Resource Guide for AIDS

Posted by Writing Staff on February 7, 2012 3:10 PM

by Debra Wood, RN

En Espaol (Spanish Version)

AIDSinfo, National Institutes of Health

Address:

AIDSinfo

PO Box 6303

Rockville, MD 20849-6303

Phone:

1-800-448-0440

Internet Address:

http://www.hivatis.org

Description of Services Provided:

The AIDSinfo service provides links to online resources, bilingual health information, and a toll-free phone line.

American Social Health Association

Address:

PO Box 13827

Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3827

Phone:

1-800-227-8922

Internet Address:

http://www.ashastd.org

Description of Services Provided:

The American Social Health Association provides information about HIV, AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases. The organization answers calls to the CDC National STD and AIDS Hotline.

CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) Address: PO Box 6003 Rockville, MD 20849-6003 Phone: 1-800-458-5231 Internet Address: http://www.cdcnpin.org Description of Services Provided: The CDC National Prevention Information Network provides information and materials about HIV, AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases. This government agency also has a referral service. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Address: NIAID Office of Communications & Public Liaison 6610 Rockledge Drive, MSC 6612 Bethesda, MD 20892-6612 Phone: 1-301-496-5717 Internet Address: http://www.niaid.nih.gov Description of Services Provided: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is part of the National Institutes of Health. It provides information about HIV infection and AIDS and funds research to discover new and better treatment and prevention strategies. Last reviewed January 2007 by Jill D. Landis, MD Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.