Becoming A Client
Intake And Update Required Documents
Intake Class for new clients – Every Wednesday at 2pm
You must call Ray Robertson at 760-323-2118 x295 or email rrobertson@desertaidsproject.org for an intake appointment. Read about the entire process here.
Required items needed to attend the Intake Class
- Completed Intake Packet- Download here (Spanish version)
- Photo ID
1 of the following:
Driver's license
State ID
Immigration Card OR
U.S. Passport
State ID
Immigration Card OR
U.S. Passport
- Proof You've Lived in Riverside or San Bernardino County for 30 days
2 of the following, indicating name and address:
30 days current utility bills
current rental or lease agreement showing at least 30 days
California Driver's License/California Identification Card showing current address
Voter Registration Card
Signed affidavit of residency from person you are residing with
current rental or lease agreement showing at least 30 days
California Driver's License/California Identification Card showing current address
Voter Registration Card
Signed affidavit of residency from person you are residing with
- Proof of HIV Diagnosis
Diagnosis information form or letter completed by a physician, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner indicating that the individual is HIV Positive
OR
A HIV positive laboratory result that includes the individual's name
OR
A HIV positive laboratory result that includes the individual's name
- Proof of Insurance If you are planning on becoming a patient of the Health Center.
- Income Verification
1 of the following:
3 current pay stubs
3 months current bank statements
SSA, SSI, or SSDI Award letter
MISP/CMSP/Medi-Cal Award letter
Letter from other form of Government assistance
Affidavit Letter of Support
3 months current bank statements
SSA, SSI, or SSDI Award letter
MISP/CMSP/Medi-Cal Award letter
Letter from other form of Government assistance
Affidavit Letter of Support
Update Class for current clients – Every Tuesday and Thursday at 9am
*Update should be done annually during birth month* You must call Dan Reed at 760-323-2118 x709 or email dreed@desesrtaidsproject.org to reserve a space in the update workshop. American Sign Language and Language Translation services available. Please request 2 business days in advance. Contact your case manager.
Required items for Update
- Proof You've Lived in Riverside or San Bernardino County for 30 days
2 of the following, indicating name and address:
30 days current utility bills
current rental or lease agreement showing at least 30 days
California Driver's License/California Identification Card showing current address
Voter Registration Card
Affidavit of residency from person you are residing with
current rental or lease agreement showing at least 30 days
California Driver's License/California Identification Card showing current address
Voter Registration Card
Affidavit of residency from person you are residing with
- Income Verification
1 of the following:
3 current pay stubs
3 months current bank statements
SSA, SSI, or SSDI Award letter
MISP/CMSP/Medi-Cal Award letter
Letter from other form of Government assistance
Affidavit Letter of Support
3 months current bank statements
SSA, SSI, or SSDI Award letter
MISP/CMSP/Medi-Cal Award letter
Letter from other form of Government assistance
Affidavit Letter of Support


