Drop-in Center

The Clearlake Drop-in Center provides counseling, social activities, informational meetings, support groups, and literature to persons living with HIV/AIDS.

What is the Drop-in Center?

The Drop-In Center provides a safe, welcoming, judgement-free, and drug-free environment for the socialization and support for all persons affected by HIV and AIDS.

Who’s Eligible?

The Drop-in Center is open to:

Age: All ages.
Residents of Lake County.
Who are HIV/AIDS positive, have friends or family who are positive, or be the caregiver of someone who is positive.

What services are offered by the Drop-in Center?

At the Center, clients and visitors have the opportunity to socialize with staff, volunteers, and other guests. A wide range of social activities are offered, including potluck lunches, holiday parties, movie afternoons, crafts, and outings in local parks and recreation areas.

For clients, the Center provides centralized access to HIV/AIDS-related services. Clients can find housing support, case management, health care coordination, and social services in one convenient location.

The Drop-In Center also provides the following:

Support groups and individual emotional support counseling.
A supply of groceries in our food cupboard, which is available once a month.
Access to support from all of our HIV/AIDS programs from qualified staff.

Who pays for the Drop-in Center?

There are no fees for our services.

The Drop-in Center is primarily funded by a generous grant from the Redbud Health District Board and Community Care’s fundraising efforts.

Why is the Drop-in Center Important?

The Drop-in Center is a lifeline in an isolated rural community like Clearlake. By creating a single, welcoming environment where clients can access food, housing information, healthcare information, and social support, we are providing for the stability and well-being of our community.

The Drop-in Center also allows us to provide information and identify possible issues before they escalate into emergencies.

Through social connection, peer support, and group activities, our goal is to help those affected by HIV and AIDS by fostering resilience and reducing loneliness and isolation.