Compassionate Services
Across the HIV Care Continuum.
Frannie Peabody Center programs support people in accessing the prevention and care services they need to achieve and maintain health stability.
HIV Case Management
The primary goal of HIV case management services is to ensure clients have the resources and support to achieve and maintain stable health.
HIV Case Management is available to all individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Maine living at or below 500% of the Federal Poverty Line. Services are covered by MaineCare and Maine's Ryan White Part B Program for individuals without Mainecare. Clients enrolled in case management participate in the development of care plans and annual assessments to evaluate needs and set goals.
Eligibility
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These services may include:
one-on-one linkage to care
assistance with applications for insurance, housing, social service, and entitlement programs
help to address legal, mental health, and substance use issues
risk-reduction counseling to prevent the spread of HIV
emergency assistance for dental care, eye care, and other medical expenses (income guidelines and annual cap apply)
emergency assistance with rent, mortgage, and utility payments (income guidelines and an annual cap apply)
rental subsidies (income guidelines and rent standards apply; wait list time varies).
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If you are a person living with HIV/AIDS looking for HIV case management, please call 207.774.6877 or email info[at]peabodycenter.org
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If you are a provider looking to refer an individual to HIV Case Management Services, please complete the referral packet and fax to 207.879.0761
Referrals to Case Management Services
Housing Assistance
Safe, affordable housing is closely linked to successful HIV health outcomes. Frannie Peabody Center proudly partners with fellow HIV/AIDS service providers to administer statewide housing assistance for people living with HIV/AIDS in Maine funded by the US Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HOPWA).
HOPWA assistance is available for Maine residents living with HIV/AIDS who meet application requirements and have incomes at or below 80% of the Area Median Income.
People utilizing U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) assistance, such as, Section 8, Shelter + Care, SHP and SRO Mod Rehab, are not eligible for HOPWA services.
Eligibility
Services
short-term financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and utility payments to help people living with HIV maintain stable housing.
Rental subsidies for people living with HIV through the Tenant-based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program.
Referrals for Housing Assistance through HOPWA
If you are interested in short-term financial assistance for housing expenses, contact your case manager to complete the appropriate paperwork. If you do not have an HIV case manager, contact us at 207.774.6877.
Outside Cumberland and York counties, contact your local HIV Service Organization (HSO). Locate an HSO in your area.
We are proud to partner with Equality Community Center’s Equality Commons - an affordable senior housing complex for people aged 55+. Eleven of these units are set aside for people enrolled in our case management services, providing a critical resource amidst a challenging housing market.
Peer Support
Led by Licensed Social Workers who also provide HIV Case Management services, this support group offers an opportunity for people living with HIV to connect on issues unique to lived experience, and other various life challenges that clients may benefit from processing in a group setting.
Accessing Peer Support Group Meetings
Our Peer Support Group is available to people enrolled in our case management services and space is limited. If you are interested in attending, please call 207.774.6877
Community Engagement
Annual engagement and support activities are held throughout the year for people we serve through HIV case management. Please contact your case manager for information on these activities and our annual client holiday party.
We invite all members of our community to attend agency events that are open to the public, often free of charge.
Prevention Services
Walk-in Testing: HIV & Hep C
Mon/Wed 12-5pm
30 Danforth St. Suite 309, Portland Maine 04101
Prevention staff are certified by the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention, and use FDA-approved rapid testing technology.
HIV Self Test Kits
Free HIV self-test kits are mailed in discrete packaging and distributed by our community partners.
HIV PrEP and PEP Navigation
Insurance covers HIV prevention medication before and after a potential exposure to HIV. Our staff are here to help you connect to the prevention tools that are right for you.
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Pre-exposure prophylaxis, also called PrEP, is a safe, effective prescription medicine that can reduce the risk of getting HIV by as much as 99%.
PrEP may be right for you if you test negative for HIV and have risk factors.
Frannie Peabody Center can help connect you to PrEP providers if you do not already have one.
PrEP medication is available in pill form or as a long-acting injectable administered by a provider. It is covered by all major insurers.
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Post-exposure prophylaxis, also called PEP, is a safe, effective prescription medicine that you can take after a possible exposure to reduce the risk of getting HIV. PEP must be initiated within 72 hrs of possible exposure.
PEP is taken every day for 28 days, and it is most effective when you take all doses as prescribed.
If you think you may have been exposed to HIV, Frannie Peabody Center can help connect you to a provider, or visit an urgent care or emergency room.
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Learn more about prevention and care for other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) here.
Safe Sex Supplies
Free safe sex supplies are available for pickup at our office, distributed by our partners, and are included in self-test kit mailings.
Community Partnerships
Frannie Peabody Center partners with a wide range of community partners to provide on-site outreach and testing services. If you represent an organization or venue that would like to host a testing event, please email us.
For support for additional sexual health resources, visit our community partners:
City of Portland Public Health STI Clinic
The Wayne Fette HIV Prevention Program
Wayne Fette was an early and longstanding supporter and advocate for HIV/AIDS services, offering one of the first venues for free HIV testing in Ogunquit, Maine. He also proudly flew the first rainbow flag in Ogunquit, Maine, in recognition of LGBTQ rights. Wayne always made a point to contribute to and participate in charitable events, raising awareness and funds for critical services, including Ogunquit’s Spirit of Giving and The Southern Maine AIDS Walk. He was on various boards including GLAD (Boston) and the Youth Enrichment Center at Hilton-Winn Farm. Our community fondly remembers his smile, warmth and generosity, and we are honored to name the Prevention Program in his memory.
