HIV/AIDS Services

AltaMed is the largest provider of comprehensive HIV/AIDS services for Latino, multi-ethnic and underserved communities in Los Angeles County. Our services include specialty care and treatment, prevention services, counseling, and access to clinical trials.

Our HIV/AIDS primary care clinics are staffed by expert teams of highly skilled professionals in the field of medicine and HIV prevention. AltaMed is committed to delivering the most advanced treatments to our patients in a supportive and caring environment.

AltaMed’s Outpatient Medical Program

  • HIV Specialty Care: Offers the most advanced HIV medical care and treatment plans available. AltaMed’s providers are leading experts in the field of HIV/AIDS care. Services are available to low-income individuals regardless of their ability to pay.
  • AIDS Drug Assistance Program: Assists persons with access to HIV treatment medication not covered through the patient’s own prescription plan or for individuals that do not otherwise have access to life saving medications.
  • Support Services: Assists clients with supportive services that compliment or enhance their care plans.
  • Treatment, Education & Advocacy: Individual client support to enhance patients’ adherence to medications. Service includes medication education.
  • Outpatient Case Management: Provides social or environmental case management support including referrals to available supportive services.
  • Individual & Family Case Management: Provides supportive services to patients and their families to enhance the well-being of HIV positive individuals and affected individuals.
  • Mental Health: Provides individual counseling to HIV+ persons dealing with new diagnosis, or have issues that may affect their care.

AltaMed’s HIV Prevention Programs

  • Comprehensive Risk Counseling Services: A comprehensive 3 to 5 month program for HIV+ individuals and those at-risk of contracting the disease offering in-depth risk reduction counseling sessions and referrals to mental health and other supportive services.
  • Street Smart: A specially designed program for youth ages 13 to 24. This 8-session group promotes self-awareness, self-esteem, and reduced risky behavior.
  • HIV Mobile Testing Unit: AltaMed’s mobile testing unit travels to various community locations including schools and drug treatment centers to deliver HIV testing services to at-risk populations.
  • Integrated Case Management: Offered to HIV+ youth ages 13-24 who have not accessed care or have discontinued their care. This program equips and empowers youth to take charge of their medical needs Case managers refer clients to ongoing support services.
  • Mental Health Services: Provides counseling for individuals dealing with multiple and complex issues that directly affect his/her risk reduction goals.

To schedule an appointment, contact us at the following service locations:

AltaMed Medical Group – Daniel V. Lara Clinic
5427 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90022
Phone (323) 869-5448 or (323) 869-5450 Fax (323) 869-5433

AltaMed Medical Group – Pico Rivera, HIV Clinic
9436 East Slauson Ave., Pico Rivera, CA 90660
Phone (562) 949-8717 Fax (562) 949-9094

AltaMed Medical Group – El Monte, HIV Clinic
10418 East Valley Blvd., El Monte, CA 91731
Phone (626) 453-8466 Fax (626) 453-8465

AltaMed Medical Group – HIV Prevention & Education Programs
512 S. Indiana St., Los Angeles, CA 90063
Phone (323) 307-0195 Fax (323) 307-0151

AltaMed’s HIV/AIDS programs are funded with Federal Ryan White Care Act dollars. Prevention services are funded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the Los Angeles County Office of AIDS Programs and Policy (OAPP), as well as the Department of Health Services (DHS).