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AIDS And Women
Additional Sources Of Information: AIDS And Women
Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on AIDS And Women.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1-800-311-3435
U.S. National Library of Medicine Web site
AIDS.org, a nonprofit organization designed to inform and educate using the Web
AIDS Legislative Update and Resources, a Web site designed to provide the latest information about legislative action related to AIDS.
http://www.house.gov/pelosi/aids.htm
Centers for Disease Control AIDS Clearinghouse
Phone: 1-800-458-5231
The clearinghouse offers free government publications and information about resources.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID),
The NIAID, which is part of the National Institutes of Health, will respond to written requests for information on AIDS research and clinical trials of promising therapies.
Information About
National AIDS Hotline operated by the Centers for Disease Control
1-800-342-AIDS
1-800-344-SIDA (for Spanish)
1-800-AIDS-889 (TTY)
The hotline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It offers general information and local referrals.
Support Groups for HIV-Positive Women
Women Alive
National Women’s Health Network
1-202-347-1140
Project Inform Hotline (Treatment Information)
1-800-822-7422
Women Being Alive (Newsletter)
1-214-667-3262
Women Organized to Respond to Life Threatening Disease (WORLD)- (Newsletter)
1-510-658-6930
For People Over 50
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), Social Outreach and Support (SOS)
Phone: (202) 434-2260
The AARP/SOS program has information on HIV and AIDS and its impact on midlife and older adults.
Social Security Administration
Contact local office or call (800) SSA-1213
Social Security has two disability benefit programs that provide financial assistance to eligible AIDS patients.
Seniors in a Gay Environment (SAGE)
Phone: (212) 741-2247
SAGE provides HIV/AIDS information and referrals for men and women over the age of 50.
Information About Studies Of New HIV Therapies
HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service
1-800-TRIALS-A
1-800-243-7012 (TDD/Deaf Access)
HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Service
1-800-HIV-0440
1-800-243-7012 (TDD/Deaf Access)