Alder Health Services, Inc.
Alder Health Services, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Alder Heath Services improves the health and well-being of individuals living with HIV/AIDS and members of the LGBTQ community by providing a culturally competent and affirming environment that empowers the people we serve
About
ALDER HEALTH SERVICES IS A DEDICATED ADVOCATE FOR THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS INFECTED AND AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS AND MEMBERS OF COMMUNITIES TRADITIONALLY UNDERSERVED BY THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. OUR SERVICES HAVE A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUEER/QUESTIONING (LGBTQ) PERSONS. ALDER HEALTH STRIVES TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL PATIENTS ARE COMFORTABLE BEING WHO THEY ARE, AND WE WORK TO ESTABLISH HONEST, TRUSTING AND NON-JUDGMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS THAT ARE FOCUSED ON HELPING THE PEOPLE WE SERVE TO MAKE HEALTH CHOICES THAT ARE RIGHT FOR THEM. WE ARE COMMITTED TO TREATING THE WHOLE PERSON BASED ON AN INTEGRATED DELIVERY SYSTEM OF CLIENT-CENTERED PRIMARY CARE, MENTAL HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELLNESS, AND CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES. ALDER HEALTH PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE IN FOUR (4) CORE AREAS: PRIMARY CARE - QUALITY MEDICAL CARE IN A COMFORTABLE SETTING THAT IS OPEN AND AFFIRMING. A SPECIAL EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON PROVIDING SERVICES ADDRESSING HEALTH DISPARITIES AFFECTING THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY AND ALSO HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (HRT) FOR TRANSGENDER INDIVIDUALS. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - COMMITMENT TO TREATING THE WHOLE PERSON BASED USING STRENGTHS-BASED AND CLIENT CENTERED SERVICES INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL AND COUPLES COUNSELING, TRANSGENDER INCLUSIVE SERVICES, PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES AND ASSESSMENT, AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT. CASE MANAGEMENT & SUPPORT SERVICES - MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE DEDICATED TO HELPING HIV-POSITIVE INDIVIDUALS MAKE INFORMED CHOICES ABOUT THEIR CARE. THIS INCLUDES EDUCATING CLIENTS ON TREATMENT OPTIONS, REDUCING FEAR AND STIGMA, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE, HEALTH INSURANCE, PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO HELP BREAK DOWN BARRIERS TO GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING. EDUCATION & WELLNESS SERVICES - FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL HIV/STD SCREENING, TARGETED PREVENTION INITIATIVES FOR HIGH-RISK GROUPS INCLUDING MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN (MSM), PERSONS WHO INJECT DRUGS (PWID) AND LGBTQ+ YOUTH. WE ALSO PROVIDE PREEXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (PREP) AND HEPATITIS C SCREENING AND TREATMENT. HIV/STD TESTING IS CONDUCTED REQUIRING NO APPOINTMENT AND AT NO CHARGE EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT OUR HARRISBURG LOCATION FROM 4:00 - 8:00 PM. HEALTH, PREVENTION AND WELLNESS EDUCATION SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY INCLUDING SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, FAITH-BASED AND PROVIDER AGENCIES. PRIOR YEAR PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION(S): AS OF JUNE 2019: -305 HIV-POSITIVE INDIVIDUALS ACCESSED MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES -966 PERSONS WERE TESTED FOR HIV/AIDS -5,780 PERSONS WHO INJECT DRUGS (PWID) WERE REACHED THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMMING -1,498 PERSONS RECEIVED STD TESTING (GONORRHEA, SYPHILIS, AND CHLAMYDIA) -93,279 IN HIV-RELATED HOUSING AND UTILITIES ASSISTANCE WAS DISTRIBUTED -3,252 INDIVIDUALS WERE REACHED THROUGH MSM PROGRAMMING -625 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE -343 PERSONS ACCESSED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES -ALDER HEALTH'S PREP PROGRAM GREW FROM 60 TO MORE THAN 80 PATIENTS -THE WELLNESS CENTER AT ALDER HEALTH WAS ESTABLISHED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AETNA BETTER HEALTH OF PA -AGENCY'S PHYSICAL LOCATION WAS EXPANDED TO OCCUPY THE ENTIRE SECOND FLOOR OF OUR BUILDING -ALDER HEALTH WAS FUNDED TO SERVE AS A DAUPHIN COUNTY FAMILY PLANNING/HEALTHY WOMAN PROGRAM SITE -ALDER HEALTH SERVED INDIVIDUALS FROM 32 COUNTIES THROUGHOUT SOUTH CENTRAL PA -PATIENT SAVINGS THROUGH ELIGIBILITY FOR THE 340B PHARMACY PROGRAM = 184,120.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “Mission - alder heath services improves the health and well-being of individuals living with hiv/aids and members of the lgbtq community by providing a culturally competent and affirming environment that empowers the people we serve. vision - by providing high quality case management and supports, health and wellness education, and physical and mental health services, alder health services strives to: reduce the rate of hiv infection, ensure access to person-centered care, foster a healthy and informed community. core values - alder health's services and programs are designed to be reflective of the values that guide and support the agency's mission: -client-driven -compassion -collaboration -inclusion -leadership -service to others”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “See schedule o.”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is PA.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2020 is 100 N CAMERON ST, HARRISBURG, PA, 17101.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2020 has a total of 34 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$173,544.
- The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1987.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,529,255 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $176,886 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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