Peer education services provided by peer counselors who are HIV-positive help link newly diagnosed individuals and those out of HIV care to treatment and support services, provide health education and referrals, and offer counseling and resources to enable clients to navigate HIV care. Peer counselors share their experiences living with HIV and knowledge about treatment to assist clients.

1. HIV Peer Education and
Support Services
HIV Peer Education Services Purpose:
• Link clients to HIV care and support services.
• Provide referrals as needed.
• Provide health education and literacy training to enable clients to navigate
the HIV system of care.
Who is eligible for Peer Education Services?
• Individuals who are newly diagnosed with HIV.
• Persons Living with HIV/AIDS who have been out of HIV care for six months or
longer.
• The partner or family member of a current HIV-positive client.
Who provides Peer Education Services?
Peer Education Services are provided by Peer Counselors (persons living with
HIV/AIDS). The Peer Counselors receive special training and work closely with
the HIV case managers to provide a range of services to clients.
Peer Counselors are available to answer questions, provide support, share
real-life examples, and share resources. Peer Counselors share knowledge
about HIV disease and assist with treatment adherence counseling.
For more information or to receive a referral to
a Peer Counselor, call (630) 682-7400 ext. 7505.
Funding for this publication was made possible by funds received from the Office of Health Protection, through the Illinois
Department of Public Health. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the
official views of DHHS, IDPH or AFC.
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