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AIDS Helpline

CDC National STD/AIDS Hotline

Education and research about AIDS, HIV and sexually transmitted diseases.
Voice: 1-800-232-4636
TDD: 1-888-232-6342
Verified: 10/3/2008

American Social Health Association

Provides information, materials and referrals concerning all types of sexually transmitted infections. Specialists will answer questions via phone or email on transmission, risk reduction, prevention, testing and treatment.
Voice: 1-800-227-8922 or 919-361-8488
Verified: 10/17/2008

Gay Men's Health Crisis

Provides information and referrals for persons affected by AIDS (including gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, transgenders, straights, and immigrants).
Voice: 1-800-243-7692
Verified: 10/17/2008

CDC National Prevention Information Network

Provides information on resources, educational materials, sexually transmitted diseases (including AIDS/HIV), tuberculosis and communities at risk. Many different services and publications offered.
Voice: 1-800-458-5231
TDD: 1-800-243-7012 or 919-361-4892
Verified: 10/3/2008

Project Inform

Information about experimental drugs, treatment of AIDS, volunteer training programs, quarterly newsletter and journal.
Voice: 1-800-822-7422
Verified: 10/17/2008

AIDS Information

Resource information on clinical trials for AIDS and HIV+ patients. Information about current treatments and prevention techniques. Provides live online assistance.
Voice: 1-800-448-0440
TDD: 1-888-480-3739
Verified: 10/17/2008

The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

For additional information on self-help groups, please visit the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse web site at http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp

If you find information that is not current, please contact American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse at: admin@selfhelpgroups.org

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Last Updated: May 19, 2009
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