The mission of the Prevention and Education Department is to increase awareness and understanding of HIV transmission and prevention and to reduce public fear and the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS.
The Columbus AIDS Task Force (CATF) is Ohio's oldest and largest HIV/AIDS specific service provider. CATF is also the only agency in Columbus with both direct services for those living with HIV (provided by licensed professionals) and the expertise of a knowledgeable Prevention and Education Department.
Because of the diversity in HIV Prevention needs in the area, the Prevention and Education Department has fashioned community-specific HIV Outreach programs tailored to fit the needs of the members of those communities.
Please click on any of the programs listed to the right to see what all the Department of Prevention and Education has to offer!
Client Services
Since 1984, Columbus AIDS Task Force (CATF) has been offering support to people living with HIV and AIDS.
CATF was founded by volunteers in 1984. The first Case Manager was hired in 1990. Currently CATF has thirteen full time professional Case Managers serving over 900 clients in Columbus and Central Ohio.
The professional Social Work Case Managers at CATF work closely with their clients to help them respond positively to the many challenges of HIV and AIDS.
CATF Case Managers actively collaborate with other Central Ohio AIDS Service Organizations and local social service agencies to ensure client needs are met.
Columbus AIDS Task Force is a member of The
Central Ohio HIV Planning Alliance and The Central Ohio Case Management Network.
If you are living with HIV or AIDS and are in need of services, please contact us at 614-299-2437 and leave a message for the on-call case manager.
