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Federal HIV information hub with locator for testing, care, prevention, and support services. For people living with HIV, people at risk seeking PrEP, recent exposures needing PEP, or anyone wanting routine testing. Most testing is free, confidential, and rapid (20 min for results) at community-based organizations. HIV is now a manageable chronic condition with near-normal life expectancy on consistent treatment. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ California residents and allies.
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Centers for Disease Control HIV prevention, testing, and treatment information. A starting point for newly diagnosed people figuring out treatment, support groups, and disclosure decisions. PrEP starts after a negative HIV test and HIV-prevention counseling; pill or injectable options exist. HIV is now a manageable chronic condition with near-normal life expectancy on consistent treatment. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ California residents and the people supporting them.
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Federally maintained HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines and clinical research. A starting point for newly diagnosed people figuring out treatment, support groups, and disclosure decisions. PEP must start within 72 hours of exposure — ER doctors can prescribe it; 24/7 hotlines exist for navigating off-hours. Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U): people with HIV on effective treatment cannot sexually transmit the virus. Free service; donations support but never gate access.
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Find pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) providers near you for HIV prevention. A starting point for newly diagnosed people figuring out treatment, support groups, and disclosure decisions. Medication coverage programs (ADAP in every state) cover ART when insurance can't or won't. ADAP programs cover ART for uninsured/underinsured people in every state; income limits typically 400% FPL or higher. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ California residents and allies.
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National public information campaign on HIV and AIDS in the US. Worth contacting for case management, housing support, food assistance, and Ryan White CARE Act services. PEP must start within 72 hours of exposure — ER doctors can prescribe it; 24/7 hotlines exist for navigating off-hours. ADAP programs cover ART for uninsured/underinsured people in every state; income limits typically 400% FPL or higher. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ California residents and allies.
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National organization working to end AIDS through grantmaking, capacity building, and policy advocacy. A starting point for newly diagnosed people figuring out treatment, support groups, and disclosure decisions. Ryan White-funded programs help people with HIV access care, meds, and supportive services regardless of ability to pay. Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U): people with HIV on effective treatment cannot sexually transmit the virus. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ California residents...
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First Black HIV/AIDS think tank — research, advocacy, and education for Black communities. A starting point for newly diagnosed people figuring out treatment, support groups, and disclosure decisions. Medication coverage programs (ADAP in every state) cover ART when insurance can't or won't. HIV is now a manageable chronic condition with near-normal life expectancy on consistent treatment. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ California residents and the people supporting them.
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National advocacy and prevention organization for Latinos affected by HIV/AIDS. A starting point for newly diagnosed people figuring out treatment, support groups, and disclosure decisions. PEP must start within 72 hours of exposure — ER doctors can prescribe it; 24/7 hotlines exist for navigating off-hours. The Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative is funding expanded testing and PrEP access in 57 priority US jurisdictions. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ California residents and allies.
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HRSA federal program providing comprehensive HIV care and support to people living with HIV without insurance. A starting point for newly diagnosed people figuring out treatment, support groups, and disclosure decisions. Ryan White-funded programs help people with HIV access care, meds, and supportive services regardless of ability to pay. Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U): people with HIV on effective treatment cannot sexually transmit the virus. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ California residents and...
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State-administered programs providing HIV/AIDS medications to low-income people. Find your state ADAP. Worth contacting for case management, housing support, food assistance, and Ryan White CARE Act services. PrEP starts after a negative HIV test and HIV-prevention counseling; pill or injectable options exist. PrEP is now available as a long-acting injection (Apretude) every two months — useful if daily pills don't fit your life. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.
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APLA Health — comprehensive HIV care, testing, and primary care across LA County. Useful for gay and bi men, trans women, sex workers, people who inject drugs, and anyone in a serodifferent relationship. Medication coverage programs (ADAP in every state) cover ART when insurance can't or won't. Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U): people with HIV on effective treatment cannot sexually transmit the virus. Free service; donations support but never gate access.
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HIV prevention, care, advocacy, and policy organization in SF. Worth contacting for case management, housing support, food assistance, and Ryan White CARE Act services. Ryan White-funded programs help people with HIV access care, meds, and supportive services regardless of ability to pay. Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U): people with HIV on effective treatment cannot sexually transmit the virus. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ California residents and the people supporting them.
