OUR MISSION
The mission of Maui AIDS Foundation is to promote the health and well-being of the members of our community.
Founded in 1986, Maui AIDS Foundation (MAF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) health and social service organization focused on promoting the sexual health and well-being of the members of our community. MAF is the only AIDS service organization serving Maui County including the islands of Maui, Lanai and Molokai. MAF provides direct services that include linkage to medical care, access to HIV medications, food, and emotional and educational support to those in need. MAF also provides comprehensive educational and testing programs. These preventative programs provide information, preventative tools and testing. Maui AIDS Foundation provides these vital services free of cost to the community of Maui County. MAF has broadened our programs and services over time extending in to Harm Reduction and Drug Prevention.
Maui AIDS Foundation provides all of the following services to the community:
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Harm Reduction
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A partner of the Maui Police Department on their Mobile Medical Educational Unit (MMEU), providing free testing, prevention education, Hep-C hygiene kits, support, and linkage to care every Monday across Maui County. This program meets our most vulnerable populations who do not have access to care. Donate a hygiene kit
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Free clinical testing promoting sexual health such as HIV, Hepatitis-C (HCV) and Syphilis, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea STI Facts
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Comprehensive Case Management for HIV positive individuals including medical insurance enrollment, on-site food pantry, housing assistance, linkage to medical care, dental care, medications, and more
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MAF is now offering injectable PreP, given every two months rather than the daily pill - an important tool in effort to end the HIV Epidemic LEARN MORE from the FDA
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Prevention education
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Health insurance enrollment (year-round consultations) make an appointment
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LGB+ programs and support groups
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Resources and support groups for Transgender individual
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Linkage to mental health services and suicide prevention
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Community outreach
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HIV 101 and cultural competency trainings (including Maui Police Department and other community partners)
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Referral system for victims of domestic violence
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Free testing and education for inmates in MCCC, Maui Community Correctional Center, through our Corrections Program
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A Partner of the Ma'i Movement Hawaii providing sanitary products for those in need
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Collaboration with Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) for administration of Hepatitis A and B vaccinations
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Naloxone training for opioid overdose
UPDATES & UPCOMING EVENTS

MEET MAUI AIDS FOUNDATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAUI NATIVE,
AMANDA N.E. RIBAO

WE NEED YOUR HELP
We are in need of medical device donations of such as canes, crutches, walkers, bed rails and/or shower chairs.
TO DONATE: Please contact MAF and ask for a member of the Client Services team at 808.242.4900.

DO YOU HAVE MED-QUEST? PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING UPDATE
UPCOMING MED-QUEST CHANGES Throughout the pandemic, all Medicaid members received continuous uninterrupted coverage amid the public health emergency. Med-Quest Division (MQD) will begin reaching out to members in March 2023 to let them know what month their eligibility will be redetermined. This eligibility renewal work will begin in April and be spread out across 12 months. To learn more and help our those who currently receive Medicaid benefits, here are some useful resources:
Please visit the link to the Med-Quest toolkit for helpful information: Stay Well Stay Covered Toolkit (hawaii.gov).
Contact Gertrudes Holder, MAF's Health Insurance Enrollment Specialist, for any assistance needed: Office: 808.666.5342 | Cell: 808.633.7148 | gertrudes@mauiaids.org
- Sun, Apr 23Maui Ocean Vodka Farm and Distillery
- Sat, May 06War Memorial ComplexMay 06, 6:30 AMWar Memorial Complex, 700 Halia Nakoa St, Wailuku, HI 96793, USAMAF will be participating in the walk this year to raise much needed support for houseless community. We need your help! We are looking to build our Charity Walk team and show our support for the MAF mission and our community. It will be a fun and meaningful time!
- Fri, Jun 02Da Playground
Order spring sweets in support of the MAF food pantry!
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