The Special Health Resources office in Paris, Texas, houses the case management and primary care services for persons with HIV/AIDS. Our knowledgeable staff are committed to providing quality care to our clients while also educating them about their illness and how to manage it. It is important to understand that an HIV diagnosis is not a death sentence. Individuals can and do go on to live normal lives. HIV is a chronic disease much like diabetes or hypertension and if you follow your doctor's instructions and take care of yourself there's no reason you can't live a long, happy life. Services that we offer our clients include but are not limited to:
- Comprehensive Medical Care
- Medical Case Management Services
- Prevention and Education
- Perinatal Services
- HIV Early Intervention for Substance Abusers
- Dental Care
- Temporary and Long-Term Housing Assistance
- Transportation Services
- and much more.......
Our office also offers FREE, confidential testing for HIV, Hepatitis C and Syphilis the first and third Thursday of every month. Please contact our office for additional information and/or testing times at (903)785-0078. You can also find all testing sites within your area at http://www.hivtest.org. For general questions about HIV testing and who should get tested, you can also visit http://www.hivtest.org/faq.cfm#stdtest
Persons with HIV/AIDS who are in need of case management and primary health care should contact this office in order to be evaluated for and enrolled in services with the agency. You can reach us at (903)785-0078; we are open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm (closed for lunch from 12pm-1pm). Once you schedule an intake appointment with us, you will need to provide the following at your initial visit:
- Proof of HIV Positivity (Western Blot)
- Proof of Identity (Drivers License/Employee Badge/Student ID.....must include picture)
- Proof of Residency- (Current lease/utility bill/pay stub......must include your name)
- Proof of Income- (Payroll stubs/SS award letter/Food Stamp letter......)
- Proof of Insurance, if applicable
- Social Security card (if available)
At your Intake you will be required to fill out several forms and our case manager will administer several assessments. You can expect to be here for approximately 2.5-3 hours for this process.
Map to Office:
Additional information and forms for Special Health clients......please click this link
Our hope is that this site will be a wealth of information and a frequently-used reference tool for any questions you may have regarding services available to you. We have tried to list as many resources available as possible but certainly some will be missed. Please contact our office to speak with your Case Manager anytime you are needing more assistance and/or if you know of any additional resources that might be added to make our site even more informative.
STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES
To get information about and/or apply for Social Security Disability, SSI and Medicare:
https://www.socialsecurity.gov/
To check the status of your application ⇒ https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/IAPS/applicationStatus
To request additional copies of your benefits award letter ⇒https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/BEVE/main.html
Information on applying for SSDI ⇒ http://www.cms.gov/apps/firststep/content/ssdi-qa.html
To apply for benefits ⇒ https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/wps/portal
Coverage for those without sufficient income that aren't eligible for Medicaid119 N Main
Paris, TX 75460
Phone: 903/737-2418
Fax: 903/784-4421
Email: treasurer_lamar_tx@yahoo.com
Cindy Smithers IHCP Coordinator
PO Box 275
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
Phone: 903/439-4069
Fax: 903/439-4801
Email: cindysm@hcmh.com
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
MEDICAID
Medicaid Transportation Numbers and Information ⇒ http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/cshcn/mtp.shtm
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .... http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/QuickAnswers/GetRide_FAQs.shtml
IF you don't have Medicaid and need transportation services, call TRAX at 903-739-9381 in Lamar County or visit the link below for additional information
DADS local Intake office 1-877-317-2121
This agency provides counseling for senior citizens and disabled individuals.
LONE STAR LEGAL AID
Lone Star Legal Aid provides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals
OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS:
MEDICARE Official Site ⇒ http://www.medicare.gov/default.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
Veterans Administration Official Site ⇒ http://www.va.gov/
LOCAL AGENCIES AND SERVICES
FOOD ASSISTANCE
HOUSING ASSISTANCE and SHELTERS
UTILITY ASSISTANCE
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES
This site is currently being updated......check back soon for helpful information and links to important sites