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Services

Peer Support Services

Peer Support Services (PSS) directly responds to people who are infected and/or affected by HIV/AIDS by providing a myriad of one-on-one and peer-led social support activities. These activities include support groups that embrace the diversity of our community. Peer Support Services provides support and education for individuals around topics such as medications, relationships, sexual health, stigma, substance use, communication, and much more.

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At a Glance
This service is for
Focus: Our focus is to help the community people living with HIV/AIDS, those at risk for infection, and the many affected by HIV, live healthier, longer, more informed lives.
Age: 18 and Up
Let's Connect
Larry Day
Program Manager
555 Amory Street, Suite 2
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-2672
Peer Client Advocacy

This one-on-one service is designed for individuals with HIV to maintain or improve one’s every day living with HIV. Common areas that JRI staff assist with are disclosure, sexual health, medication adherence, assistance with housing and financial issues, nutrition, self-care, and linkage to healthcare and mental health.

JRI Health's 25th Anniversary
THRIVE

THRIVE is a social, educational, and networking event for HIV+ individuals as well as friends and supporters.

Request More Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your individualized need, please fill out the form below. Our Service Navigator will reach out to you about your inquiry via phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the Program Director listed in the “Let’s Connect” box above. 

Please note that this form is not HIPAA compliant.  We urge you not to include protected health information.

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JRI Service Navigator

Do you have a question about JRI services?

(508) 468-6042
navigator@jri.org
Rachel Arruda

Rachel has been a part of the JRI team since January, 2000. For over 20 years, Rachel has been working in the field of human services assisting families with accessing and navigating services. Rachel received her Bachelors degree in psychology and Masters Degree in Public Administration from Bridgewater State University. She was promoted in July 2005 to Family Networks Program Director where she closely worked with the Department of Children Families for 10 years ensuring that children and families received the highest quality of individualized services ranging from community based through residential care. Rachel is very dedicated to helping the individuals she works with and is committed to improving the lives of children and families. Rachel’s passion for creative service programming inspires her in her role as JRI Service Navigator.