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NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Social Health Association

The American Social Health Association is a trusted, non-profit organization that has advocated on behalf of patients to help improve public health outcomes since 1914. It is America's authority for sexually transmitted disease information.

ASHA is recognized by the public, patients, providers, and policy makers for developing and delivering accurate, medically reliable information about STDs. Public and college health clinics across the United States order ASHA's educational pamphlets and books to give to clients and students. Community-based organizations depend on ASHA, too, to help communicate about risk, transmission, prevention, testing, and treatment.

 

Contact Information

American Social Health Association
P.O. Box 13827
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
919.361.8400
Website: www.ashastd.org

 

 

AIDSinfo

AIDSinfo is a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) project that offers the latest federally approved information on HIV/AIDS clinical research, treatment and prevention, and medical practice guidelines for people living with HIV/AIDS, their families and friends, health care providers, scientists, and researchers.  The AIDSinfo project is 100 percent federally funded. This project neither allows advertising on this site nor endorses any company or products.

 

Contact Information

P.O. Box 6303
Rockville, MD 20849-6303
800.448.0440
International: 301.519.0459
TTY: 888.480.3739,
Website: www.aidsinfo.nih.gov

 

 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

National Prevention Information Network (NPIN)

CDC NPIN is the U.S. reference and referral service for information on HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and tuberculosis (TB).  NPIN produces, collects, catalogs, and electronically disseminates materials and information on HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STDs, and TB to organizations and people working in those disease fields in national, state, and local settings. CDC NPIN is also responsible for managing www.hivtest.org, the national HIV and STD testing site locator service. Follow @CDCNPIN on Twitter, like CDCNPIN on Facebook or join the NPIN group on LinkedIn.

 

Contact Information

CDC NPIN
P.O. Box 6003
Rockville, MD 20849-6003

1.800.458.5231
Website: http://www.cdcnpin.org and www.hivtest.org

 

 

Family Health International

Formed in 1971, Family Health International (FHI) is among the largest and most established nonprofit organizations active in international public health with a mission to improve lives worldwide through research, education, and services in family health.

FHI emphasizes the development of strategies to respond to the HIV/AIDS pandemic; other sexually transmitted infections; unintended pregnancies; and related reproductive health concerns of individuals and communities.

 

Contact Information

Family Health International
P.O. Box 13950
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

919.544.7040
Fax: 919.544.7261

Website: http://www.fhi.org/en/index.htm

 

 

The White House

Office of National AIDS Policy

The Office of National AIDS Policy will focus on coordinating our continuing domestic efforts to reduce the number of new infections in the U.S., in particular in segments of the population that are experiencing new or renewed increases in the rate of infection. In addition, the Office will be working to coordinate an increasingly integrated approach to the prevention, care and treatment of HIV/AIDS. The office will also emphasize the integration of domestic and international efforts to combat HIV/AIDS.

 

Contact Information

The White House
Washington, DC 20502
202.456.7320
Website: www.whitehouse.gov/onap/aids

 

 

National Institutes of Health

Division of AIDS (DAIDS)

The Division of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (DAIDS) was formed in 1986 to develop and implement the national research agenda to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Specifically, the mission of DAIDS is to help ensure an end to the HIV/AIDS epidemic by increasing basic knowledge of the pathogenesis and transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), supporting the development of therapies for HIV infection and its complications and co-infections, and supporting the development of vaccines and other prevention strategies.

 

Contact Information

NIAID Office of Communications and Public Liaison
6610 Rockledge Drive, MSC 6612
Bethesda, MD 20892-6612

301.496.5717

TTY: 800.877.8339

Website: http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/news/focuson/hiv/resources/

 

STATE-LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS

Florida Department of Health

Bureau of HIV/AIDS 

The Bureau of HIV/AIDS provides leadership, policy development and technical assistance that supports education and prevention services through 67 county health departments and 31 community-based organizations. Supports a statewide Community Planning Group that develops a comprehensive prevention plan; oversees public health HIV counseling, testing and partner notification services and conducts epidemiological research. Promotes implementation of treatment protocols for HIV-infected pregnant women; provides and promotes community-based patient care services to persons infected with HIV. Collects and maintains surveillance data to analyze trends and conduct special investigations to support prevention initiatives at the local level; allocates prevention, early intervention, surveillance and patient care resources statewide. Implements the statewide Ryan White Care Act Consortia and ADAP Program. Implements the Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) program. Oversees the Hepatitis and Liver Failure program.

