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Project ReConnect

Project ReConnect envisions a community where people living with HIV/AIDS are active, engaged members, leading more satisfying and meaningful lives. Our volunteers and advocates are dedicated to the inclusion and equity of people living with HIV/AIDS by supporting people to explore new possibilities and by de-stigmatizing HIV through education and advocacy.

Learn more about Project ReConnect and check out the Project ReConnect Tool Kit.

2008-2009 Accomplishments for Project ReConnect

• Four ReConnect Advocates (RAs) trained to further cultivate their assets to provide services to the community.
• RAs outreached to 22 traditional and non-traditional HIV agency service provider contacts.
• RAs provided support and resources to over 200 peers concerning a range of employment, recovery, recreation, and education tools and information.
• An RA developed, coordinated, and implemented two housing workshops at a local HIV agency service provider regarding housing searches, rental applications, credit checks, housing financial assistance, and more.
• Program staff and RAs provided follow-up technical assistance and presentations to local agencies.
• An RA produced Camtasia DVDs to assist consumers in utilizing the internet as a resource to gather Project ReConnect information, local information using 2-1-1 directory services, employment and training information, and local junior college information.
• Staff and RAs assisted Sonoma County 2-1-1 Community Resource Directory staff with updating listings for HIV/AIDS service agencies.
• Staff updated the Project ReConnect Toolkit binder and website with new information.
• RAs scheduled office time to respond to Project ReConnect voicemail messages, and served as a resource to staff at the HIV Center and Face to Face. RAs continued participation as outstation staff, working with case managers and other project staff.
• RAs developed, coordinated, and/or updated Project ReConnect resource boards for five local service agencies.
• RAs provided tours of the local junior college and Joblink facilities for interested consumers.
• Michael Van Essen provided a third benefits workshop in Sonoma County.
• A Project ReConnect workshop was held for other local health jurisdictions to provide training and technical assistance in Project ReConnect implementation.