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Positive Force

There’s a lot to know about being staying healthy while living with HIV. We’re here to help.

Learn about living with HIV, get assistance connecting to medical and health services, get one-on-one support from our team, and meet a supportive group of people living with HIV.

Don’t know where to start? Email pforce@sfaf.org for more information or to receive regular updates.

Upcoming Events | Health Navigation

Events & Seminars

Positive Living for Us Seminar

Positive Living for Us Seminar (PLUS) is a supportive 2-day weekend seminar for anyone who is newly dealing with HIV, whether newly diagnosed or addressing HIV in a new way. Friends and supportive allies are also welcome to join.

The Doctor Is In

A bi-monthly opportunity to learn more about the latest research and information about living well with HIV and to get your questions answered by an HIV specialist.

Urban Adventures

We know that living with HIV means, well, living. That means having fun, being social and making friends. Urban Adventures are community activities including museum trips, bowling nights, picnics in the park, and more.

Stay Current

The world of HIV and health advances can move at lightning speed. At these in-depth presentations about topics related to HIV health, prevention, treatment and cure. Stay Current occurs a few times a year.

Treatment options have never been better and incredible care is available. You will need to become a strong advocate for your own health and well-being. So do your research and educate yourself. Trust me… it makes all the difference in the world. You are stronger than you realize.
Jimmy Living with HIV since 2008

Health Navigation

Living with HIV and in need of support? Having problems navigating insurance or other assistance programs? We are here to give you individual attention and help you take charge of your health and get the care you need.

Our services include:

  • Case management
  • One-on-one support
  • Assistance with enrolling in and obtaining health insurance and benefits
  • Referrals to healthcare providers
  • Enrollment in AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) and help with finding medications
  • Assistance with housing, including emergency housing, and other basic needs
  • Mental health referrals
  • Support in obtaining identification
  • Referrals to alcohol and/or drug treatment programs

All services are free and available to people living with HIV in the San Francisco Bay Area. Contact our health navigation team for more information.

Meet Our Team

Mayia Ogbebor

Manager, QTPOC Outreach and Engagement

You can become undetectable by taking your HIV medications every day as prescribed. People with undetectable viral loads do not transmit HIV. Find out more about undetectable and the U=U campaign.
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A Guide to Living Well

Living Positively is a free resource with vital information about HIV health and wellness topics, including medications, sex & dating with HIV, disclosure, becoming undetectable, and so much more.

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Related Services

HIV Support & Health Navigation Testing and treatment for STIs, HIV medication starts and linkage to HIV care, health navigation & HIV testing   Support Groups Advice, info & friendship in groups for people living with HIV, people addressing substance use & more   Counseling & Case Management Individualized support for substance use, accessing PrEP, medical needs and HCV/HIV care   

Related Programs

PLUS

A weekend-long seminar for anyone dealing with HIV, whether newly diagnosed or addressing HIV in a new way.

The Doctor Is In

Free event series sharing the latest information and research about living with HIV.