The care and support program was conceived since the center started referring clients to LTMG Hospital for testing and later to other peripheral hospitals for HIV screening. If the results were confirmed sero-positive cases the clients were counseled and a new case file was opened at the LTMG hospital for follow up. The clients were referred for a battery of tests to undertake prior to commencement of any treatment.

In 2001 testing facilities were activated in the HST but it was not until July 2002 that reports started being given at the HST clinic. Post test counseling which earlier happened in LTMG hospital started happening within HST premises and reports could be collected from HST clinic. The clients who tested positive would discuss their issues about their status as a positive person with each other as a small support group. However, it was noticed that MSM who are positive find it difficult to discuss their positive status within Humsafar premises and would prefer a safe space. Thus began the process of setting up Safe Sailors Club- a support group for HIV positive MSM now being managed by positive MSM. The outreach workers, counselors and doctors refer clients to the support group meetings.

The SSC is also regularly discussed at various community mobilization events within or outside the HST premises and information about SSC is given. The Safe Sailors Club is a safe space for positive people, although it was moulded to cater to the needs of MSM, the club has always kept its door open for positive people irrespective of sexuality and sexual orientation. Safe sailors club exists to provide a sense of belonging and togetherness to people living with HIV in the community. The activities of the club are totally managed by PLHAs so total confidentiality is ensured.

A multidisciplinary team approach is utilized offering physician, nursing, care and support, and outreach services. The program provides:

* Safe space for positive men to meet and discuss their issues
* Initiate activities for getting family and community support
* Professional mental health support
* Initiate training and employment programs
* Initiating programs to promote healthy minds and healthy bodies
* Treatment of Opportunistic Infections (OIs) and enrollment in accessing ART
* Nutrition counseling and nutritive supplement support
* Provision of potable water and weighing machine at SSC premises