Education and Outreach - Sub-Saharan African Youth and Family Services of Minnesota - SAYFSM
Offers free and confidential testing for HIV. Individuals are invited to pick a time and place to be tested. Results are usually available in 20 minutes and staff will provide pre- and post-counseling in English and some African languages. Confidential support group for Africans living with HIV and AIDS. Persons of all faiths are welcome. The meetings are culturally and linguistically appropriate. Meetings include a fellowship and spiritual period, a shared meal, and an emotional support and health wellness section.
Categories
Last assured
08/20/2024
Physical Address
2395 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55114
Hours
Call, hours vary
Voice
Fax
(651)646-0946
Application process
Call for HIV testing appointment; call or walk in for HIV support group
Required documents
Application/registration form; medical history
Eligibility
African immigrants who are HIV positive living in Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Washington, Wright counties
Languages
Swahili
Amharic
Somali
Oromo
Service area
Anoka County, MN Carver County, MN Chisago County, MN Dakota County, MN Goodhue County, MN Hennepin County, MN Isanti County, MN Ramsey County, MN Rice County, MN Scott County, MN Washington County, MN Wright County, MN
Agency info
Sub-Saharan African Youth and Family Services of Minnesota - SAYFSM
Culturally appropriate services for persons who are African-born and have been diagnosed as HIV positive.