About Columbia CARES
Columbia CARES began serving the South Central Region of Middle Tennessee in 1992. As the regions only AIDS-Service Organization we focus on prevention, testing and social services for those living with HIV/AIDS.
We are a United Way of Maury County partner and also receive funding from the Tennessee Department of Health, United Way of Greater Nashville, City of Columbia, First Presbyterian Church of Columbia, TN, Baptist Healing Trust, Broadway Care/Equity Fights AIDS as well as many generous individuals and groups. We are a proud member of the Maury County Chamber and Economic Alliance.
HIV Prevention
Columbia CARES HIV prevention programs are designed to meet the needs of your audience. In 2020 we began PrEP Navigation as an HIV Prevention option for our community. For more information on PrEP and if it's right for you visit www.ccprepnow.org.
For more info about programs contact Tim: 931.982.3991 or timjones@columbiacares.org
For PrEP info contact: Carman @ 931.982.4454 carmanbrown@columbiacares.org
Rapid HIV and Hep C Testing
Columbia CARES offers Rapid HIV and Hep C Testing for individuals as well as groups. We utilize the OraQuick product for HIV and Hep C testing which requires a droplet of blood from a finger stick method. Results are fast and available within 20 minutes and 99.3% accurate. Pre and Post test counseling is available at the time of testing. The OraQuick test is mobile therefore CARES is an excellent choice for your health and wellness fare. Call ahead/Walk-in testing is provided at the CARES facility Monday - Friday from 9-4:00 or you can schedule an appointment for weekday evenings after 5:00 by calling Tim. All testing services are free.
For more info or to schedule an appointment:
Tim - 931.982.3991 or timjones@columbiacares.org
Social Service for People Living With HIV/AIDS
Columbia CARES offers a variety of services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Our goal is to provide or help a person access services that will enhance their quality of life. Services provided by CARES includes case management, client advocacy, nutrition assistance, transportation assistance, short-term rent, mortgage, or utility assistance, and assistance with basic living needs. Eligibility is established by state, federal and funder guidelines. All social services are free and no client is required to volunteer for services rendered.
If you are a new client and want to sign up for services you may contact
Deborah Due at 931.381.0114 ext 10; 931.982.3894 (CARES Mobile) or by email at deborah@columbiacares.org.
If you have already been assigned a case manager this is how you may contact:
Talina Follis, 931.381.0114 ext 14; 931.982.3700 (CARES Mobile-text or call); or by email at talinafollis@columbiacares.org
Samantha Frey, 931.381.0114 ext 15; 931.982.3813 (CARES Mobile text or call); or by email
samanthafrey@columbiacares.org
Tim Jones, 931.982.3991 (CARES Mobile text or call); or by email
timjones@columbiacares.org
For housing assistance-rent, mortgage, utility contact:
Mandy Barry, 931.381.0114 ext 11; 931.982.3241 (CARES Mobile-text or call) or by email at mandybarry@columbiacares.org
We are a United Way of Maury County partner and also receive funding from the Tennessee Department of Health, United Way of Greater Nashville, City of Columbia, First Presbyterian Church of Columbia, TN, Baptist Healing Trust, Broadway Care/Equity Fights AIDS as well as many generous individuals and groups. We are a proud member of the Maury County Chamber and Economic Alliance.
HIV Prevention
Columbia CARES HIV prevention programs are designed to meet the needs of your audience. In 2020 we began PrEP Navigation as an HIV Prevention option for our community. For more information on PrEP and if it's right for you visit www.ccprepnow.org.
For more info about programs contact Tim: 931.982.3991 or timjones@columbiacares.org
For PrEP info contact: Carman @ 931.982.4454 carmanbrown@columbiacares.org
Rapid HIV and Hep C Testing
Columbia CARES offers Rapid HIV and Hep C Testing for individuals as well as groups. We utilize the OraQuick product for HIV and Hep C testing which requires a droplet of blood from a finger stick method. Results are fast and available within 20 minutes and 99.3% accurate. Pre and Post test counseling is available at the time of testing. The OraQuick test is mobile therefore CARES is an excellent choice for your health and wellness fare. Call ahead/Walk-in testing is provided at the CARES facility Monday - Friday from 9-4:00 or you can schedule an appointment for weekday evenings after 5:00 by calling Tim. All testing services are free.
For more info or to schedule an appointment:
Tim - 931.982.3991 or timjones@columbiacares.org
Social Service for People Living With HIV/AIDS
Columbia CARES offers a variety of services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Our goal is to provide or help a person access services that will enhance their quality of life. Services provided by CARES includes case management, client advocacy, nutrition assistance, transportation assistance, short-term rent, mortgage, or utility assistance, and assistance with basic living needs. Eligibility is established by state, federal and funder guidelines. All social services are free and no client is required to volunteer for services rendered.
If you are a new client and want to sign up for services you may contact
Deborah Due at 931.381.0114 ext 10; 931.982.3894 (CARES Mobile) or by email at deborah@columbiacares.org.
If you have already been assigned a case manager this is how you may contact:
Talina Follis, 931.381.0114 ext 14; 931.982.3700 (CARES Mobile-text or call); or by email at talinafollis@columbiacares.org
Samantha Frey, 931.381.0114 ext 15; 931.982.3813 (CARES Mobile text or call); or by email
samanthafrey@columbiacares.org
Tim Jones, 931.982.3991 (CARES Mobile text or call); or by email
timjones@columbiacares.org
For housing assistance-rent, mortgage, utility contact:
Mandy Barry, 931.381.0114 ext 11; 931.982.3241 (CARES Mobile-text or call) or by email at mandybarry@columbiacares.org