L I V E H E A LT H Y, L I V E F R E E

CDC ESTIMATES APPROXIMATELY

25% OF PEOPLE WITH HIV DON’T

KNOW THEY ARE INFECTED.

OUR MISSIONHIPS (High Impact Prevention Strategy) mission is to reach people living with undiagnosed HIV and give them access to HIV Counseling, Testing and Referral (CTR) services. HIPS can help locate HIV infected individuals who have been lost to care or may need services for their drug use behaviors and STD screenings and treatments.

Kareem Everett Program Coordinator

(315) 671-5844 smnfswcc.org

Syracuse Community Connections401 South Avenue | Syracuse, NY 13204

SOCIAL NETWORKING STRATEGYThe Social Networking Strategy (SNS) builds upon existing trust among members of a social network. By using SNS, we are able to reach the highest-risk persons, those who live in hard-to-reach communities and who may be infected but unaware of their status, and provide them with HIV Counseling, Testing and Referral (CTR) services.

Recruiter EnlistmentPeople who are HIV positive or at high risk for HIV can become Recruiters. Recruiters require minimal training and supervision.

Recruiter EngagementRecruiters complete orientation, interviewing, and coaching before reaching out to social networks.

Recruitment of Network AssociatesRecruiters help locate Network Associates, people in their social networks who are at risk of HIV.

Counseling, Testing and Referral (CTR)Recruiters direct Network Associates, to a clinic where they can receive HIV CTR.

PHASES OF SNS: