Serving HIV Positive Youth

Keywords / Description:

Advocates for Youth has created a summary of important criteria that should be considered when developing a program for HIV-positive youth. This summary provides information on how to make services youth-friendly, how to incorporate comprehensive health and mental health services into care and treatment plans, and also lists contact information for several national resources.

Toolkit:

HIV/STI Toolkit

Keyword Area:

Adolescents, Health Promotion and Health Education, HIV/AIDS, Vulnerable Populations

Jurisdiction:

Institutional Author:

Advocates for Youth

Submitted:

07/24/2007

Modified:

08/19/2009

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