Williams & Associates, Inc.

Founded in 2002 by Erise Williams, Jr., and James Edward Green, Williams & Associates, Inc., is Public Health.

Erise Williams & Associates Inc., doing business as Williams & Associates, Inc., is a community-based public health agency addressing minority health disparities and health equity. The mission of the agency is to provide public health education, prevention, wellness, and treatment interventions that address health disparities while promoting health equity for Black and other marginalized people.

Ryan White Care Services

Providing support and free services for people living with HIV (PLWH)

• Medical Case Management (MCM) Case Management services for PLWHA so they can access the healthcare and other services they need to stay healthy. Includes: HIV care and treatment, assistance with health insurance, treatment adherence counseling, mental health care, dental care, transportation, nutrition services, housing and utility assistance. PLWH living in the St. Louis, MO area with incomes below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level qualify for services. To link to services call the Linkage to Care Hotline at 314-356-0200.
• Early Intervention Services (EIS) Extra support to minority groups to overcome barriers to engaging in HIV care. Includes: Identification & Location, Intensive Support & Referral, Outreach & Health Education. PLWH in the St. Louis, MO area must be Black same gender loving men ages 13-44, Black cis-women ages 25-55 or Transgender, Intersex or GNC persons of color. To get help linking to HIV services, call 314-266-8270.
• Psychosocial Support Services (PSS) Support circles that provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for PLWH. Includes social support, information, encouragement, and networking. Available groups meet once a month and include groups specifically for Black same gender loving men and Black women, as well as an open group. If you are interested in learning more, call 314-643-6067. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Genevieve Love, Director of Care Services, at genevieve@minorityhealthstl.org or 314-472-5222

Let’s Be CLEAR

A program of Williams and Associates aimed at helping Black gay and bisexual men live their best lives! Click here for more information. What Let’s Be CLEAR has to offer:

• Your own personal mentor
• Free therapy sessions
• Substance misuse treatment, support, and recovery
• Free condoms and HIV/STI testing
• A safe, non-judgmental space to be yourself
• Social activities like game nights, movie nights, barbeques, and more!
• How Let’s Be CLEAR can help YOU!
• Better mental health
• Better self-esteem
• Setting and achieving life goals
• Becoming your ideal self!

HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES (SAMHSA PROJECTS)

Health support services for young African American men 18-29 years old who are at risk for substance misuse, mental health issues, and HIV acquisition Participants should contact Dr. Benjamin Wood, MD. Director Substance Misuse and behavioral Health Services at 314-684-2829 or email: benjamin@minorityhealthstl.org

STD/STI prevention and treatment

HIV risk reduction services for young African American men 18-29 years old who are at risk for HIV acquisition We are offering free & confidential screening for: HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B & C, Chlamydia & Gonorrhea. Screenings are conducted on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 3pm to 7pm. Screenings are by appointment only. Screening are available at two locations; 3737 North Kingshighway Blvd., Suite 204-206,St. Louis, MO 63115, or 3533 Dunn Rd., Suite 228, Florissant, MO 63033. Participants should contact call ERISE WILLIAMS AT 314-385-1935 or email: info@minorityhealthstl.org

CARS Project

Regional community-based project to improving Young Black Men’s sexual health The St. Louis CARS project will bridge multiple jurisdictions, convening authorities and governing councils to focus specifically on policies and practices that influence the sexual health of young Black men aged 18-29 disproportionately burdened by STD/HIV. Reach out to the CARS Team for more information or to partner with us in this work. Email: CARSProject@minorityhealthstl.org