Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection - Other Places To Get Help

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Other Places To Get Help

Online Resource

National HIV Testing Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Web Address: www.hivtest.org

The National HIV Testing Resources includes a national database of HIV testing sites as well as answers to many questions about HIV/AIDS and testing.


Organizations

AIDS Alliance for Children, Youth and Families
1600 K Street NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 1-888-917-AIDS (1-888-917-2437)
(202) 785-3564
Fax: (202) 785-3579
E-mail: info@aids-alliance.org
Web Address: www.aids-alliance.org

AIDS Alliance for Children, Youth and Families is a nonprofit organization created to improve the lives of women, children, youth, and families living with HIV/AIDS. The organization works to make sure women, children, youth, and families affected by the disease—and their care providers—are heard. They do this through education and training, research, and advocacy.


AIDSinfo
P.O. Box 6303
Rockville, MD 20849-6303
Phone: 1-800-HIV-0440 (1-800-448-0440)
Fax: (301) 519-6616
TDD: 1-888-480-3739
E-mail: contactus@aidsinfo.nih.gov
Web Address: aidsinfo.nih.gov

The AIDSinfo hotline and Web site are sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. They provide information on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and research. The hotline provides information in English and in Spanish.


CDC HIV/AIDS Information line
Phone: 1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO)
TDD: 1-888-232-6348
Web Address: www.cdc.gov/hiv

This hotline provides general information and referrals to local organizations, clinics, counseling and test sites, legal resources, and support groups. It also provides written information regarding all aspects of HIV or AIDS. It is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Information is provided in English and in Spanish.


National Association of People With AIDS
8401 Colesville Road
Suite 750
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (240) 247-0880
Fax: (240) 247-0574
E-mail: info@napwa.org
Web Address: www.napwa.org

NAPWA advocates for people with HIV and AIDS when the nation's policy decisions affect the lives of people with HIV and AIDS. NAPWA has programs, such as education and community development and training.


Last Updated: 06/06/2007

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