A rural county situated in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, 130 miles east of San Francisco . Home to Yosemite National Park , Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, Columbia State Park , and many other outdoor recreational activities. Population is roughly 55,000, primarily Caucasian. Seventy seven percent of Tuolumne County 's 2,234 square miles is public land. Elevations range from 300 feet in the southwest woodlands to over 12,000 feet at the eastern summit, Sonora Pass. The Public Health Department works in collaboration with Sierra Health Services to provide HIV testing, AIDS Drug Assistance Program, viral load testing, Ryan White case management, MediCal Waiver Program, prevention outreach to at risk populations, youth peer education project, voice mail information line for gay/lesbian/bi-services and organizations, and youth drop-in center.
Community Planning
LIG Co-Chair : Jan Potter (209) 533-7424 Jpotter@co.tuolumne.ca.us
LIG Co-Chair: Vacant
Mailing Address: use county health department address below
LHJ Services
Community Planning
Education & Prevention
HIV Counseling & Testing
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Services
Tuberculosis Control Programs
Tuolumne County Public Health - HIV Education and Prevention Program
20111 Cedar Road North, Sonora, CA 95370 Kathy Amos (209) 533-7403 kamos@co.tuolumne.ca.us
Toll Free: (800) 586-6606 FAX: (209) 533-7406 Program Description:
This program provides HIV education and prevention to the community at large and targeted outreach to at risk youth, substance users, and people of color. Also provides training for Health and Human Service staff in key agencies serving targeted high risk populations.
AIDS Case Management and Medi-Cal Waiver Program Contractors
Sierra Hope
1168 Booster Way, PO Box 159, Angel Camp, CA 95222 Jerry Cadotte (209) 736-6792 info@sierrahealthresources.org
Toll Free: (800) 772-2873 FAX: (209) 736-6836 Program Description:
Provides case management, referrals and practical support for clients with HIV/AIDS. Services include: volunteer buddy program to provide practical support; support groups for people with HIV/AIDS and their significant others; case management and referrals to appropriate agencies; physician referrals; limited emergency funds; food bank; speakers bureau for AIDS education; condom distribution; Teen Peer Educator Training Program.
Medical
Sierra Hope
1168 Booster Way, PO Box 159, Angel Camp, CA 95222 Jerry Cadotte (209) 736-6792 info@sierrahealthresources.org
Toll Free: (800) 772-2873 FAX: (209) 736-6836 Program Description:
Provides case management, referrals and practical support for clients with HIV/AIDS. Services include: volunteer buddy program to provide practical support; support groups for people with HIV/AIDS and their significant others; case management and referrals to appropriate agencies; physician referrals; limited emergency funds; food bank; speakers bureau for AIDS education; condom distribution; Teen Peer Educator Training Program.
Data Source
Information provided by Kathy Amos for the California AIDS Clearinghouse. For changes, updates, additions, or deletions, please contact: Kathy Amos (209) 533-7403.
