Education and Outreach - Sub-Saharan African Youth and Family Services of Minnesota

Education and Outreach - Sub-Saharan African Youth and Family Services of Minnesota - SAYFSM

2395 University Avenue West, Suite 200, Saint Paul, MN 55114

Eligibility

African immigrants who are HIV positive living in Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Washington, Wright counties

Required documents

Application/registration form medical history

Hours

Call, hours vary

(651)644-3983

Voice

(651)646-0946

Fax

https://sayfsm.org/programs.html

[email protected]

Languages

Amharic, Oromo, Somali, Swahili

Application process

Call for HIV testing appointment; call or walk in for HIV support group

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

Description

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.

Last assured

08/20/2024

What's Here

Immigrants HIV Testing African Community AIDS Health/Disability Related Support Groups HIV Infections

Providing organization

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.