Rural AIDS Services Program

RASP Locations
Mission Statement
Outreach has the purpose of educating the rural community about HIV risk, behavior change, opportunity and availability of HIV testing and counseling, client advocacy and availability of services to HIV+ residents. Case management is the partnership between the client and the Case Manager in which the involved parties work together to maintain client independence to the greatest extent possible by increasing client access to appropriate services in a timely, coordinated manner.

HIV Prevention Education - Small group educational presentations on how to prevent HIV, offered free to jails, restitution centers, probation departments, treatment programs and other facilities.

Outreach - Street outreach to individuals offering safer sex and drug use information

Case Management (Linkage with medical and social service providers, short and long term planning) for HIV+ residents of Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano and Williamson Counties.
· Transportation to medical and dental appointments
· Financial assistance for prescriptions, radiology services, specialty physician services, mental health counseling and rent/utilities.
· Emergency food vouchers for low-income clients.