Ryan White Program

Emory’s Ryan White Program offers the following HIV/AIDS resources and services:

• Access to HIV research
• Case management and social support services
• Counseling and education
• HIV medical care
• Laboratory tests
• Medication adherence counseling
• Mental health care and support groups
• Medication to prevent and treat illness
• Nutritional services
• Treatment therapies
• Outpatient substance abuse treatment

Emory’s Ryan White Program is evaluated regularly by our Community Advisory Board. This board comprises program participants who meet monthly to discuss services and new programs.

Our board members have access to HIV/AIDs resources, training, and conferences. They are patient advocates, and all are trained in quality improvement.

Our Community Advisory Board has developed numerous programs, such as our men's group and new patient orientation. This board also led to the hiring of peer support specialists, created patient services information cards, and developed lunch and learn programming.

Research shows that people with support systems have better medical outcomes than those without. Knowing you are not alone in dealing with your medical condition and other life stressors is important.

Emory’s Ryan White Program offers support groups for men and women affected by HIV/AIDS.

Our men's support group offers a safe place for men living with HIV to gather, listen or discuss anything happening in their lives. This group, which meets monthly, is open to all ages.

For details, contact Jeff Figueroa at 404-686-2011 or Eric Thompson at 404-686-3228.

Our women’s support group, She Matters, welcomes women living with HIV. The group meets monthly for discussions and activities. Topics include coping skills, general discussion, education, medication adherence, mind-body connection, yoga, meditation, and more.

She Matters is led by two facilitators knowledgeable about the mental health challenges and life stressors that affect women living with HIV/AIDS.

For details, contact Magdalene at 404-616-9793 or Diana at 404-686-3280.

Emory’s Ryan White Program offers other HIV/AIDS resources to those in need. These include:

Our Cooking Matters program is a free on-site six-week food and nutrition course. Cooking Matters participants:

• Engage in hands-on cooking, interactive grocery store tours, and recipe taste testing
• Learn cooking skills and practical nutrition tips to prepare healthy meals on a budget
• Receive a bag of fresh local produce and delicious recipes each class and, upon completion of the course, cooking-related gifts and equipment

The Ryan White Program partners with Open Hand to ensure people living with HIV/AIDS have access to meals and nutritious food items. Through this partnership, our participants can receive:

• Cooked and delivered meals (for those who are disabled or homebound)
• Medically tailored meals (delivered) to manage HIV/AIDs and other chronic conditions.
• Market baskets (delivered weekly) that include nutritious food items for those who can cook but need fresh fruits, vegetables, and healthy non-perishable items.
• Supplements (delivered) for those who have trouble chewing or swallowing, difficulty maintaining weight or struggle to get adequate nutrition.

Emory’s Ryan White Program offers mental health services led by licensed mental health professionals.

To make an appointment, please call 404-778-7777.