Coaching for HCV and HIV

The intervention will involve the following elements: establishing rapport, asking permission to discuss drugs, discussing the pros and cons associated with drug use, uncovering the gaps between current and desired quality of life and determining readiness to change. The intervention will last approximately 20 minutes and take place at the time of the clinical visit while participants are waiting to be seen by a clinician or are awaiting laboratory testing.

The PRC will remain in at least weekly contact by phone with each participant.