Now approaching its fourth anniversary, the HUB is a community partnership between AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) and the Center on Halsted to expand access and reduce the friction of linkage to healthcare, housing, and support services in the Chicago area. Since launching February 2020, the Resource HUB has provided comprehensive information, direct connections to HIV and Housing services, and emergency financial assistance to over 1,500 individuals living with and vulnerable to HIV. The HUB is funded by the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH).
To expand awareness of this vital resource in the South and West communities, the HUB’s fall campaign “Navigating Healthcare Sucks” is on and in CTA buses, trains and stations citywide! Made possible with support from CDPH and GILEAD Sciences, this bi-lingual campaign can be seen prominently at 21 “L” train stations on the Red, Green, Pink, and Orange lines and 200+ train cars and bus banners in South and West Side neighborhoods.
We’re excited to share the news of the campaign with you and our partners in the network! Access the social media folder for graphics to share with your community – and don’t forget the hashtag #HIVhub!
How do I connect to the HUB?
-Call 1-844-HUB-4040 to connect you to the Center on Halsted HIV/ STI Call & PrEP center to reach a rapid response team to support you in navigating services that you need.
-Visit hivhub.org to access Your Resource HUB portal where you can apply for financial assistance programs and communicate directly with a Rapid Response team member via our new chat functions. In addition, use our provider locator! With your zip code, you can search for service providers citywide including HIV prevention, treatment, healthcare navigation, housing and PrEP support.
We now offer HUB 101 Presentations that provide an understanding of the services offered, client enrollments, and special activities. To schedule a virtual session or for questions on accessing care, reach out to:
Ana Garcia, HIV Resource Coordination HUB Manager at [email protected]
Melanie Cross, Senior Manager, Care Systems Management at [email protected]
