Journal of Transmitted Diseases and Immunity

Effective community and campus partnerships for HIV and STI prevention, education and treatment

Infectious Diseases and STD-AIDS
April 26-27, 2018 Rome, Italy

Raja G. Bhattar and Milton Smith

University of California, USA Children′s Hospital of Los Angeles, USA

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Transm Dis Immun

DOI: 10.21767/2573-0320-C1-003

Abstract

This session highlights effective strategies for HIV prevention, intervention and care for students in US higher education. This session will focus on tangible outreach initiatives, partnerships and tools for increasing awareness of HIV and STIs, and PrEP in Los Angeles. Further, intentional partnerships with campus and community organizations have increased access to counseling and mental health services, HIV and STI testing services, research participation and access to care for HIV+ individuals. UCLA��?s LGBT Campus Resource Center, the Center for AIDS Research and Education and the Connect 2 Protect Coalition have developed a comprehensive set of services to impact campus communities, broader LA and even impact national trends. UCLA is a leader in HIV/AIDS research and services. UCLA students, staff and faculty can get tested on campus or with mobile testing vans, access HIV education, fill PrEP prescriptions, engage in HIV-related community outreach, attend HIV support groups and connect with community resources and service providers. This interactive session will provide effective strategies and engage participants in reflective activities to develop effective strategies and networks for their respective communities. Email:rbhattar@lgbt.ucla.edu Email:milsmith@chla.usc.edu