Housing

The HOPWA program provides financial assistance for housing needs as well as budget management services for those living with HIV/AIDS. Funding for this program is provided by the California State Office of AIDS.

NUTRITION

Our Nutrition Cafe program provides fun, free cooking classes for those affected by HIV/AIDS and their caregivers. Funding for this program is supported by the HIV Care Program under the California Department of Public Health. Limited FEMA food assistance available at our Redding office location.

minority aids initiative grant

The MAI project aims to increase general knowledge about HIV/AIDS and increase HIV testing by removing barriers in local Asian communities, specifically the Hmong community, in Butte County. HIV testing and educational presentations are offered in both Hmong and English. Funding for this project is from the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health.

aids drug assistance program (ADAP)

The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) helps ensure that people living with HIV and AIDS who are uninsured and under-insured have access to medication.

HIV Care Program (HCP)

HCP aims to ensure access to HIV/AIDS care, treatment, and prevention services.

For more information on these or any other programs contact the Caring Choices staff at

530-899-3873, toll-free at 866-703-3873, or via email.

Free HIV Testing

Caring Choices Partners with Stonewall Alliance Center and Home and Healthcare Management to offer free HIV testing in Butte County. Free confidential testing is offered every Tuesday from 9:00 am -1:00 pm. at our Chico home office and Saturdays at Stonewall Alliance Center.

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Medication Assessments

Caring Choices has partnered with Home & Health Care Management to provide medication assessments at no cost (donations accepted) for older adults 60 years of age or older who are living in Placer County. This program is funded by the Area 4 Agency on Aging.

caregiver respite program

Caring Choices has partnered with Home & Health Care Management to provide caregiver respite services at no cost (donations accepted) for the caregiver of an older adult 60 years of age or older who are living in Yuba or Sutter County. This program is funded by the Area 4 Agency on Aging.

For more information on these or any other programs contact the Caring Choices staff at

530-899-3873, toll free at 866-703-3873, or via email.

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EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER CENTER

Caring Choices has an agreement with Butte & surrounding Counties to serve as an Emergency Volunteer Center in the event of an emergency. This center is activated when requested by the County Office of Emergency Services.

For more information on these or any other programs contact the Caring Choices staff at 530-899-3873, toll free at 866-703-3873, or via email.