Centrally located within the State of California, Tulare County is situated in a delightful and geographically - diverse region. The county includes an area of 4,863 square miles. Mountain peaks of the Sierra Nevada range rise to more than 14,000 feet in its Eastern half. Meanwhile, the extensively cultivated and very fertile valley floor in the Western half, has allowed Tulare County to become the second-leading producer of agricultural commodities in the United States. In addition to substantial packing / shipping operations, light and medium manufacturing plants are increasing in number and are becoming an important factor in the County's total economic picture. The County has a growing population of 400,000. The Eastern half of the County is comprised primarily of public lands within the Sequoia National Park, National Forest, and the Mineral King, Golden Trout, and Domelands Wilderness areas. Opportunities for all-season outdoor recreation include: hiking, water and snow skiing, fishing, and boating. Visalia, the County seat, is the gateway to Sequoia National Park and a variety of recreational activities. The city, with a population of 107,000 is within a four hour drive of either San Francisco or Los Angeles, and a 2-1/2 hour drive of California's central coastline. Its family-oriented lifestyle and affordable housing have proven attractive to people from all areas of the state and country.
Community Planning
LIG AIDS Awarness Action and Advocacy Alliance (AAAAA) Co-Chair: Alma Torres-Nguyen (559) 733-6123 Ext. 270
Mailing Address: use county health department address below
Title II - HIV CARE Consortia
Awareness Action and Advocacy Alliance (AAAAA)
Consortium Contact - Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency
132 North Valley Oaks Drive, Visalia, CA 93292 Alma Torres-Nguyen (559) 733-6123 Ext. 270 FAX: (559) 624-1002
Fiscal Agent - Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency
132 N. Valley Oaks Dr., Visalia, CA 93292 Hal McCauley (559) 737-4669 Ext. 2320
Community Planning
Education & Prevention
Early Intervention Program
AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)
AIDS Case Management & Medi-Cal Waiver Program
Tuberculosis Control Programs
Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency - HIV/AIDS Education & Prevention Program
132 North Valley Oaks Drive, Visalia, CA 93292 *Alma Torres-Nguyen (559) 733-6123 Ext. 270 . atorres@tularehhsa.org
FAX: (559) 730-9902 Program Description:
The HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention Program provides prevention education, advocacy and promotes awareness events
and collaboration with local organizations.
Surveillance, HIV Case Management, ADAP, CMP. Contact: Richard Pechon (559) 687-6810 FAX: (559) 685-2661
Operating Hours: M-TH 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
FRI 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
HIV Counseling & Testing
Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency - HIV/AIDS Program
1150 South "K" Street, Tulare, CA 93274 Richard Pechon (559) 687-6810
HIV Counseling & Testing Sites
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Services
HIV & STD testing sites:
Porterville One Stop -
1055 W. Henderson, Ste 3, PortervilIe, CA 93257 Phone (559) 788-1300
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
3:30pm -5:30pm
Visalia Health Center
2611 N. Dinuba Blvd., Visalia, CA 93291 Phone: (559) 733-6342
Tuesdays 4pm-6pm
Hillman Health Center
Hilman Annex
1050 S. "K" St., Tulare, CA 93274
Wednesday 2:30-4:30pm
STD testing sites:
Dinuba Health Center
1451 E. El Monte, Dinuba, CA 93618 Appointment: (559) 591-5858 FAX: (559) 591-5818
Lindsay Health Center
845 N Sequoia, Lindsay, CA 93247 Appointment: (559) 562-6391 FAX: (559) 562-1530
Farmersville Health Center
660 E. Visalia Rd., Visalia, CA 93223 Appointment: (559) 594-6788
Porterville Health Clinic
465 W. Putnam St.
Poterville, CA 93257 Appointment: (559) 782-4740
Partner Counseling Referral Services (PCRS)
Central Region - Area V Rafael Reyes, PCRS Consultant (661) 868-0487
Joe Sanchez, Manager (559) 228-5839
Data Source
Information provided by Alma Torres-Nguyen for the California AIDS Clearinghouse. For changes, updates, additions, or deletions, please contact Alma Torres-Nguyen (559) 733-6123 Ext. 270.
