Journal of Psychology & Behavioral Science

Development, Implementation, and Preliminary Outcome Evaluation of an Integrated Substance Use Disorders and HIV Prevention Program
Adrienne Gilmore-Thomas, Kiana Adams-Baker, E. Charli Washington, Jane Hamilton, Mandy Hill, &Angela M. Heads

Abstract
Several decades of research have demonstrated the connections among mental health conditions, substance use and HIV risk. To make optimal progress towards reducing risk of HIV transmission and other sexually transmitted infections among individuals with problematic substance use, it is important to address sexual health in conjunction with substance use disorders treatment. The HEARTS program proposed to integrate substance use and mental health disorders treatment and HIV prevention services with an overarching goal of increasing access to substance use disorders treatment and increasing the number of individuals who are aware of their HIV and HCV status. This article provides information on the development and implementation of the HEARTS program, preliminary outcomes, and lessons learned.

Full Text: PDF     DOI: 10.15640/jpbs.v12n1a2