Who Are We?

• Care Resource is the largest and oldest one-stop community based HIV/AIDS service organization in both Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
• Care Resource provides a variety of services to our patients, including HIV/AIDS testing, complete medical services, case management, mental health, substance abuse and nutritional counseling.
• We provide patient services to anyone living with HIV/AIDS in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties who qualify for services.

Care Resource is a community-based organization (CBO) funded in part by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to participate in a nationwide effort to prevent HIV infection, re-infection and the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).  At the CDC, this partnership is identified as “The Partnership for Health” (PfH), and at Care Resource it goes by the name "DOCTALC", which stands for “Doctors Talking About Lifestyles and Choices.” The program focus is to increase communication between HIV healthcare providers and HIV patients. DOCTALC targets all HIV positive men and women receiving medical care in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. 

DOCTALC is an intervention composed of a three to five minute intervention between the HIV patient and the HIV health care provider, and if needed, may also include an extended more intensive session with a counselor from the DOCTALC team. The patient’s individual risk reduction needs will dictate the topics in an extended counseling session. The goal is to help patients understand how they can avoid the negative effects of re-infection and enjoy the positive effects of preventing further spread of HIV and other STIs.

DOCTALC may stand for “Doctors Talking About Lifestyles and Choices”, but it also stands for a personalized direct approach to communicating about sex.  By valuing empathy, listening, understanding, and above all, a non- judgmental attitude, DOCTALC staff can help you make better and safer choices when it comes to sexual behavior. It can also be a great support in your daily living with HIV. We invite you to take advantage of this wonderful program and start enhancing your life by making your best choices.