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Founded in 1991, JAS is today Jamaica’s oldest and largest AIDS, human rights, non-government organization. History. Today, JAS has three chapters, thirty-three members of staff and over three hundred volunteers.
In Kingston, we are located at 4 Upper Musgrave Avenue, Kingston 10. Contact us at 876-978-2345 (phone) 876-978-7876 (fax), and E-mail Kingston. For more information click on Kingston Chapter. |
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In Ocho Rios, we are located at The Dr. McDowell Building, Pineapple Place, Ocho Rios, St. Ann. Contact us at 876-974-7236 (phone), 876-974-6461(fax), and E mail Ocho Rios. For more information click on Ocho Rios Chapter. |
In Montego Bay, we are located at 1st floor, Van Haze Building, 16 East Street, Montego Bay, St. James. Contact us at 876-952-9817 (phone), 940-7386 (fax), and Email Mobay. For more information click on Montego Bay Chapter |
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JAS Scope of Work
JAS is able to achieve its work throught the following three major components.
These are:
Education and Prevention
The JAS Education/Prevention Programmes are aimed at heightening awareness about the disease and at influencing positive behaviour change. These programmes target the general public through monthly community Walk and Talks, three radio and one television programmes and one newspaper column on a weekly basis. (Public Education, Advocacy and Social Marketing Department)
JAS also works very closely with other groups that are considered to be at high risk for contracting HIV. These include sex workers, prisoners, sexual minorities and persons with disabilities(Targeted Interventions Department)
Care and Support
In each JAS Chapter, the Support Services Department offers care and support to those infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS through counseling, facilitated support groups, a Friends volunteer programme and peer support. Life's Work is an income-generating work therapy programmes for positive people are producing a range of hand-made quality candles, soaps and cards. The Home Based Care programme which sees us going into the homes of people living with AIDS, offering information, counseling/support, medication and care packages of groceries and health aids. In conjunction with the Government's Surveillance programme, JAS also delivers a free voluntary counseling and HIV Testing programme where confidential pre and post test counseling are given. Orphans and other children made vulnerable by HIV (OVC) are also given special attention through counseling, school fees, medication and foster parenting.
Administration and Finance
This Department is entrusted with providing administrative support for overall functioning of the organisation. It manages the finances and provides an administrative hub around which programmes revolve. Finance and Administration Department >>
Fundraising
As part of the JAS sustainability plan, this department is commissioned with the responsibility of securing funding for the organizations programmes and operations. It does this through a variety of fundraising raising ventures and negotiations with funding sources. To help support the JAS activities in Jamaica, groups have and are being formed in London, Florida, New York and Toronto. Fundraising Department >>
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Let's take off our masks and talk
Posters are available at all Jamaica AIDS Support Offices, Kingston, Telephone (876) 978-2345, Montego Bay (876) 952-9817 and Ocho Rios (876) 974-7236. A donation would be appreciated.
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BREAKING NEWS
THE CLINIC
Recently, Jamaica AIDS Support (JAS) responded to emerging demands to expand services sought after by persons infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS. The organization partnered with Food for the Poor in order to erect a building to house a clinic.
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Workmen from Food for the Poor setting up the structure of the clinic |
Partially Completed Structure |
Workmen from Food for the Poor were deployed to put the structure together upon the completion of the foundation on the grounds of Jamaica AIDS Supports' head office, located at 4 Upper Musgrave Avenue , Kingston 10. The structure was erected within a day.
When officially operational, the clinic will act as a safe haven for the many clients and those who will seek advice and other HIV services. The clinic will also provide a wide range of outpatient health care services Psychosocial care and support, home based care, antenatal services for seropositive pregnant women and a range of diagnostic services will also be offered.
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Partially Painted Structure |
Daunette Wellington, Nurse & Coordinator of Support Services meeting with a Client of Jamaica AIDS Support. One of the many services, which the new facility will offer. |
In order to effectively provide the care and support services needed by clients, the clinic will be outfitted with the highest quality medical equipment and supplies available today. To that end, JAS is presently in the process of acquiring medical equipment inclusive of stethoscopes, wheel chairs, examination tables, pressure testing cuffs, thermometers and medical scales and a complete range of medications and supplies including anti-retroviral (ARV), wound, dressing supplies, orthopedic supplies and medications. Donations of these will be welcomed!!!!
OUR CLIENTS
The most discriminated against and the most vulnerable groups within the community are targeted groups for the clinic.
- People who operate in hard to reach high prevalence areas for HIV transmission and would otherwise go underground in avoidance of the publics' medical facilities.
- Groups characterized by seroprevalence rates in excess of 25% or 16 times the national average namely MSM and CSW's.
OUR SERVICE PROVIDERS
Volunteer doctors operating on a part-time basis and full time nursing staff will staff the facility. Many doctors, practicing in their respective area of specialization, indicated a willingness to give their time and service to work in this facility without charge. While most are general practitioners, expressions of interest have come from consultant psychiatrists, ophthalmologists, ENT specialists, urologists and cardiologists.
For more information, contact us!
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