Serving Since 1991

Since 1991, STAR has serviced over 40,000 persons who were identified as high risk individuals, 7% of whom were PLWHA. Our relationship in community is solid and we are known throughout the eligible metropolitan area for our Health Education Risk-Reduction (HERR) services, direct services and Counseling, Testing, and Referral Services (CTRS) via a mobile unit and special events that are coordinated and collaborated with faith communities and AIDS Service Organizations (ASOs).

Multiple Collaborative Partnerships

STAR has developed multiple collaborative partnerships with traditional and non-traditional partners to continue working effectively with the HIV+ and high-risk communities to address not only HIV but also other health disparities associated with HIV. STAR services include nontraditional outreach, customer advocacy, medical case management, prevention case management, Mental Health services, capacity building assistance locally and nationally, financial assistance, support groups, street outreach, and resource information, referrals, art and writing therapy, pastoral and life situational counseling, prevention education, volunteer training workshops, confidential HIV counseling and testing and buddy support to many women, men and community residents. Populations served are general population, incarcerated population, minority women and men.

Deploying Community Health Workers

STAR deploys Community Health Workers to mitigate poor health outcomes to clients living with cardiovascular, kidney, diabetic, mental health, substance abuse, etc., disparities in their homes and provides health and wellness education in alignment with the Affordable Care Act and assist with health benefits navigation.