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SunServe & AHF Announce a New Affiliation
Two major advocates for LGBTQA healthcare are forming a new partnership to benefit thousands, if not millions, of South Floridians.
After more than a year of strategic planning, SunServe and AHF (AIDS Healthcare Foundation) are launching a new affiliation agreement that will align key services from each organization. Both institutions are excited that this will complement and enhance their current scope of services, while allowing them to explore new opportunities as the future unfolds. OutClique’s March 2023 cover story featured SunServe and its CEO Tony Lima. OutClique was also honored to feature AHF in our June 2019 cover story.
AHF is a nonprofit global organization that provides HIV/ AIDS care and services. SunServe, also a nonprofit organization, provides critical life assistance and mental health services. However, their constituents include all members of the LGBTQ”A+” community. The new affiliation was first announced publicly at the Florida AIDS Walk & Music Festival (March 18, 2023) and SunServe’s Studio Shine Gala (March 24, 2023).
SunServe originally began by offering care for seniors around 2002. Since then, the organization has worked to expand their vision to encompass youth, trans, and their core work of mental health services, including counseling for substance use, becoming part of the services provided. Additionally, SunServe provides housing for homeless LGBTQ youth, a much needed resource given today’s South Florida’s economic landscape. As a complimentary offering, a sober house for queer people struggling with substance use disorder is available, as so many more individuals are identifying with this need.
“We are at a pivotal moment for growth and expansion. This year, in 2023, we will have the resources to help more people than ever before, while continually working to extend our reach. With our strategic partnership with AHF, we have the opportunity to expand beyond Broward County, into Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties. We are excited to expand not only our geographical boundaries, but also our scope of services.
The need for mental healthcare has grown substantially since the pandemic. Now and in the near future, an even greater number of individuals will be able to utilize SunServe and AHF’s combined resources. These medical and pharmaceutical divisions will now be more readable and available as comprehensive health management and care for numerous South Florida residents. And ultimately, increase our goals to a statewide provision of care.” (Tony Lima)
Russell Walker (Deputy Bureau Chief, AHF Southern Bureau) says both organizations and those they serve will be able to reach a larger audience both geographically and demographically. “With the enhanced and expanded trans, youth, and substance use mental health services, all clients will greatly benefit from this new partnership. We have always been forward thinking in healthcare leadership, innovation, and preparation, while providing a sustainable model through ever changing socioeconomic challenges, even on a global scale. Thus, the vision of AHF has and will continue to be focused on providing quality healthcare worldwide. Our new partnership with SunServe is an excellent opportunity at this critical time in our local and national time of social, economic, and health disparity crises.”
Locations
SunServe’s brick and mortar offices are relocating to AHF’s downtown Fort Lauderdale location, the space under current renovation. Additionally, a new intake center is slated for Wilton Manors.
The Noble McArtor Senior Center will remain at SunServe’s south campus, physically located at SunShine Cathedral. However, the Youth Services division will transfer to the downtown AHF campus. With more access to public transportation, Lima says the move should help kids access needed care. “We are seeing more and more youth come to us who need more than just mental health care or life coaching. More and more individuals are sexually active and want to know about HIV and their options with PrEP..”
A primary goal of the partnership is to create a more seamless experience for patients between their mental health and medical care needs. “We want to provide a continuity of care for our clients that encompasses all ranges of care.,” Lima said. www.SunServe.org
Authors: John Hayden & Steven O. Evans, PhD Photo Courtesy of David Rosario
