Comments on: Responding to Concerns Over Ryan White Emergency Housing Policy

By: Jorie Barna

Jorie Barna — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 13:55:19 +0000

I work for an HIV / AIDS Service Organization. As someone working with almost 45 Ryan White Clients on the front line, I can attest that there is not enough resources. We cannot treat people as only a “syndrome” they must be helped holistically. Even if temporary housing can be acquired, my Clients have numerous obstacles with sustaining their housing. The same issues / behaviors that initially put them at risk for HIV, sabotage their ability to be successful. Some may be able to work part time, but with record high unemployment tossed in with their numerous physical and mental health issues, they cannot compete in the job market. Typically, temporary housing is found, the Client makes some progress with medically stabilizing, and then ends up homeless again. It is an overwhelming and horribly depressing situation.

By: Tina Traver

Tina Traver — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:33:29 +0000

This is a very tough situation to tackle. I would hope that anyone losing benefits would be directed to an agency that would be able to offer them support and guidance for other housing alternatives.

By: David Halbeisen

David Halbeisen — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:51:29 +0000

My concern is that many of those most in need under any “Part” of Ryan White CARE Act do not have access to the internet for finding resources whether they be medical care, housing or any other programmatic line item. Information and knowledge empower people, regardless of their health. The development of methods to move information into the hands of the underserved is critical.

By: bryan harp

bryan harp — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:45:15 +0000

i am hiv positive and have ryan white insurance and lost my apt and have been just staying with people cause i lost everything cause i was denied.