Case Management
The goal of case management is to help clients maintain independence and control
over their lives and the decisions that affect them. This is achieved by linking
clients to much needed services. Coordination of services and continuity of
care are entrusted to a case manager who completes an in-depth assessment of
each
client's unique situation. This includes medical, social, psychological, and
survival needs as well as a review of medical, personal, financial, family,
and community resources. Those who are considered the client's families are
actively
involved in
the process and their needs for support and information are addressed as well.
Information and Referral
Provided by case managers and other staff. Information and referrals are available
to both clients and the general public utilizing our extensive resource files,
which include community services available to clients, up-to-date educational
materials on treatment/medical information, and information on community
programs and services available to our clients and their families. HIV
Prevention & Education
Strongest Link provides educational programs to assist people in learning ways
of protecting themselves from the spread of HIV. Our prevention programs focus
on providing updated information regarding HIV, modes of transmission, and
learning how to reduce high-risk behaviors. Professionally trained staff and
volunteers are available to provide these groups in a variety of settings.
In addition, people living with AIDS are available to educate the community
about the challenges of living with the disease.
Support Services
Strongest Link collaborates extensively with other organizations serving residents of Essex County. Through these ongoing provider relationships, case managers assist clients in the following ways:
- Accessing mental health and substance abuse counseling
- Housing assistance
- Nutrition services
- Medical and dental services
- Emergency assistance (food, utilities, rental assistance, and medication)
- Legal services
- Job training
- Peer support leaders and group
- Other complimentary services vital to the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS
Holiday Program
This signature program provides new winter clothes and/or toys to Strongest Link clients who have children under the age of 18. Interested donors are given the opportunity to purchase gifts for these children through the Strongest Link website. Our volunteers and staff also host an annual holiday party for clients and their guests.
Strongest Link Cornerstone Wellness Center
Located in downtown Central Square in Lynn, the Cornerstone is open to HIV positive individuals living in Essex County. Cornerstone Wellness Center provides clients with a safe & supportive environment to enjoy holistic therapies (acupuncture & massage therapy), case management, educational programs, and nutritional services which consist of consultations with a nutritionist, daily community meals (breakfast & lunch), and access to a food bank of nutritious groceries once a month. The goal of the wellness program is to increase client’s skills and knowledge so that they can improve their overall health and well-being.
Clients are not required to get their case management services through Strongest Link to be able to access services at Cornerstone. All services are free of charge.
New clients must make an appointment to complete an intake to become a Cornerstone member. Cornerstone is open Tuesday - Thursday 9-4 and Friday 9-3 and is located at 156 Broad St., 2nd floor, Suite 205, in the LEO Building. To make an appointment for intake call 781-581-2393.
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