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Osborne Association
http://www.osborneny.org/
809 Westchester Avenue
Bronx, New York 10455
Phone: (718) 842-0500
Fax: (718) 378-7030
AIDS/HIV Hotline for Prisoners: (718) 378-7022
The Osborne Association provides programs and services to individuals and their families
who are or have been involved in the criminal justice system. The HIV Services Unit
of the Osborne Association comprises both in-prison and community-based services. HIV
In-Prison Services: Anonymous Counseling & Testing; Transitional Planning;
Support Services (individual and group); Basic and Advanced HIV Education. Prisons
served include Sing Sing, Fishkill, Downstate, Beacon and Green Haven Correctional
Facilities. The Osborne Association also operates the only peer-based AIDS/HIV
hotline for prisoners. Collect call are accepted Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
from 3 - 8pm at (718) 378-7022. Hotline services include peer counseling, peer
education (HIV prevention & treatment), transitional planning and referrals to other
services. HIV Community-Based Services: Intensive, Holistic Case
Management Services (benefits counseling, support, education, nutrition, acupuncture,
housing). Housing Services (securement of permanent housing). Legal Services
(HIV civil law advocacy).
Exponents, Inc.:
http://www.exponents.org/
151 West 26th Street
New York, New York 10001
Phone: (212) 243-3434
Fax: (212) 243-3586
EXPONENTS' mission is to assist individuals and families through difficult transitions -
from addiction to recovery, from incarceration to civilian life; from HIV negative to HIV
positive, and from welfare to work. Exponents' peer based programs create a sense of
community among substance users to provide outreach, education and support. Exponents'
advocates that former users play a role in the fight against AIDS and drug abuse.
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