Goals

Reduce the spread of HIV and AIDS in Ventura County through education and outreach.

Services

Provides HIV/AIDS education and prevention information for juveniles, including those in county correctional facilities and alternative schools, migrant farm and service workers, women of child-bearing years, men having sex with men and persons engaging in unprotected sex with multiple partners. Bilingual information is available in Spanish, and referrals are also available.

Ventura County Public Health also provides direct intervention services through the HIV/AIDS Center.

Contact for Information
Call the AIDS Hotline: 805-677-5295 or contact:
Susan Attaway, HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention Coordinator: 805-677-5262
2323 Knoll Drive
Ventura, CA 93003

Days and Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, some evenings by arrangement.

Method of Payment and Fees
Services are free of charge.

How Referred to the Program
Referrals can be made from many sources: Self, school, health care providers, Corrections, Courts, Protective Services, other County programs, Federal or State programs, community organizations.

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