Philadelphia HIV/HCV Prevention Street Outreach Project

Philadelphia HIV/HCV Prevention Street Outreach Project is a prevention and education initiative supporting substance-involved individuals who are at elevated risk of HIV or HCV. Community Health Outreach Workers (CHOWs) conduct outreach activities in areas of elevated substance use and foster relationships with community-based treatment and recovery organizations. CHOWs provide culturally competent, community-based HIV/HCV services designed to raise awareness about risks, distribute hygiene kits and demonstrate their proper use, and connect participants with drug and alcohol treatment or other social services as needed.