ARCW provides comprehensive social services to more than 1,600 people with HIV disease to resolve difficult issues they confront and eliminate barriers to successful HIV care and treatment. ARCW social services are integrated with the ARCW Medical Center to help patients succeed with their treatment plans.
Social Work Case Management
ARCW has bachelor's and master's prepared social work case managers at our offices throughout Wisconsin. Social workers meet with HIV clients to conduct a formal assessment of their needs and develop individual care plans to address the issues they confront. These meetings are convenient and may take place in ARCW offices, health care settings, in the home or other accessible locations. Social work case managers help people with HIV disease access the medical care they need and the comprehensive health and social services provided by ARCW.
Benefits Advocacy
Our specially trained advocacy staff work with HIV clients to secure public and private assistance including Social Security benefits, Medical Assistance, commerical health insurance and other entitlements.
Transportation Assistance
ARCW social work case managers work with HIV patients and clients to provide transportation assistance, including bus tickets or passes, so they can attend medical and social service appointments.
Financial Assistance
ARCW provides financial assistance for medical, dental, mental health, rent and other expenses associated with HIV disease to help address the financial burdens faced by individuals with low income.
Family Services
ARCW provides support and counseling services that focus on the needs of families in which one or more members are living with HIV disease. This program includes education, social support and recreational activities that help families affected by HIV cope with the disease.
To access or gain information on these social services please contact the ARCW office nearest you.
