In addition to providing confidential STI testing and counseling to all, PCC provides practical and emotional support to people with HIV/AIDS, their families, friends, and loved ones; educates the public about HIV and AIDS and its prevention, actively confronting discrimination when it interferes with compassionate care for clients; acts as an advocacy, resource, and referral agency for people aff
ected by HIV and AIDS; works cooperatively with and provide assistance to the healthcare community and social service organizations; represents the needs of people affected by HIV and AIDS on a local, state, and national level; ensure their fair and equitable treatment; and secure sufficient resources.