• Between 1992 and 1995, the number of HIV cases rose 47% among men, and 105% among women.
• In 1999, approximately 56% of HIV cases reported were among African Americans.
• In 1999, 78% of reported cases of HIV among African Americans were male.
• Syphilis is a key indicator of increased risk of HIV.
• Nashville has the second highest rate of syphilis in the nation.

• Increase knowledge, attitudes and behaviors aimed at:
      - reducing the risk of HIV infection
     - reducing the risk of STD infection
     - reducing injection-related risks
     - reducing sexual behavior risks
• Increase self-sufficiency through:
     - improved employment stability
     - improved housing stability
     - improved mental health status
     - decreased involvement with the criminal justice system
• Reduce their use of alcohol and drugs
• Obtain drug treatment

• Case management services
• Referrals for substances abuse treatment
• HIV harm reduction interventions
• Spiritual nurture
• Need-based referrals to community-based organizations
• HIV/AIDS outreach

Metro CAN exists to restore hope, renew health, and bring about healing transformation within the African American community.

As a faith-based organization, Metro CAN will provide quality, client-focused services that connect individuals with community resources to encourage healthy life choices and promote positive personal change.

"Sometimes it is more important to discover what one cannot do, than what one can do."

                                                                                                    Lin Yutang

OUR STAFF

Sharon Crawford, Ph.D.
Project Director

Stephanie Thompson
Case Manager

Vicki Evans
Administrative Assistant

Janeen Robinson-Holt
Outreach Worker

Leslie Davis
Outreach Worker

Sheila Washington
Outreach Worker

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