Learning that you have HIV is a life changing moment.  Most people experience a mix of emotions including pain, confusion, fear, anger and loneliness.

You do not have to face this disease alone. Lifelong is here to help people living with HIV/AIDS get connected to the services that can help you live with the disease.

Your first step to receiving services from Lifelong is to meet with an Information & Referral (I & R) case manager. The I & R case manager will discuss your individual needs with you and verify your eligibility for our services.

To set up an appointment with an I & R case manager, please call (206) 957-1717 or e-mail access@llaa.org. You may also drop-in at our Client Services Building, located at 1002 E Seneca St on Seattle’s Capitol Hill.

When coming for your screening, please bring:
• Proof of your income
• Proof of address
• Proof of insurance
• Business cards for your medical providers
• List of any current medications
• Questions you would like answered

Be prepared to answer the following questions:
• Do you currently have an HIV case manager?
• Do you live in King County?
• Where do you receive your medical care?
• Do you have a doctor that can verify your HIV status?
• What needs do you have?

Through answering these questions and completing the screening process, you can help us determine how to best serve you. Since a primary goal of Lifelong is to educate and empower clients, the I & R case manager will also assess your ability to advocate for yourself, complete forms, and complete follow-up steps on your own.

There are several possible outcomes from this screening:

• A referral to HIV case management provider that works with your medical provider, such as Madison Clinic, University of Washington Virology Clinic, Country Doctor Community Clinic, or Pike Market Medical Clinic.

• A referral to HIV case management provider within your local community, such as Pierce County AIDS Foundation or Lifelong in Snohomish County.

• A referral to a Lifelong case manager to complete a comprehensive assessment.

• The I & R case manager has provided you with enough information and guidance during the screening, that you will be able to meet your own needs and no further referrals are needed.

For more information on case management at Lifelong, visit our Case Management page.