FACE to FACE

ending HIV in Sonoma County

OUR MISSION

To expand our work “ending HIV in Sonoma County while supporting the health and well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS.”

Services

We offer comprehensive support services to people living with HIV disease in Sonoma County. All our services are provided free of charge and are completely confidential.

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HIV Testing

Free, Confidential and Anonymous. Due to Covid19 we now offer in-home HIV test kits.

PrEP

At Face to Face, we see the expanded use of PrEP as the highest priority in preventing new infections.

Syringe Services

SSPs are prevention programs based on harm reduction principles that provide a range of services.

Housing Services

Our evidence-based housing services help our most vulnerable clients secure safe, stable housing.

Prevention & Education

Our prevention and education program aims to reach those who are at highest risk of HIV infection.

Resources & Links

Our list of local resources and links will help you find HIV-related information and support services.

Our doors have reopened for the following services

HIV Testing
Prep Initiation & Prescribing
Harm Reduction
including Syringe Exchange, Nalaxone, Smoking Supplies
Care Services
for appointments call Ana Maria at 707-544-1581

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
873 Second Street, Santa Rosa 95404

SONOMA COUNTY IS

ON THE MOVE

TO END HIV

OUR VISION

To purchase and outfit an EV mobile van from which we will deliver Prevention and Care Services to under-served populations in our region. From this environmentally-friendly van we can perform rapid HIV testing; educate, initiate and prescribe PrEP; offer harm reduction services; and care for people who cannot access our Face to Face office.

Learn More About On The Move

Our Strategic Plan 2021 and Beyond

“HIV is not over. The inequities that fuel HIV are not over. We have made incredible progress since our start in 1982, but after years of downward trends in new infections, we’re seeing an uptick of new HIV cases, many of whom are late to diagnosis. At face to face, our work is ending HIV in Sonoma County, but we know we cannot defeat HIV, COVID-19, or any other pandemic that is fueled by racism, stigma, and discrimination… “

We invite you to read our strategic plan for more information on how we can work together to overcome these challenges.

Strategic Plan PDF

Click on the image above to view the Strategic Plan

FACTS ABOUT HIV

In the United States

over 1.1 million people are living with HIV in the US
15% of those people do not know they are HIV-positive
38,500 people become newly infected with HIV
38% of these infections result from individuals who did not know they had HIV

Getting treated prevents the spread of HIV. When an individual with HIV is consistently engaged with antiretroviral therapy and routine medical care and the level of HIV in their body is undetectable, there is very little risk in transmitting the virus sexually.

Only 51% of people living with HIV in the US are virally suppressed. Engaging in medical care and staying in medical care is crucial for remaining undetectable and untransmittable.

Who is most impacted by HIV?

HIV continues to have a disproportionate impact on racial and ethnic minorities and gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men (MSM).

According to the CDC, if current HIV diagnoses rates persist

1 in 2 black MSM
1 in 4 Latino MSM
1 in 11 white MSM will be diagnosed with HIV during their lifetime.
Teens and young adults (under 35) accounted for 56% of new HIV diagnoses in 2017 (those ages 13-24 accounted for 21% and those ages 25-34 accounted for 35%).
The prescription opioid and heroin epidemic has led to increased numbers of people who inject drugs, placing new populations at increased risk for HIV.

This is why prevention education and outreach are so important – so people who know they may be at risk can access PrEP and other prevention services to stay that way.