AIDS and HIV Resources

Information

AIDS.org - AIDS.org is one of the largest and most comprehensive online resources for information on AIDS and HIV, including up-to-date news on programs, events, and treatment.

The American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) - amfAR is the nation’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to the support of AIDS research, AIDS prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy.

Project Inform - Project Inform is a tremendous resource of information for people living with HIV, their caregivers, as well as their healthcare and service providers. Nationwide, Project Inform works to inspire people to make informed choices and take effective action in the fight against HIV.

AEGIS – AIDS Education Global Information System - AEGiS began in the mid-1980s and has continued to be the definitive web-based reference for HIV/AIDS-related information. The collaborative effort of many organizations and individuals has enabled the creation of this vast database of facts regarding the history, prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS...to date over 1 million files.

AIDSinfo - An HIV/AIDS education and resource center, provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

AIDS Treatment Data Network - The AIDS Treatment Data Network (The Network) is an independent, community-based, not-for-profit, organization that provides treatment access and advocacy, case management, supportive counseling, and English and Spanish language information services to men, women and children with AIDS and HIV, and limited resources.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation - AHF’s mission is to provide cutting-edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay.

GayHealth.com - GayHealth.com is the first health and wellness site dedicated to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender men and women. Staffed by professionals from within the community, the site provides easy access to accurate, current and vital health information.

TheBody.com - TheBody.com is a principal AIDS and HIV information resource, providing community forums, extensive information on local and national AIDS organizations, as well as profiles of individuals affected by AIDS.

AIDS Treatment News - AIDS Treatment News is the world’s first treatment newsletter for people with HIV, reporting on mainstream and alternative treatment, access to care, Web resources, public polity and political action.

HIV InSite - Developed by the Center for HIV Information at the University of California San Francisco, it is a comprehensive HIV/AIDS information and knowledge resources.

Positive Hope - Positive Hope is an organization for young adults living with HIV/AIDS, providing resources, referrals, education, advocacy, community, conferences, support, love, and hope to their members.

HIV/AIDS Search Engine - HIV/AIDS Search Engine is a growing directory of information online focusing on HIV/AIDS.

My Poz Life.com - This site is about empowering people with HIV through information, education and resources designed to increase our sense of community.

Hotlines

CDC National AIDS Hotline

Medical

MedlinePlus - a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, providing many resources on HIV/AIDS.

AIDSmeds.com - By offering complete, but not complicated, up-to-date info, AIDSmeds.com seeks to help those that are both new and old to the challenge of living with HIV.

AIDS Research Alliance of America - ARA’s mission is to find and accelerate the development of effective treatments for HIV and its complications.

Local Resources

APLA – AIDS Project Los Angeles - APLA is one of the nation’s largest AIDS services organizations, providing prevention education, a food bank, housing assistance, mental health counseling, and women’s services to more than 10,000 men, women, and children in Los Angeles County.

L.A. Shanti - For 20 years, L.A. Shanti has provided “Tools for Living” for diverse communities affected by HIV/AIDS in the Los Angeles area.

SFAF - San Francisco AIDS Foundation - SFAF is a global leader in the fight against AIDS, working to assemble and disseminate news and information, providing comprehensive services for people living with HIV disease and AIDS, and promoting an aggressive public policy to address the growing epidemic.

Yahoo Directory of AIDS Organizations by State - A listing to online organizations by state to find a local resource near you.

Get Involved

Project Angel Food - Project Angel Food is a daily meal delivery program for men, women, and children disabled by HIV/AIDS and other serious illnesses in the Los Angeles area.

Project Open Hand - Project Open Hand provides food and nourishment to improve the quality of life for the men, women and children it serves in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) - PAWS is a volunteer-based organization that helps improve the quality of life for persons with AIDS by offering support to keep their pets.

Social Organizations

There are several organizations which provide social support and educational resources to HIV+ gay men. Check out our listing of those groups to find one in your area.