State health officials announced yesterday that the number of HIV cases in the southeastern Indiana outbreak is now at 162 cases (159 confirmed and three preliminary positive). Due to the closure of the Community Outreach Center on Sunday and Monday, all numbers included in this release are as of May 22.

The Community Outreach Center, including the needle exchange, has new hours of operation, effective May 26. Hours of operation are:

• Monday:                                 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tuesday:                               10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday:                            9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Thursday:                               9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday:  Closed

One-Stop Shop Update at the Community Outreach Center
Services provided include: access to state-issued ID cards, birth certificates, job counseling and local training, enrollment in HIP 2.0 insurance, HIV testing, HIV care coordination, substance abuse referrals, and vaccinations against tetanus, Hepatitis A and B.

• Total Visitors: 891
• Total Services Utilized: 1,496
• HIV Testing: 291
• Immunizations: 330
• Bureau of Motor Vehicles: 119
• LifeSpring Mental Health Services: 89
• HIV Care Coordination: 83
• Department of Health Vital Records: 208
• Family and Social Services Administration (HIP 2.0 enrollment): 334
• Job Referrals through Indiana Department of Workforce Development: 42

Scott County Needle Exchange Program Update

• Total Individuals Participating in the Needle Exchange: 173
• Estimated Needles Brought In: *17,527
• Total Needles Provided: 18,713

*Needles brought in include both from the needle exchange program and community returned needles.

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