Social Network Strategy (SNS) is an evidence-supported approach to identify, engage and motivate people with undiagnosed HIV infection to accept HIV testing. SNS is based on the underlying principles that people in the same social network share the same behaviors that increase the chances of getting or transmitting HIV, and, in addition, that people in the same social network know and trust each other. This video demonstrates the orientation and Coaching Session between an SNS Manger and Recruiter, following the Coaching Session guide that can be found in the Participant Manual. The goal of the video is to show providers how to conduct an orientation and how to implement an SNS Coaching Session with fidelity. The video demonstrates how SNS Managers can orientate Recruiters and how to come up with a plan on how to approach their Network Associates to bring them in for HIV testing.

In this video, a provider and client meet to help the client link to medical care and access to services. This is an example of a Linkage Coordinator helping a client rapidly link to care after Session One. This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/effective-interventions/videos/artas/cdc-hiv-ei-artas-demonstration-rapid-linkage-lowres.mp4

In the video, a provider and client meet and discuss testing for HIV. The provider reviews the client’s positive result and connects the client with resources and information to link with care