In fact, many individuals living with HIV go on to lead full, healthy lives with an undetectable viral load. This means a reduced risk of developing HIV-related illnesses or passing HIV on to someone else.

BAI not only helps detect HIV, but establishes a close relationship with all our HIV positive clients.

 

BAI is pleased to offer excellent access to care with medical follow-up and support through our in-house team of psychotherapists and nutritionists who create individualized programs for our HIV+ clients' needs. We provide all of our services free of charge. 

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BAI FOLLOW-UP​​​

We have established extensive contacts for our HIV+ clients in the Yucatán. These include the Health Department, IMSS and ISSSTE, who together cover the medical care of approximately 90% of the HIV+ population in the country.

 

BAI Care currently supports over 220 HIV positive clients with:

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• Post-diagnosis assessment with BAI Director and HIV specialist Dr. Carlos Cabrera May

• A tailored medical plan and an assigned BAI Care volunteer for one-on-one support

• Assistance in finding a treatment program, completing lab work and seeing physicians

• Setting up appointments with HIV specialists and facilitating attendance

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BAI PSYCHOTHERAPY​

BAI provides newly-diagnosed HIV+ clients with a safe, supportive environment where issues can be discussed freely, so they can come to terms with living with HIV and understand the importance of adhering to their anti-retroviral therapy.

​BAI Psychotherapy currently has 12 newly-diagnosed clients attending 15 group sessions.

 

Our program includes:

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• One-on-one counselling sessions with a BAI Psycotherapist

• A 15 week holistic group-therapy program

• Continuous support available 24/7