S.T.A. targets ages 18 and up, at-risk African-American females in local churches, mentoring programs, civic organizations, Housing
Authority communities, Job Corps Centers, correctional facilities, and all other neighborhoods in the community. The programs five
sessions are based on five main topics that culminate to provide a blueprint to make healthier lifestyle choices. The five topics are:
Building Ethnic and Gender Pride; Promoting HIV/AIDS Awareness; Developing Assertiveness Skills Training; Teaching Behavioral
Self-Management; and Developing Coping Skills. After the participants complete all five sessions, which can be done idealistically in
one or two days, they receive a $25 gift card as a reward for their participation. Contact Cathy Wilson at cathy@jesupcare.com; Iman
Johnson at iman@jesupcare.com. This program was made possible impart by a grant from the Georgia Department of Community
Health, Division of Public Health, HIV Unit with funding from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Their website is
www.health.state.ga.us
Support Services
CARE, Inc. also provides outreach HIV testing, American Red Cross HIV/AIDS education programs, nutrition and financial counseling,
peer counselors, quarterly regional conferences for HIV-positive clients, a monthly calendar, and transportation.
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Wellness Centers Toll
Free Numbers
Bulloch 800-796-6213
Coffee 866-808-7828
Toombs 866-406-6534
Ware 866-308-5974
Free Numbers
Bulloch 800-796-6213
Coffee 866-808-7828
Toombs 866-406-6534
Ware 866-308-5974
| 105 West Plum Street, Jesup, Georgia 31545 P.O. Box 552, Jesup, Georgia 31598 Phone: 912-530-8078 The Housing Program and SISTA Fax: 912-530-9188 Email: info@jesupcare.com |