Special Services Division
2805 N. Navarro
Victoria, Texas 77901
(361)572-0215
“The mission of VCCHD/Special Services is to act as the public servants
for HIV+ clients and those affected by HIV in our community. We vow to do
this by educating, assisting, and directing in a confidential, safe, and
non-judgmental environment.”
September 24, 1999
Special
Services Division
Web Content Notice (in English and en
Español)
English:
This website contains HIV prevention
messages that may not be appropriate for all audiences. Because HIV infection is
spread primarily through sexual practices or by sharing needles, prevention
messages and programs may address these topics. If you are not seeking such
information or may be offended by such materials, please exit this
website.
Español:
Esta página contiene mensajes sobre la
prevención del VIH que quizás no son apropiadas para todos los lectores. Muchas
veces el VIH es transmitido por prácticas relacionadas al sexo y el uso de
drogas, y la prevención y los programas sobre el VIH abordan estos temas. Si no
busca este tipo de información o si este tipo de contenido lo ofiende, por favor
salga de este sitio.
Special
Services Division
About Us
VCCHD/Special
Services provides support, assistance, and educational services to persons
living with HIV/AIDS as well as those affected by the virus living in the
Victoria area. The seven counties in the service area include
Victoria, Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, and
Lavaca.
We
are a division of the Victoria City-County Health Department located
at:
Pattie Dodson
Public Health Center
2805 North Navarro,
Suite 104
Victoria,
Texas 77901
Our
hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. We are closed for
all major holidays. Recorded phone information is available after hours
giving emergency instructions.
VCCHD/Special
Services was established in January 1992 through a collaborative effort between
Victoria City-County Health Department and Gulf Bend MHMR Center to secure Ryan
White CARE Act Title II funds. Beginning with a very modest budget and
just four clients, Special Services has served more than 300 HIV+ people in the
Crossroads area.
Special
Services is committed to providing client services that are:
* Defined
by the needs of the infected and affected community;
* Designed
to encourage client responsibility;
* Efficient
and cost-effective;
* Delivered
in a professional manner.
Clients
are seen by appointments. We are aware that emergencies occur and can
usually accommodate walk-ins if necessary. To ensure prompt attention to
your appointment needs please schedule through the Casework Associate at
(361) 572-0125 or 1-800-879-1448.
For
all medical emergencies call 911
or
go to the nearest emergency room.
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