Williams & Associates, Inc.

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. Founded in 2002 by Erise Williams, Jr. and James Edward Green.

Prioritizes health resources for Black and other marginalized people living with HIV.

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 314-282-9930 ext 140. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Genevieve Love, Director of Care Services, at genevieve@minorityhealthstl.org or 314-887-5335.

STL MADE

STL MADE is a Williams and Associates program that helps Black people live their best lives.

• What STL MADE has to offer: 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 STL MADE can help YOU: Better mental health, Better self-esteem, Setting and achieving life goals, Becoming your ideal self

HIV Prevention Services

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.

• The program is for 18-29 African American young men at risk for HIV infection. The program provides a wide array of HIV risk reduction strategies including STD screenings, behavioral interventions, leadership development, health education among others
• The program addresses the needs of the population of focus from a culturally sensitive perspective
• The population focus benefits from the program having a variety choices to address HIV risk. They care about the program because it is free, accessible, and appropriate for their immediate needs
• The program is for young African American men 18-29. The only criteria for the population of focus to participate is that they are young African American men 18-29 who are at risk for HIV infection
• 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. The program features Mpowerment a behavioral intervention which specifically focus on the needs of young African American men 18-29
• There is no cost for participation
• English is the language the program is delivered in
• Call 314-385-1935 for more info or to make an appointment

Participants should contact call Erise Williams AT 314-385-1935 or email: info@minorityhealthstl.org. Referrals from other programs can be made by contacting the Project Coordinator.