HASA—originally the HIV/AIDS Services Administration—exists to assist individuals living in New York City with AIDS or HIV-related illnesses, in order that they may live healthier and more independent lives, according to Barry Hersko, with services also recently extended to include low-income residents of the city who are HIV positive but asymptomatic. “HASA also offers a number of other services,” he adds, “including assistance in helping to apply for services such as Medicaid, transportation and cash assistance, mental health and substance abuse screening, treatment referrals, and employment and vocational services.”
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