I have a meeting tmw may have to advocate a little more far as funding goes I been out of the loop on it been gone out of the country 13 months now I am back so will hear what funds look like just seems to me cancer is so recognized and diabetes and where I live HIV should be priority as well.

Thank you so much Xavier for this, I just love this community chat I am able to find all the information I haven't been able to find in years. Thank you Have a great day

the most direct and helpful resource is an organization called Live Forward (formerly known as AIDS Athens). They are the primary "Project Sponsor" for HIV housing and support services in the Athens/Clarke County area.

Here is the specific contact information and a breakdown of how she can reach them:

Primary Contact for Athens, GA:
Organization: Live Forward

Address: 2500 W Broad St, Suite 300, Athens, GA 30606

Phone Number: (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators)

Key Contact: Cassandra Bray (Housing/HOPWA lead)

When you call, you should mention you are looking for HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS) assistance. Live Forward can help you with:

Emergency Help (STRMU): If you are behind on rent or utilities right now.

Long-term Help (TBRA): If you need a permanent rental voucher.

Support Services: They also have a food pantry, transportation assistance, and support groups specifically for the Athens community.

Secondary Backup:
If you have trouble getting through to Live Forward, you can contact the Northeast Health District Specialty Care Clinic at (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators). They provide the medical case management that is usually required to "unlock" those housing funds.

each state does something different with housing. I'll try to research Georgia's policies for you.

Yea have to work harder to even keep a place