$110,000 - Emotional Support Program and Services

hile combination drug therapies in recent years have shown great promise in the treatment of those with HIV/AIDS, it benefits primarily those who can tolerate the medication regimen, toxicity, and expense.  There are many others, particularly in low income brackets, who are unable to benefit from these new treatments.  In addition, the rate of infection continues to increase, particularly in the low-income communities which have greater difficulty accessing services.

John XXIII is on the front lines daily assisting HIV/AIDS patients in Monterey and San Benito counties, and their families.  With its grant from Hospice Foundation this year, John XXIII is providing a variety of emotional and spiritual support services.  

A little encouragement from a friendly visitor in the Face-to-Face program can give a John XXIII client a renewed sense of self-worth.  Making new friends through the Grief and Growth Support Group can alleviate feelings of isolation.  Engaging in conversations with a professional therapist in the CATS program can help someone work through stress and relationship issues.

These kinds of support services can make a huge difference in the quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS.  They help provide a compassionate continuum of care and comfort for people who are grappling with this disease.

For more information,  please call the Hospice Foundation at (831) 333-9023, or e-mail Alice Kinsler, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hospice Foundation. Or, for a description of the Foundation's Grant Guidelines, click here.