Youth & AIDS Projects |
The Youth and AIDS Projects—a non-profit organization housed in the University of Minnesota's Department of Medicine—offers HIV testing, HIV/AIDS medical case management, HIV prevention services, and sexual health education programs for young people living in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.
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YAP's response to COVID-19
(Last updated: April 9th, 2020)
The safety and health of our clients, community, and staff are central to our response to COVID-19. As a result, the Youth and AIDS Projects offices will be closed until further notice; staff will work remotely until it is safe to return to the office; and all in-person group events have been cancelled. However, we remain committed to providing as many essential services as possible. Here are a list of resources:
In addition to the sources listed above, the Minnesota Department of Health has assembled this list of resources for people living with HIV in regard to COVID-19:
We recognize that the response to COVID-19 is evolving rapidly, and we will monitor and respond to changes as they occur. All updates to YAP's response will be posted here.
The safety and health of our clients, community, and staff are central to our response to COVID-19. As a result, the Youth and AIDS Projects offices will be closed until further notice; staff will work remotely until it is safe to return to the office; and all in-person group events have been cancelled. However, we remain committed to providing as many essential services as possible. Here are a list of resources:
- If you have general inquiries for the Youth and AIDS Projects, please call Val Rubin-Rashaad at 651-231-4849.
- If you need an HIV test, please contact Cree via phone or text at 763-634-1366. We can deliver take-home HIV tests without contact as needed.
- If you are experiencing symptoms of HIV, contact your healthcare provider or the Red Door Clinic at 612-543-5555. Red Door is not currently accepting walk-in testing appointments, but they will meet with you if you are experiencing HIV symptoms.
- If you are in a medical emergency, please call 911.
- If you need immediate emotional support, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
- If you would like more information on COVID-19, please refer to the Minnesota Department of Health's COVID website.
In addition to the sources listed above, the Minnesota Department of Health has assembled this list of resources for people living with HIV in regard to COVID-19:
- COVID-19 Information for Persons Living with HIV in Minnesota
MATEC (Midwest AIDS Training & Education Center- Minnesota and Iowa site) has developed a resource for people living with HIV that addresses COVID-19 related health concerns. It includes advice from the CDC and other reputable sources on how to reduce the risk of acquisition and more severe complications of the virus. It also has suggestions from local HIV doctors and nurses in Minnesota, and Minnesota-specific information (such as local AIDS Service Organizations) is also linked in this resource. It will be updated frequently, so please continue to use the link to access the most up-to-date information. - HIV and AIDS Community Service Directory during COVID-19
Centralized list including changes and updates to Minnesota HIV services and programming during COVID-19 - COVID-19: What people with HIV should know
This CDC resource answers frequently asked questions about COVID-19 for people living with HIV - Interim Guidance for COVID-19 and Persons with HIV
Issued on March 20 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this interim guidance reviews special considerations for people living with HIV and their health care providers in the United States regarding COVID-19. - NASTAD COVID-19 Updates and Resources
NASTAD has released a COVID-19 Resource Page with COVID-19 updates and resources specific to HIV and hepatitis health department programs and the clients they serve. - Stay Home Minnesota Frequently Asked Questions
Information from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz about Minnesota’s stay at home order. - Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions
Information from HRSA with FAQs for Ryan White program recipients, subrecipients, and stakeholders. - COVID-19: Reducing Stigma
Information from the CDC about how to reduce COVID-19 stigma. - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Information from the Minnesota Department of Health about COVID-19. Materials and resources section includes translated educational materials in the following languages:- Chinese
- Hmong
- Russian
- Somali
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
We recognize that the response to COVID-19 is evolving rapidly, and we will monitor and respond to changes as they occur. All updates to YAP's response will be posted here.
