Care Coordination

Care Coordination provides specialized case management to anyone living with HIV/AIDS. A staff of highly trained individuals are available to meet with clients at the Damien Center's Arsenal Avenue location, the individual's home or other mutually agreed upon location, as well as various community locations around Indianapolis. Specialized case management for families and children is provided through Riley Hospital for Children on a weekly basis.


Specifically, Our Care Coordinators Provide Assistance with the Following:

• HIV Disease Education for Clients, Families, and Friends
• HIV Prevention Education and Services
• Employment Referrals
• Housing Referrals & Applications
• Food Pantry
• Transportation Assistance
• Legal Services
• Insurance Applications
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Referrals
• Medication Management
• Support Group Referrals
• Counseling Referrals

Offsite Damien Center Care Coordination

Bethlehem House
Every Wednesday
12pm - 5pm
Care Coordinator: Beverly Hagler bhagler@damien.org

Bridging the Gap
Every Tuesday and Thursday
1pm - 6pm
Care Coordinator: Sheryl Phillips sphillips@damien.org

Riley Hospital
Every Tuesday and Thursday
9am - 12pm
Care Coordinator:  Kathy Giddings  kgiddings@damien.org

Bellflower Clinic
Every Thursday
8:00-5:00pm
Care Coordinator: Kerrie Kikendall  KKikendall@damien.org

For more information on our care coordination services,
please contact Lynnette Lewis: llewis@damien.org.  

Counseling services at the Damien Center offer individual, family and group support to people living with HIV/AIDS and those at risk of becoming HIV positive. Licensed comprehensive risk counselors (CRCS) recognize and understand the unique impact that HIV/AIDS can have on individuals, families and the community at large. We seek to engage and link people in mental health and addictions care by providing a sensitive, culturally competent, and supportive approach to the individuals we serve.

Specifically, Our Comprehensive Risk Counselors (CRCS) Provide Assistance With the Following:

• Psychological Problems as a Result of HIV Medication
• Drug Addiction
• Alcohol Addiction
• A Previous History of Mental Illness