The Mendocino County AIDS Volunteer Network (MCAVN) is a grassroots non-profit organization with offices in Ukiah and Fort Bragg.

MCAVN's mission is to stop the transmission of HIV/HCV and care for those living with, affected by or at risk by reducing harmful effects and promoting healthy lifestyles.

MCAVN provides care coordination, client advocacy, assistance with housing, food, and transportation. We also offers a drop-in center where community members can access health resource information.

MCAVN's vision:

To be dynamic partners in creating a community that is...

• Better Informed • Empowered • Compassionate • Healthier

In 1998, MCAVN began health prevention and education through outreach. Community Health Outreach Workers (CHOWs) travel throughout the county to distribute educational materials, condoms, and other harm reduction supplies, including exchanging used syringes for clean ones. CHOWs also provide free and anonymous HIV and Hepatitis C testing. MCAVN is dedicated to stopping the spread of HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV) and other diseases.

Mendocino County AIDS Volunteer Network (MCAVN)
148 Clara Avenue, Ukiah, CA  95482
phone: (707) 462-1932, fax: (707) 462-2070, email: mcavn@mcavn.org