Psychosocial Care and Support for Persons Living with HIV and AIDS and their Families (PLHIV)

The project is a community based intervention for the prevention and management of the risks and problems associated with HIV infection. It is geared towards the education and capability building of individuals, family members, and community in managing the impact of HIV and AIDS.

OBJECTIVES

The project aims to enhance the access of PLHIVs and their affected family members to various support services and assistance

Provide psychosocial interventions to project beneficiaries
Provide access for beneficiaries to educational and economic support and assistance
Strengthen capacities of social workers in managing PLHIV cases through capacity building activities
Link beneficiaries to other services

COMPONENTS

Advocacy
Capability Development of Service Providers
Organization and Sustainability of Family Support System
Economic and Psychosocial Services
A) Economic Empowerment and Assistance
B) Special Protection for children infected or affected by HIV and AIDS
C) Respite Care

RESULTS

Social Workers gained competence in handling PLHIV cases through the utilization of newly acquired techniques and approaches.

Duty-bearers and service providers had increased professionalism in handling cases as manifested by open- mindedness and non-judgmental attitude.

Beneficiaries were provided with various services/assistance (counseling, educational, burial/ funeral, transportation, livelihood and skills training).

Service providers and DSWD regional staff were oriented on Referral System or Care and Support for Persons Living with HIV and AIDS.