CARE is one of the largest providers of social and clinical services to persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families in the Los Angeles area.

The CARE program and clinics offer a comprehensive continuum of non-emergency health and social services for people living with HIV/AIDS and supportive counseling for their families and significant others.  CARE's goal is to assist and empower HIV-infected individuals to identify and access the social and healthcare resources to meet their needs and achieve optimal health.

Through contracts and grants with Los Angeles County, the State of California, the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services and private/public donations and funding, St. Mary Medical Center and CARE provided more than $6.4 million in community benefits in 2002-2003.

The following programs are offered by CARE:

• CARE Access and Minority Access Program (MAP)
• CARE Dental Center
• CARE Family Services Program (FSP)
• Living Hope Clinical Trials Foundation
• Anonymous HIV testing and Counseling
• CARE RN Case Management Programs (RNCM)
• Mental Health/Psychiatric Services
• Outpatient Medical Care (CARE Clinic)
• Housing assistance
• Residential Services
• Legal Services
• Special Events/Activities
• Special Needs
• Various Support Groups
• Transportation Services