 

The following links are provided under this program office

General Information: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/disease_ctrl/aids/general/geninfo.html

 

Prevention Directory, which includes providers and local HIV/AIDS Coordinators, http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Disease_ctrl/aids/care/compln/commplan.html

 

Contact Information

Florida Department of Health

Bureau of HIV/AIDS
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # A09
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1715

850.245.4334

Website: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/disease_ctrl/aids/index.html

 

 

 

NATIONAL EDUCATION CENTERS

 

Health Resources and Services Administration

HIV/AIDS Bureau

The HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) was formed in August 1997 to consolidate all programs funded under the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act. The CARE Act was signed into law on August 15, 1990 to improve the quality and availability of care for people with HIV/AIDS and their families. Amended and reauthorized in May 1996, and November 2000 the Act is named after the Indiana teenager, Ryan White, who became an active public educator on HIV/AIDS after he contracted the syndrome. He died the same year the legislation was passed.

 

Contact Information

Health Resources and Services Administration

HIV/AIDS Bureau

5600 Fishers Lane Rook 7-05

Rockville, MD 20857

301.443.1993

Website: http://hab.hrsa.gov/programs/AIDSEducation/

 

 

 

STATEWIDE EDUCATION CENTERS

 

Florida/Caribbean AIDS Education and Training Center

The Florida/Caribbean AIDS Education and Training Center's mission is to ensure that physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, pharmacists, and other health professionals in Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands receive state-of-the-art information, training, and consultation on the prevention and treatments of HIV and AIDS.
USF Center for HIV Education and Research
University of South Florida

 

Contact Information
13301 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, MHC 1715
Tampa, FL 33612

813.974.4430
866.352.2382

Website: http://www.faetc.org/About_Us/

 

 

UF Rainbow Center at Shands Jacksonville

The center is the only comprehensive pediatric and family-focused HIV and AIDS program in Northeast Florida. We are located on the third floor of Shands Jacksonville's Clinical Center building and provide primary, secondary and tertiary care for HIV-exposed and infected individuals and families living in North Florida and South Georgia. Beyond basic medical care, the center provides case management, health education, nutritional and mental health counseling. We also work to provide services through collaborations and partnerships with Children's Medical Services in our surrounding area, including Daytona Beach and Deland. In addition, the center has access to national research protocols which, depending on a patient's history and health status, may make him or her eligible to participate in certain clinical studies and trials.

 

Contact information
Clinical Center, Third Floor
655 W. Eighth St.
Jacksonville, FL 32209

904.244.3051

Website: http://www.hscj.ufl.edu/rainbow/

 

 

RESEARCH-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS

 

The AIDS Institute

The AIDS Institute (TAI) began as a grass-roots community advocacy effort in the late 1980s. In 1992, this advocacy network became incorporated as Florida AIDS Action, a nonprofit organization. Over the years, TAI expanded its vision to become a leading national public policy research, advocacy, and education agency with offices in Tampa and Washington, DC. Affiliated with the Division of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine at the University of South Florida College of Medicine, The AIDS Institute remains focused on HIV/AIDS while incorporating work on related healthcare issues such as Hepatitis, as well as other infectious and chronic diseases.

 

Contact Information

University of South Florida College of Medicine
17 Davis Boulevard, Suite 403
Tampa, FL 33606
813.258.5929
Website: http://www.theaidsinstitute.org/home.asp

 

 

American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR)

amfAR is one of the world's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting HIV/AIDS research, AIDS prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy.  amfAR's mission is to prevent HIV infection and the disease and death associated with it and to protect the human rights of all people threatened by the epidemic of HIV/AIDS.

 

Contact Information

120 Wall St., 13th Floor
New York, NY 10005-3902

212.806.1600

800.392.6327  

Website: www.amfar.org

 

 

AVAC

AVAC is a community- and consumer-based organization, founded in December 1995 to accelerate the ethical development and global delivery of vaccines against HIV/AIDS. We provide independent analysis, policy advocacy, public education and mobilization to enhance AIDS vaccine research and development.

