Client's Corner

Transportation Programs

Boston Van Ride

The Boston Van Ride (BVR) runs Mondays – Wednesdays and Fridays year-round. The BVR brings clients of ASGCC and Helping Our Women to medical appointments in the Boston area. To schedule a Boston Van Ride, call (508) 487-9445 or 1-800-905-1170 by 11am the day before your scheduled appointment.

Volunteer Transportation

Weekday transportation to medical and social service appointments on the Cape are provided by ASGCC volunteers. Rides are not guaranteed and are contingent on the availability of volunteers, but we want you to know that ASGCC fabulous Volunteer Coordinators are doing everything possible to find you a ride!

Outer Cape Food Programs

Daily Lunch

Clients can enjoy lunch in the Great Room of the Provincetown Office Mondays through Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Home delivery of lunch is available upon request for homebound individuals; please call your case manager.

Tuesdays, Local Flavor Dinners

This weekly gathering is the ASGCC-Provincetown's Tuesday night congregate meal, served at 6:30 pm. It is open to clients and the HIV+ community, and is a friendly atmosphere for clients to come together and meet one another. Local churches, restaurants and volunteers prepare each week's meal. Guests are asked for a $5 donation to offset the cost of the meal.

First Week of the Month, Food-ride

If you want to shop with us at the Stop & Shop or Star Market in Orleans, call 508-487-9445 or stop by the Provincetown office and see us at the front desk. Space is limited - sign up early!

Food Pantry

Non-perishable items available; clients can access the food pantry twice a month for a total of 30 items per month.

Mid-Cape Food Programs

Monthly Food Box Distribution

Our monthly food box program includes fresh produce, dairy products, eggs, meat, canned goods, miscellaneous health and beauty products. Clients must reserve a food box by the first Friday of the month by contacting their case manager. Distribution is the second Thursday from 1 – 4PM and Friday from 9AM - 4PM. Delivery to homebound clients residing on the Mid and Upper Cape is contingent on availability of volunteers.

Emergency Food Pantry

Emergency Food Pantry program is available for ASGCC Mid and Upper Cape clients during regular office hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

Monthly Congregate Luncheon Program

The congregate luncheon program take place the third Wednesday of each month at 12:30 PM in the great room of the ASGCC Hyannis office. The congregate lunch program bring people living with HIV/AIDS together for an informal family style buffet and include educational topics of interest. Previous program topics have included: HIV medication updates, nutritional consults, various wellness program, music and live entertainment.

Hepatitis C Education Sessions

Are you co-infected with hepatitis C? Want more information on the transmission of HCV? Do you have questions regarding starting therapy? Do you need more information regarding side effects management? Come and have your questions answered by Corie Maloney, HCV Specialist of Roche Laboratories, Inc. at one our hepatitis C therapy education forums. For more information and dates and times call our Hyannis office at (508) 778-1954.

The Cape & Islands HIV/AIDS Client Advisory Board Meetings

The Client Advisory Board (CAB) is open only to clients and invited guests. The CAB advises the ASGCC, Outer Cape Health Services (OCHS) and Infectious Disease Clinical Services (IDCS) on their policies & services. Meetings rotate monthly between the ASGCC Hyannis & Provincetown offices and the Martin's Conference Room at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis. Meetings always start @ 10:45 a.m. & rotate between sites. To add an item to the CAB agenda, call (508)487-9445, ext. 43. Call your ASGCC Case Manager if you need a ride!

Art by Chris Silva.

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