Remarkable Care for People Living with HIV
We offer compassionate, affirming, and professional HIV/AIDS medical care and supportive services to the community. TPQC case management is largely funded by the Ryan White Part B program, which is federal funding made available to provide integrated, high quality HIV/AIDS care and services to income eligible individuals who are uninsured or under-insured. We work closely with HIV providers in our community to ensure that referrals and coordination of care is seamless. TPQC is also able to assist individuals living with HIV in obtaining medication as well as accessing health benefits counseling and supportive community programming. TPQC offers three main pillars of support to those living with HIV:
Case Management & Healthy Living
Health care and resource assistance for those enrolled in Medical Case Management:
HIV Medical Case Management is an evidence-based (meaning: proven effective by research!) program to ensure that individuals with HIV can not only live with HIV but thrive. Individuals receiving these services meet with their case managers to discuss their individual needs. The Project’s case managers can always provide:
1. Assistance with ensuring individuals have appropriate health insurance.
2. Enrollment in the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) to get HIV meds for free.
3. Assistance in paying qualifying medical bills including: visits to HIV provider, lab
work, dental, mental health, and substance use treatment.
5. Assistance with medical and supportive transportation when needed.
Transportation support comes in many different forms, including bus tokens, gas vouchers, insurance based transportaion and more. Talk to your Case Manager to find out what kind of transportation support fits your specific needs.
In some circumstances, The Project can provide additional assistance. If you need continued support, talk to your Case Manager to see if you qualify for the following assistance
1. Assistance with nutrition and dietary services.
2. Emergency assistance for rent and utilities.
This type of assistance is only available to individuals living in Illinois, as a limited and short-term solution in emergencies only.
3. Assistance with cell phone purchase or bills.
Interested in enrolling? Contact The Project today!
Community & Social Engagement
We provide social offerings and supportive services to anyone living with HIV, even if they are not enrolled in case management.
These events can include:
1. Weekly support group to connect with other people living with HIV.
2. Community advisory board opportunities to demonstrate your leadership skills in making TPQC a more effective provider of care.
3. Access to mental health services with clinical providers who understand the needs specific to persons living with HIV as well as members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Call today to learn more about our current offerings (309) 762-5433
Health Coverage Support
TPQC understands that the costs associated with caring for yourself when you live with HIV can be very high, and we work to assist with the high costs related to HIV medication so that staying in treatment is never a barrier to someone’s health. We can assist with insurance navigation, benefits counseling, open enrollment periods, and cost relief through our on-site clinical pharmacy and support staff.
Other Resources Include
PITCH (Positive Iowans Taking Charge)
HIV services are typically FREE to anyone living with HIV/AIDS regardless of income level. We serve both Iowa and Illinois residents.
Questions? Call today to speak with one of our case managers (309) 762-5433