CSTEP has been renamed California Statewide Training and Education Program (CSTEP) and will provide public benefits education and training for HIV, health and other providers.

Be a CSTEPAdvisory Board member!

CSTEPAdvisory Board is composed of HIV experts, other providers and community members to help guide and support the start-up of the CSTEP:Benefits program.

CSTEP Advisory Board’s roles and responsibilities:
• Meet semi-annually via conference call;
• Review program design, curricula, evaluation and outreach plans;
• Provide recommendations regarding regional training locations;
• Promote CSTEP by supporting marketing and outreach to key providers and training participants.

Please send CV or resume to Jane Dalugdugan jane@apiwellness.org.

CSTEP:Benefits is a new multi-level benefits training and education program for service providers regarding various health and disability benefits programs. It is developed by A&PI Wellness Center in collaboration with Positive Resource Center.

CSTEP:Benefits strives to increase access to care and treatment options while improving quality of life and health outcomes for people living with HIV.

CSTEP:Benefits training is FREE.

CSTEP:Benefits is for HIV and HIV-related service providers including case managers, benefits counselors, peer advocates, and substance use counselors.

Technically and culturally competent—CSTEP:Benefits training will cover information related to accessing federal, state and local HIV-focused benefits with an emphasis on benefits issues related to vulnerable populations, including communities of color, women, children and families, post-incarcerated individuals and the homeless.

Benefits Counselor Certification—A Benefits Counselor Certification component offers providers the skills to effectively link consumers with available sources of income and health benefits.

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