DIMPS

A mobile service

The DIMPS is a free anonymous mobile rapid counselling and screening service for HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis, provided by the HIV Berodung service in collaboration with the Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg and the Ministry of Health, with the support of Stop AidsNow/Acces. It makes it possible to reach out to people with difficult access to conventional health services.

Schedule and Dimps’ locations from October to December (FR)Download

The DIMPS service is for:

anyone interested
drug users
sex workers
men who have sex with men
homeless people

The offer includes:

Free and anonymous rapid-reading tests for HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis
Information on HIV, viral hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections
Personalised prevention consultations
Provision of means for prevention: male and female condoms, safer sex and safer use techniques, information and awareness-raising material.

How does a rapid test work?

A pre-test interview with a psychologist: Assessment of a risky situation, sexual behaviour or substance use in general
The rapid test itself, carried out by a nurse: Choice of test (HIV, hepatitis C, syphilis) according to request / exposure
A Post-test interview: possible advice, reflection on adapting behaviour (safer sex / safer use)

Treatment and follow-up

Psychological support

It is intended for people living with HIV and/or hepatitis C, as well as their family and those around them. The goal is to stabilize the person so that he or she can adapt to changes, rebuild a positive self-image, redefine projects and perspectives, as well as adhere to treatment and take care of his or her health.
Social assistance

The social workers of the service accompany people undergoing treatment through various steps to access care. They also help restore a stable social situation (income applications, house-hunting or debt management), provide information on a person’s rights and, if necessary, refer them to other specialized services (psychological care, social, information).
Nursing care

It is available to organise adequate medical care, ensure adherence to antiretroviral treatment for HIV or hepatitis C, stabilise the state of health and, if necessary, stabilise addictions and psychological problems.

Finally, the HIV Berodung service provides special housing for people in psycho-medico-social distress due to their HIV infection. It functions as transitional home that provides a bridge to autonomy for people who are unable to manage their infection independently.