Primary Medical Services & HIV Specialty Care 

Outpatient Primary Medical Services include comprehensive medical care and disease related physician’s visits, some laboratory services, some dental services (please discuss with the dentist and the Ryan White Part C program manager before services are administered).

Medical Case Management

All patients in the Ryan White Part C Program will have access to medical case management services.

Case management can help clients access available services from such programs as Medicare, Medicaid, Ryan White Part C Program, drug manufacturer patient assistance programs, outpatient mental health and chemical dependency programs, outpatient nutritional services and translator services. Case managers are also available to help with adherence education for clients on HAART therapy and patients that are considering beginning therapy.

The South Carolina AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)

South Carolina residents can get HIV medicines through ADAP's Central Pharmacy and Insurance Assistance Program. Through ADAP, people are able to get medicines they can't otherwise get. To be a part of ADAP, you must make a commitment to take your pills.  Please contact your medical case manager for more information.

In order to qualify for ADAP you must

• Have HIV/AIDS
• Live in South Carolina
• Have a limited income

The Ryan White Part C Program may be able to help with disease related charges that are not covered by other compensation programs. It is the responsibility of the client to gain prior approval before any medical services are rendered. 

RCHCA is committed to the care of all people in our service area. The Ryan White Part C program has a Hot-line email address to answer questions you may have related to your health or a needed referral.  All information is kept confidential.

Hot-line email address: wecare@rchca.com

 Please contact the Ryan White Part C EIS Program (803-799-8407 x250 or x237) with any questions regarding services not specifically listed in this section.

 RCHCA Outreach Program delivers street outreach to homeless and HIV/AIDS positive individuals and families in Richland, Fairfield, Lexington, and Newberry counties. The goal of the outreach team is to assist individuals in getting comprehensive medical care and needed services. Program outreach workers seek out the homeless on the streets, in parks, shelters, and along railroad tracks. Through consistent contact, the outreach team seeks to build a basic level of trust and assess the needs of those served. Outreach workers offer referrals and, if accepted, will transport individuals to needed community services.

Richland Community Healthcare Association, 2211 Alpine Road Ext. Columbia SC

 Phone (803) 391-3301 Fax: (803) 736-7055