 

Contact Information

AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition

101 West 23rd Street. #2227

New York, NY 10011

212.367.1279

Website: www.avac.org

 

 

HIV/AIDS INFORMATION HOTLINES

 

AIDS in Prison Project's Hotline
718.378.7022 (English and Spanish)
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
HIV/AIDS hotline for prisoners

All collect calls are accepted

 

 

Florida AIDS Hotline
In Florida, in English: 800.352.AIDS
In Haitian Creole: 800.243.7101
En Español: 800.545.SIDA
TTY: 888.503.7118

 

 

Hemophilia AIDS Network/National Hemophilia Foundation
800.424.2634
International: 212.328.3700
Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern Time)

 

 

CDC-INFO cdcinfo@cdc.gov
800.232.4636 (In English, En Español)
TTY: 888.232.6348
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week


 

National Association of People With AIDS Hotline
240.247.0880
Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)

 

 

National Native American AIDS Prevention Center
510.444.2051
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pacific Time)

 

National Prevention Information Network info@cdcnpin.org
800.458.5231 (In English, En Español)
International: 404-679-3860

Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time)
CDC NPIN Information Specialists are available to assist organizations working in HIV, STD, TB or Viral Hepatitis prevention with searching the 4 NPIN databases including resources and services, materials, conferences and funding or identifying other possible resources to support their prevention efforts. Information specialists are available by phone, email and live help (chat) from the NPIN home page www.cdcnpin.org.

 

 

SPECIAL AREAS

TREATMENT HOTLINES

AIDSinfo
800.448.0440
TTY: 888.480.3739
International: 301.519.0459
Hours: Monday through Friday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Callers can speak with experienced health specialists for information about approved HIV treatment and help in locating HIV/AIDS clinical trials across the USA. In English, en Español.

 

 

AIDS Treatment Data Network
800.734.7104
International: 212.260.8868
Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time)

 

 

Project Inform
National HIV/AIDS Treatment Infoline: 800.822.7422
International: 415.558.9051
Hours: Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Pacific Time)

 

 

PREVENTION COUNSELING

 

For AIDS Care Today (FACT)

FACT is a full service HIV/AIDS resource center that has bilingual information. The principle service offered is medical financial assistance for doctor visits, lab work and medications to employed, HIV positive individuals residing in Pinellas County, who are not on Disability, Medicaid or Medicare. Additional services available include: a resource library with over 4000 books, periodicals, audio and videotapes, computer and internet access, monthly collaborative dinner, Personal Needs and Food Pantry. To promote awareness and HIV/AIDS prevention FACT works closely with diverse aspects of the Tampa Bay Community.

 

Contact Information

3050 1st Ave South
St Petersburg, FL  33712

727.328.3260   

 

 

AIDS Service Organization of Pinellas, Inc. (ASAP)

ASAP, AIDS Service Association of Pinellas, Inc is a division of The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, offering an extensive range of HIV/AIDS services. ASAP includes these four distinct programs: ACP, EMPACT, FACT, and Suncoast Resort Project. All four programs offer counseling services by licensed social workers to address issues such as sexuality, disclosure, addictions, adjustment/support in living with HIV/AIDS, depression and anxiety, loss and grief, and other concerns identified by the client. This program offers free HIV testing and counseling.

 

Mission: To provide high quality, culturally competent, compassionate services to persons infected or affected by HIV/AIDS by offering a comprehensive continuum of care, and to influence the health and human services community in the care of all people who are infected or affected by HIV/AIDS by participating on a local, regional, national and international level.

 

Contact Information

3000 34th St, South, Ste 25
St Petersburg, FL  33711

727.865.7629   

Website: www.asapservices.org

 

 

Big Bend Cares, Healthy Relationships

Healthy Relationships is a three-part program for those living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, sponsored by Big Bend Cares. The three weekly sessions are two hours each with such topics as Coming to Terms with HIV/AIDS and Living With It Daily, Taking an Active Role in Health Decisions and Adhering to Treatment, Disclosure and other topics.

 
Contact Information

2201 S Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL  32301

850.656.2437

Website: www.bigbendcares.org

 

Care Coordination Services

Care Coordinated Services provide primary care, psychosocial counseling, case management, dental and pharmacy services.


Contact Information

16555 NW 25th Ave
Miami, FL  33054

305.620.3758   

Website: www.um-jmh.org

 

 

Catholic Charities Bureau

The Catholic Charities Bureau of Jacksonville provides emergency assistance for food, shelter, and utilities, adoption services, foster home care, maternity services, counseling, substance abuse services, and information and referrals. The program also operates The AIDS Network, working with HIV infected/affected individuals and families. Services offered through the program are respite care through care teams, emotional and practical support, transportation, food, limited housekeeping, and even small home repairs.


