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AIDS Education Global Information System
The largest free access virtual HIV and AIDS information database in the world providing info for clinicians, patients and anybody else who wants to learn about the history and latest developments in HIV/AIDS treatment and research.
www.aegis.org
AIDS/HIV Nightline
SF: (415) 434-AIDS
California: 1 (800) 273-AIDS
The nightline provides emotional support, crisis counseling and information. Available 5pm to 5am, seven nights a week.
AIDS Benefits Counselors
(415) 558-9845
Professional review and counseling about benefits for people with AIDS/HIV+. Free. For intake scheduling, screening, referral.
AIDS Bereavement Group
(415) 750-6800 x21680
For those who have lost their partner to AIDS. Thursdays, 6-7:30pm.
AIDS Emergency Fund
(415) 558-6999
Provides financial assistance to people with disabling HIV. Office volunteers needed for day shifts.
AIDS Support Group
Call Gail Winston for intake: (776) 778-8354
2+ years since diagnosis. No charge, fees paid by Most Holy Redeemer AIDS Resource Group. Thursdays, 1pm.
Asians & Pacific Islanders with HIV
API Wellness Center
San Francisco, CA
(415) 292-3400 x336
Weekly support group, activities, retreats, treatment info.
The Balance Project
(A Coping Skills Program)
HIV+ adults call: (415) 597-9184.
A research project at UCSF looking at ways to deal with the stresses of taking HIV medications.
Bay Positives
(415) 487-1616
Provides recreational and emotional support for people up to 26 years old living with HIV. Ongoing support groups meet weekly.
Bereavement Groups
1 South Van Ness, San Francisco CA
(415) 600-7500 ext. 67500
For family, friends and partners who have lost a loved one to AIDS. Visiting Nurses and Hospice of SF.
California HIV/AIDS Hotline
1-800-367-AIDS (2437)
The hotline is open to receive calls from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm on Tuesdays.
The hotline provides HIV, AIDS, and STD information, referrals and emotional support for callers throughout California. Calls are taken and answered in English and Spanish.
Californiamen.net
1-800-367-AIDS (2437)
From hook-up site reviews to info on sexual health, this website is key for playing hard, having fun, and taking care of yourself and your playmates. Check out their little black book!
www.californiamen.net
Clinica Esperanza
(415) 431-3212
The HIV Clinic at Mission Neighborhood Health Center provides comprehensive bilingual HIV services. Sliding scale fees.
Continuum HIV Day Services
(415) 350-5323
An adult day health care facility for people with disabling HIV disease, located in the Tenderloin. Medical services, counseling, therapy, meals, activities.
Glide-Goodlett HIV/AIDS Project
330 Ellis Street, Suite 518
San Francisco, CA
Free, confidential Orasure HIV antibody testing, Wed. 12-3, 4-8pm. Case management, support groups, AIDS prevention and education.
HIV/AIDS Services at New Leaf
103 Hayes Street
San Francisco, CA
(415) 626-7000
Ongoing support groups, individual and couples counseling, drop-in groups every week. Issues for HIV- men, men with AIDS, partners and survivors.
HIV Nutrition Discussion/Support Group
(415) 554-9121
Ongoing monthly meetings at city clinics, call for info: CARE Program Nutritionists.
HIV & STD Testing
Blow Buddies
933 Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA
(415) 777-4323
Free HIV & STD testing site in cooperation with AIDS Health Project. Testing available on the 1st Thursday of each month, 8:30 - 10:30 pm. and the 3rd Friday of each month, 10 pm - 12:30 am.
Website: www.blowbuddies.com.
HIV & STD Testing
San Mateo County Public Health Department
STD Health Services Clinic
222 W. 39th Avenue
San Mateo Medical Center
(650) 573-2999
San Mateo County Public Health Department offers free and low-cost STD screening and treatment, confidential HIV testing, free condoms, education and counseling in their bi-weekly STD clinic. The clinic is open Tuesdays 4-7 pm and Fridays 3-6 pm. Phone for more information and directions.
Larkin Street Youth Services
Assisted Care and Aftercare Programs
(415) 749-6960
Larkin Street has two unique programs to serve HIV+ youth ages 18-25 years old. The Assisted Care program is a residential program for youth who require special assistance in their everyday lives. The Aftercare Program provides support to our clients living in the community. We assist clients in finding housing and provide housing subsidies supplemented with a spectrum of health care and case management services. The treatment philosophy promotes strong peer support, structured activities, on-site supervision, counseling and medical services in a relaxed setting.
Marin Treatment Center
1466 Lincoln Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
phone (415) 499-7804
vm (415) 553-5529
fax (415) 457-0849
www.marintreatmentcenter.org
MTC specializes in serving people with drug and/or alcohol problems. MTC offers harm reduction case management, which does not require that they participate in treatment or recovery services, to people with HIV. MTC provides drug free counseling, drug diversion, and Proposition 36 services to individuals in the criminal justice system who qualify for services.
Multiple Loss Bereavement Group
(415) 750-6800 x21680
For those experiencing multiple losses of friends or loved ones to AIDS. Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm.
National Association of People With AIDS Fax
Call NAPWA FAX: 1 (202) 212-6036.
Fax-on-demand system which provides free and up-to-date information on HIV funding, grants, insurance, benefits, legal issues and more. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Native American AIDS Project
1540 Market Street, Suite 425
San Francisco, CA
Info/intake: (415) 431-6227
Support, resources and advocacy for Native Americans/Alaskan Natives and their families affected by HIV.
Project Open Hand
1 (800) 551-6325 for intake info.
Provides free prepared meals, groceries and nutrition counseling for people with symptomatic and disabling HIV disease.
Rafiki Services Project
(415) 346-5860
Enhancing quality of life for African American people living with AIDS in SF.
San Francisco City Clinic
356 7th Street
San Francisco, CA
(415) 487-5500
STD testing, counseling and treatment; and HIV testing and counseling, HIV early care, and post-exposure prevention.
Online syphilis testing available:
www.stdtest.org.
Drop-in hours are:
8:00am - 4:00pm MWF
1:00pm - 6:00pm T
1:00pm - 4:00pm TH
Stay Informed Sonoma
Provides health information and local resource listings to help HIV-positive Sonoma County residents connect with services and programs they need to stay healthy.
www.stayinformedsonoma.net
Westside Community Services - HIV/AIDS Services
Westside's AIDS Case Management and Home Care Program is one of the oldest providers of HIV services to high-risk populations in San Francisco. As a comprehensive service provider, Westside has the unique opportunity to pass the benefits of our rich history and experience to our clients. Westside's experience providing Home Care and Case Management services to individuals living with AIDS spans more than a decade. This program is funded by Ryan White Title I monies through the City and County of San Francisco, the State General Fund, and the Medi-Cal AIDS Waiver Program. Westside's program has served over 890 clients since its inception. The Home Care Program has provided hundreds of San Franciscans living with AIDS to remain in their homes during the later stages of their illness.
Call 415-355-0311 or visit
www.westside-health.org.
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