This is a federal program that provides medical services for persons living with HIV disease. RAISE provides services and support to these individuals who are not able to afford the cost of health care services. Financial support is used as a payor of ‘last resort’.

RAISE of Northwest Missouri is funded by the Ryan White Treatment & Modernization Act. We provide services and support to individuals who are living with HIV/AIDS. RAISE is a RWCA, Part C program that is administered through Northwest Health Services, Inc.

Our Mission

RAISE of Northwest Health Services will provide access to primary health care and support services to lives touched by HIV/AIDS

Our Goal

Our goal is to provide support services as well as financial assistance to HIV+ indivduals in our 16 county service area.

Facts About HIV/AIDS

• AIDS is one of the top-ten causes of death among people ages 15 to 44.
• Every minute of every day, five people are infected with HIV.
• 40 million adults and children are living with HIV/AIDS right now.
• AIDS has already claimed more than 20 million lives.
• 21 percent of all HIV-positive people don’t know they are infected.

Protect yourself and your loved ones by learning about HIV and AIDS.

RAISE Services

• Primary Care and Infectious Disease Physicians
• Behavioral Health/substance abuse Counseling
• Specialty Services such as Vision and Dental
• Laboratory and Radiology services
• Case Management

Other Benefits

• Transportation assistance
• Medication assistance
• Non-Food Pantry
• Peer Support
• Education
• Nutrition assistance
• Client Meetings and activities