Contact Information

134 E Church St
Jacksonville, FL  32202

904.354.4846   

Website: www.ccbjax.org

 

 

Catholic Charities Counseling Center

The Catholic Charities Counseling Center provides professional counseling to individuals, groups, and families dealing with different types of counseling needs, including HIV/AIDS infected/affected persons.


Contact Information

1771 N Semoran Blvd, Ste A
Orlando, FL  32807-3598

407.658.1818   

Website: www.ccorlando.org

 

 

Community Information Network, Inc.

Community Information Network, Inc. provides HIV testing and counseling, support groups, and referrals to other agencies.


Contact Information

14 W Jordan St, Ste 1D
Pensacola, FL  32501

850.470.9155   

 

 

Community Rehabilitation Center, Inc.

Community Rehabilitation Center, Inc. offers mental health day and overlay day treatment, psychotherapy, medication management, social rehabilitation, substance abuse counseling, PAC Waiver Case Management, HIV testing and counseling, and community outreach.


Contact Information

623 Beechwood St
Jacksonville, FL  32206

904.358.1211 x125

Website: www.crcjax.org

 

 

Compassionate Hearts Serving Hands, Inc.

Compassionate Hearts Serving Hands, Inc. provides support and linkage services to individuals, families and the community affected by HIV/AIDS. Programs include prevention education for youth and women, HIV pre and post test counseling, monthly spiritual and emotional empowerment support, food pantry, confidential buddy by e-mail, as well as free condoms.

 

Contact Information

2300 NW 22nd St
Fort Lauderdale, FL  33311

954.733.6476   

 

 

Diggs Miracle Care of Volusia/Flagler Counties, Inc.

Diggs Miracle Care of Volusia/Flagler Counties, Inc. provides confidential HIV/AIDS counseling and testing, education, transportation to/from doctor appointments, assistance with medications, information and referrals, support services, and advocacy for individuals infected/affected by HIV/AIDS. Services are not based on the client's ability to pay. All services are free of charge.


Contact Information

875 Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd, Ste B
Daytona Beach, FL  32114

386.323.9855   

Website: www.miraclecare.com

 

 

Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jr. Clinic

The Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jr. Healthcare Clinic provides medical care and pharmacy services to its patients in an easily accessible, community-based setting. This program offers quality HIV care and significant outreach to some under-served populations in Florida which includes: initial screening, on-going monitoring, radiology, laboratory work, aggressive management of HIV/AIDS with combined drug therapies, public benefits counseling, advocacy, mental health counseling, and 24-hour access to medical advice.

 
Contact Information

2160 Park St
Jacksonville, FL  32204

904.381.9651

Website: www.aidshealth.org

 

 

Empower U, Inc

Empower U, Inc provides free of charge HIV/AIDS testing that is done on site. This program also offers a HIV Care Connection Program, counseling sessions for infected/affected persons with AIDS.


Contact Information

8309 NW 22nd Ave
Miami, FL  33147-4101

786.318.2337

Website: www.aidsnet.org

 

 

FAITH, Inc.

FAITH, Inc. provides anonymous HIV testing, pre and post-test counseling, and skill building workshops.


Contact Information

1629 SE Hawthorne Rd
Gainesville, FL  32641

352.372.0024

 

 

First Step of Sarasota, Residential/Detox Services

First Step Detoxification Center provides a safe, medical detoxification from drugs or alcohol. In addition to Detox, clients are provided with referral services, relapse prevention, intervention services, and HIV counseling and education services.

 
Contact Information

1726 18th St
Sarasota, FL  34234

941.366.5333   

800.266.6866   

Website: www.fsos.org

 

 

Food for Life Network

Food for Life Network is solely dedicated to feeding men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS through a food pantry, which provides home delivered meals and food bank groceries, nutritional education and counseling.


Contact Information

3510 Biscayne Blvd, Ste 209
Miami, FL  33137

305.576.3663

Website: www.foodforlifenetwork.org

 

 

HIV/AIDS RESOURCE DATABASE

 

2-1-1 Big Bend is the statewide hotline provider for Floridians seeking HIV/AIDS information. The link below includes a state search as well as local area searches.

http://www.211bigbend.com/search/irishiv.htm

 

 

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