Minority AIDS Initiative Retention and Re-Engagement Project

"Eight 30-60 minute educational sessions with peer will occur in-person bi-weekly once participant is randomized to intervention:~* Introduction and Assessment~* HIV Transmission \& Viral Life Cycle~* Effective Communication and Self-Advocacy~* Understanding Lab Values~* HIV Medications~* Drug Resistance \& Adherence, and Understanding \& Managing Side Effects~* Disclosure and Stigma~* Harm \& Risk Reduction~Weekly check-ins will be by phone or in-person over 12 months. Check-in questions/tasks:~* Are any services needed?~* Have referrals or appointments been made?~* Does patient need accompaniment to a visit?~* Connect patient with services as needed.~* Appointment reminders.~* Overall well-being?~* Schedule next peer contact."