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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. 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. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ Virginia...
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Centers for Disease Control HIV prevention, testing, and treatment information. Relevant for long-term survivors needing community, mental health support, and aging-with-HIV care. 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+ Virginia 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. 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+ Virginia residents and the people supporting them.
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Find pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) providers near you for HIV prevention. Relevant for long-term survivors needing community, mental health support, and aging-with-HIV care. 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+ Virginia residents and allies.
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National public information campaign on HIV and AIDS in the US. A starting point for newly diagnosed people figuring out treatment, support groups, and disclosure decisions. Most testing is free, confidential, and rapid (20 min for results) at community-based organizations. ADAP programs cover ART for uninsured/underinsured people in every state; income limits typically 400% FPL or higher. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Virginia residents and the people supporting them.
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National organization working to end AIDS through grantmaking, capacity building, and policy advocacy. 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. The Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative is funding expanded testing and PrEP access in 57 priority US jurisdictions. Free service; donations support but never...
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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. Most testing is free, confidential, and rapid (20 min for results) at community-based organizations. ADAP programs cover ART for uninsured/underinsured people in every state; income limits typically 400% FPL or higher. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.
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National advocacy and prevention organization for Latinos affected by HIV/AIDS. Worth contacting for case management, housing support, food assistance, and Ryan White CARE Act services. 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. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Virginia residents and the people supporting them.
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HRSA federal program providing comprehensive HIV care and support to people living with HIV without insurance. 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. 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+ Virginia residents...
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State-administered programs providing HIV/AIDS medications to low-income people. Find your state ADAP. 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 service; donations support but never gate access.
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State HIV/AIDS prevention and care. 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. The Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative is funding expanded testing and PrEP access in 57 priority US jurisdictions. Free service; donations support but never gate access.
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Largest US-based AIDS research organization, accelerating cure research. 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. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.
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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. 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, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.
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Comprehensive HIV/AIDS information resource and community for people living with HIV. 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. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ Virginia residents and allies.
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AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power — direct action group fighting for AIDS justice. 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. The Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative is funding expanded testing and PrEP access in 57 priority US jurisdictions. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.
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TAG — independent AIDS research and policy think tank. 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. 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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Professional org for clinicians providing HIV care, with provider directory. 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. HIV is now a manageable chronic condition with near-normal life expectancy on consistent treatment. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Virginia residents and the people supporting them.
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Find free, fast, and confidential HIV testing near you. Useful for gay and bi men, trans women, sex workers, people who inject drugs, and anyone in a serodifferent relationship. 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. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.
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PrEP navigation services connecting people to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis providers. A starting point for newly diagnosed people figuring out treatment, support groups, and disclosure decisions. Most testing is free, confidential, and rapid (20 min for results) at community-based organizations. 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+ Virginia residents and the people supporting them.
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HVTN clinical trials network advancing HIV vaccine research. Relevant for long-term survivors needing community, mental health support, and aging-with-HIV care. Most testing is free, confidential, and rapid (20 min for results) at community-based organizations. PrEP is now available as a long-acting injection (Apretude) every two months — useful if daily pills don't fit your life. No cost — the program is grant-funded and confidentiality-protected.
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Undetectable = Untransmittable — global campaign to end HIV stigma. Worth contacting for case management, housing support, food assistance, and Ryan White CARE Act services. Medication coverage programs (ADAP in every state) cover ART when insurance can't or won't. 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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Resources and community for those who have lived with HIV long-term. Relevant for long-term survivors needing community, mental health support, and aging-with-HIV care. 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. No cost — the program is grant-funded and confidentiality-protected.
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