FREE HIV/AIDS Testing * Monday through Friday * 9 am - 4 pm *  Appointment NOT required, but Appreciated!  Have a Fundraiser for TAP * Dining for TAP *  See Events Link for more information!  Every 4th Sunday the Tool Shed hosts BINGO a Fundraiser for TAP * See Events Link for more Information *

 

Text Box: OUTREACH is a form of nonTREACH

Text Box: The Topeka AIDS Project is a community-based program committed to working with HIV-infected persons and their significant loved ones, and through education minimizing the HIV infection rate.   The Topeka AIDS Project provides direct client services and networks closely with other community-based agencies and service providers to assist in meeting the clients’ social, legal, educational, and health care needs.   In an effort to reduce HIV infection, Topeka AIDS Project provides the community with appropriate education services to increase understanding, reduce fears, and gain knowledge of risk-reduction practices.

 

Text Box: Buddy Services are services provided by TAP Volunteers  which include cooking, light house/ yard work,  errands, transportation and companionship; to help clients maintain an independent lifestyle.  One-on-one interaction provides emotional and physical support  to TAP clients, their families and friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: Prevention/Education - Harm Reduction provides updated and comprehensive HIV/AIDS information, including free materials and supplies, outreach, public presentations and FREE HIV testing. Text Box: Volunteer Opportunities: Clerical Duties Bulk Mailings Prevention Kits Assisting on Project Events:     Red Ribbon Walk and               Candlelight Memorial     Community Events Outreach Presentations       Text Box: Support Groups HIV Positive Support Group Living Colors STEY

 

Text Box: Debbie Guilbault, Executive Director      tap_debbie@sbcglobal.net   Jerry Finney, Deputy Director      jjfinney@sbcglobal.net   Ben Whisnant, Case Manager      benwhiz@sbcglobal.net   Mike Swanner, Assistant Case Management       mswanner-at-tap@sbcglobal.net   Amy Wethington, Health/Prevention Educator      tapxfilegyrl@sbcglobal.net   Michele Chavez, Administrative Assistant      topaids@sbcglobal.net

  Text Box: Case Management Is a comprehensive program designed to meet the needs of people living with HIV or AIDS.  The client care staff works with each client to develop a service plan that will meet their individual needs.  All client interactions are kept strictly confidential.