NYS Article 28 Medical Unit
J-CAP is licensed by the NYS Department of Health (DOH) as a Diagnostic and Treatment Center under Article 28 of the Public Health Law and offers on-site medical care which is available to all its clients.  In addition to providing HIV/AIDS testing and case management for local community residents, all clients living at our residential drug treatment facilities receive annual physical examinations and nutritional counseling. Mental health counseling is also available if required.  Specialized health care needs are evaluated by our medical staff and referred to outside health providers if necessary. 

Buprenorphine Medical Service
J-CAP’s Article 28 Medical Unit has recently introduced a new medical service using buprenorphine, a synthetic opiate that rapidly alleviates the effects of withdrawal.   Supervised by J-CAP’s medical team, this service is appropriate for individuals who are dependent on prescription opiate drugs (i.e. oxycodone, codeine, and morphine) as well as illegal street drugs such as heroin.
 
The benefits to using buprenorphine for detoxification include: less severe withdrawal symptoms, few side effects, the stability to think clearly and have better control while re-adjusting one’s lifestyle, and a reduction in health problems such as HIV, hepatitis B and C viruses, skin infections and vein problems.  Clients are medically assessed, treated and monitored daily by J-CAP medical and nursing staff specially trained in the use of buprenorphine.  Mental health status is also evaluated.  Once buprenorphine therapy is completed, J-CAP again assesses the client to determine if further treatment is necessary to address the psychological and social issues associated with drug addiction and will make a referral for a residential or outpatient drug treatment program if appropriate. 

Both J-CAP clients as well as local community residents who seek out our services receive preventive and educational information about HIV/AIDS and are tested upon consent. If a client is or found to be HIV positive, medical, psychological and case management services are available through J-CAP’s Living Proof HIV/AIDS Primary Care Program. 

At Living Proof, both the medical and emotional needs of those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS are addressed by a team of experienced medical and nursing staff.  A full range of services is offered including:                         

• HIV Testing/Pre-and-Post Test Counseling for ages 13 and up 
• Medical Exams
• Health Monitoring and Treatment Adherence
• Partner Notification
• Support Groups
• Referral Services
• Priority Screening/Admission to Residential and Outpatient Chemical Dependency Treatment Programs
• Nutrition Education
• Health Education and HIV Prevention Seminars
• Mental Health Services
• Case Management
• Women's Issues Groups
• MSM (Men Having Sex With Men) HIV Negative Groups
• Peer Educators/Buddy System
• Community Outreach

The staff at Living Proof is committed to providing the local community with quality healthcare in a supportive, caring and confidential setting.