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Largest US-based AIDS research organization, accelerating cure research. Worth contacting for case management, housing support, food assistance, and Ryan White CARE Act services. Ryan White-funded programs help people with HIV access care, meds, and supportive services regardless of ability to pay. ADAP programs cover ART for uninsured/underinsured people in every state; income limits typically 400% FPL or higher. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ California residents and the people supporting them.
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Leading HIV/AIDS magazine with treatment news and personal stories. For people living with HIV, people at risk seeking PrEP, recent exposures needing PEP, or anyone wanting routine testing. Ryan White-funded programs help people with HIV access care, meds, and supportive services regardless of ability to pay. PrEP is now available as a long-acting injection (Apretude) every two months — useful if daily pills don't fit your life. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ California residents and the people supporting...
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Comprehensive HIV/AIDS information resource and community for people living with HIV. For people living with HIV, people at risk seeking PrEP, recent exposures needing PEP, or anyone wanting routine testing. PEP must start within 72 hours of exposure — ER doctors can prescribe it; 24/7 hotlines exist for navigating off-hours. ADAP programs cover ART for uninsured/underinsured people in every state; income limits typically 400% FPL or higher. Free service; donations support but never gate access.
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AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power — direct action group fighting for AIDS justice. Worth contacting for case management, housing support, food assistance, and Ryan White CARE Act services. PEP must start within 72 hours of exposure — ER doctors can prescribe it; 24/7 hotlines exist for navigating off-hours. PrEP is now available as a long-acting injection (Apretude) every two months — useful if daily pills don't fit your life. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.
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TAG — independent AIDS research and policy think tank. Useful for gay and bi men, trans women, sex workers, people who inject drugs, and anyone in a serodifferent relationship. Ryan White-funded programs help people with HIV access care, meds, and supportive services regardless of ability to pay. HIV is now a manageable chronic condition with near-normal life expectancy on consistent treatment. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ California residents and the people supporting them.
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Professional org for clinicians providing HIV care, with provider directory. Relevant for long-term survivors needing community, mental health support, and aging-with-HIV care. PrEP starts after a negative HIV test and HIV-prevention counseling; pill or injectable options exist. ADAP programs cover ART for uninsured/underinsured people in every state; income limits typically 400% FPL or higher. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ California residents and the people supporting them.
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Find free, fast, and confidential HIV testing near you. Worth contacting for case management, housing support, food assistance, and Ryan White CARE Act services. PEP must start within 72 hours of exposure — ER doctors can prescribe it; 24/7 hotlines exist for navigating off-hours. Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U): people with HIV on effective treatment cannot sexually transmit the virus. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ California residents and the people supporting them.
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PrEP navigation services connecting people to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis providers. Useful for gay and bi men, trans women, sex workers, people who inject drugs, and anyone in a serodifferent relationship. PEP must start within 72 hours of exposure — ER doctors can prescribe it; 24/7 hotlines exist for navigating off-hours. Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U): people with HIV on effective treatment cannot sexually transmit the virus. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.
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HVTN clinical trials network advancing HIV vaccine research. A starting point for newly diagnosed people figuring out treatment, support groups, and disclosure decisions. PEP must start within 72 hours of exposure — ER doctors can prescribe it; 24/7 hotlines exist for navigating off-hours. PrEP is now available as a long-acting injection (Apretude) every two months — useful if daily pills don't fit your life. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.
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Undetectable = Untransmittable — global campaign to end HIV stigma. For people living with HIV, people at risk seeking PrEP, recent exposures needing PEP, or anyone wanting routine testing. PEP must start within 72 hours of exposure — ER doctors can prescribe it; 24/7 hotlines exist for navigating off-hours. Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U): people with HIV on effective treatment cannot sexually transmit the virus. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ California residents and the people supporting them.
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Resources and community for those who have lived with HIV long-term. For people living with HIV, people at risk seeking PrEP, recent exposures needing PEP, or anyone wanting routine testing. Ryan White-funded programs help people with HIV access care, meds, and supportive services regardless of ability to pay. ADAP programs cover ART for uninsured/underinsured people in every state; income limits typically 400% FPL or higher. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ California residents and allies.
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