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Region 6 AIDSNet is the regional link to federal and state AIDS funding for 11 counties in western Washington. Public Health administers grants for HIV services in Region 6.
Prevention and care services
- Community planning – develops regional plans for HIV/AIDS prevention and care
- Contractor services – distributes funds to local health departments and other organizations
- Monitoring funded HIV prevention and care programs – assists and trains regional HIV programs and agencies
- Training – acts as a resource for HIV information
- Regional representation – represents the region to state and local public health partners and the public
- Regional coordination – facilitates communication and coordination within the region
Providers in the Region 6 AIDSNet area
The map below shows the region split into 3 sectors. Clicking on the map will take you to the list of providers in that area.
Northern sector (Clallam and Jefferson counties)
- Contractors for other services
- Steve Taylor (Mental Health) - (360) 417-1712 (Port Angeles)
- Anne Dalton (Mental Health) - (360) 457-1610 (Port Angeles)
Central sector (Pacific and Lewis counties)
- Contractors for other services
- Nancy Sigafoos (Mental Health) - (360) 943-5430 (Olympia/Chehalis)
Southern sector (Wahkiakum, Clark, Cowlitz, and Skamania counties)
- Clark County Public Health
HIV case mangement, counseling and testing, provider outreach, syringe exchange, intensive individual risk reduction counseling, Healthy Relationships for persons who are HIV+, and testing using social networks with men who have sex with men
- Contractors for other services
- Sea Mar Dental Clinic (Oral Health) - (360) 574-4074
- Community Services NW (Mental Health/Substance Abuse) - (360) 397-7916
- MCC Gentle Shepherd (Martha’s Pantry) - (360) 833-0966
Community planning groups
Region 6 AIDSNET supports community planning groups that ensure that those at risk of HIV infection as well as people living with HIV and AIDS can contribute to annual regional plans for HIV prevention and care services. The Region 6 HIV Prevention Planning and Care Services committees work independently to determine regional priorities, but also meet together to ensure that resources are well coordinated in Region 6. The committees are composed of service providers, public health staff, and community volunteers meetings (PDF) are generally held in the Olympia area.
The Region 6 HIV Prevention Planning Group meets approximately 8 times per year to develop a plan to ensure that state and federal funds granted to the region are focused on populations at highest risk for HIV infection, and that programs are located where these populations are found within the region. If you would like to join this group, please contact Debra Coss-Fricke at Debra.coss@clark.wa.gov or (360) 397-8465 for more information.
The HIV Care Services Committee meets approximately 4 times a year to provide input to the regional coordinator regarding the region’s annual application to the Washington State Department of Health for Ryan White Program Part B funds (formerly Title II). Some of the services discussed in these meetings are HIV case management, health care for those living with HIV, support programs and medical transportation. Persons infected with HIV and service providers from across the region sit on this planning group. If you would like to join this group, please contact Debra Coss-Fricke at Debra.coss@clark.wa.gov or (360) 397-8465 for more information.
Contractor services
The Region 6 AIDSNet staff is committed to a timely and efficient process for the contracts delivering services to those at risk and those infected by HIV. Below is a list of tools and links to help you with deliverables. For more information about your contract, contact:
Belinda Walker, contracts coordinator
Belinda.walker@clark.wa.gov
(360) 397-8058
David Heal, Region 6 AIDSNet coordinator
David.Heal@clark.wa.gov
(360) 397-8493
Prevention contracts
Care services contracts
Training
3-day HIV counseling and testing
Region 6 AIDSNet provides the 3-day HIV counseling and testing training for public health providers and those testing a high risk population.
If you need a 3-day HIV testing and counseling training at a different time from what Region 6 is offering, please see the Washington State Department of Health’s HIV Prevention and Education Services for a calendar of HIV Prevention Counseling courses. You will also find a calendar for the HIV Prevention Essentials training.
Private provider HIV testing
Region 6 AIDSNet provides on request, training for private medical providers on HIV testing procedures and consultation on updating informed consent and other documents and policies to be consistent with Washington Administrative Codes regarding HIV testing. WAC/RCW for HIV testing (DOC)
If you would like more information about our private provider trainings, please fill out the form below or contact Kachina Inman, education coordinator at kachina.inman@clark.wa.gov or (360) 397-8493.
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