The Philadelphia Linkage Program (PLP) serves people living with HIV while they are incarcerated and continues through their release from the Philadelphia Department of Prisons. We offer:
Philadelphia Linkage Program
Who We Are
Action Wellness Prison Medical Case Managers work with clients who are living with HIV to connect them to care. Clients are connected to healthcare, community resources, social support programs, and HIV education as they transition from jail back into the community.
What We Do:
PLP Services
- Medical case management
- Linkage to medical care
- Medication assistance & access
- Drug & alcohol treatment
- Mental health treatment
- Welfare/social security/veteran benefits
- Assessment for housing options
- Housing referrals
- Court advocacy
- Transportation assistance
- Care outreach support
- Referral to vocational services
- Judicial support
Re-entry Services
- Medical case management
- Discharge planning
- Assistance in meeting probation terms
- GED classes & twilight programs
- Access to job skill training
- Resumé writing
Why We Help
With our support, our clients stabilize their healthcare and medication regimen and make a connection to social services so that they have a better chance for a productive future. Clients are linked with community medical care and continue to receive services for up to 6 months after they re-enter their communities. Through this program, and many others at Action Wellness, we are creating the first AIDS-free generation and helping people living with HIV to achieve wellness.
How to Connect With Us:
Call the Philadelphia Linkage Program at 215-981-0088 to see how we can help you!
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