Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection

Other Places To Get Help

Online Resource

National HIV and STD Testing Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Web Address:	www.hivtest.org
The National HIV and STD Testing Resources Web site includes a national database of testing sites as well as answers to many questions about HIV, STDs, 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) (301) 519-0459
Fax:	(301) 519-6616
TDD:	1-888-480-3739
E-mail:	contactus@aidsinfo.nih.gov
Web Address:	www.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.

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: May 8, 2008
Medical Review:	Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Peter Shalit, MD, PhD - Internal Medicine
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