Massachusetts Community AIDS Resource Enhancement (MassCARE)

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Contact Information

MA Dept of Public Heath Bureau of Family Health & Nutrition
Contact: Leah Ward, MassCARE Coordinator
Email Address: Leah.Ward@mass.gov
Phone: 617-994-9819
Fax: 617-624-5990

250 Washington Street 5th Floor Boston, MA 02108
Area Served: Boston

Map Location Massachusetts Community AIDS Resource Enhancement (MassCARE)

Narrative

MassCARE is a statewide program for women, infants, children, youth and families living with HIV. MassCARE clinics provide care at community sites across the state. Services include:

  • access to HIV-related medical care and support services
  • pediatric HIV specialty care
  • medical management
  • access to clinical trials and research
  • a consumer program fo women, youth and families
  • support groups

The consumer program activities include regional and statewide meetings; a newsletter; and a health and fitness fair.

MassCARE is federally funded under Part D of the Ryan White Care Act.

Service Types

  • Case Management
  • Financial Assistance
  • Outpatient
  • Skills Training

Program Type

  • Advocacy
  • Medical

Populations Served

  • AIDS/HIV

Ages Served

  • Birth to 3
  • 3 - 4
  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service