|
HIV/AIDS Agencies and Hotlines
NOTE: Glossary words are highlighted. Click on any glossary word to see its definition.
Statewide HIV/AIDS agencies
-
AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts (AAC)
294 Washington Street, 5th floor
Boston, MA 02108
Telephone: 617-437-6200
Hotlines: Voice: 800-235-2331; TTY: 617-437-1672
Web site: AAC Programs and Services; AAC Hotlines
Description: The AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts (AAC) is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to help improve the lives of Massachusetts residents already infected with HIV, and to prevent further HIV infections.
Services: AAC provides direct client services, prevention services, and advocacy. AAC's services are free and confidential. Direct client services include case management, counseling, nutrition, housing, peer support, legal services, and transportation assistance. The AAC also maintains an online HIV Health Library.
-
AIDS Housing Corporation (AHC)
29 Stanhope Street
Boston, MA 02116
Telephone: 617-927-0088
TTY: 617-927-9576
Web site: AIDS Housing Corporation
Housing assistance: AIDS Housing Assistance
Housing directory: HIV/AIDS Housing Program Directory
Housing application: Preliminary Application for AIDS Housing
Description: The AIDS Housing Corporation (AHC) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to create safe affordable housing for people living with HIV/AIDS in New England. The AHC provides technical assistance for developers of supportive housing, and works to increase funding for housing for people with HIV/AIDS and other disabilities.
Services: AHC maintains the HIV/AIDS Housing Program Directory, publishes the HIV Housing Search Handbook, provides technical assistance to supportive housing developers, and advocates on behalf of people with HIV and other disabilities.
-
Community Research Initiative (CRI)
23 Miner Street
Boston MA 02215-3318
Telephone: 617-502-1700
Fax: 617-502-1701
TTY: 617-502-1704
Web site: Community Research Initiative
Clinical trials: Research and Clinical Trials Overview
Description: Community Research Initiative (CRI) is an independent, nonprofit community-based organization dedicated to leading the way in HIV/AIDS clinical research, ensuring access to life-saving medications, and providing financial assistance for approved drug treatments and health insurance coverage for those in need.
Services: CRI administers the Massachusetts HIV Drug Assistance Program (HDAP) which provides access to critical HIV-related medications for Massachusetts residents who are otherwise unable to pay for these drugs. CRI also offers HIV/AIDS clinical research trials that allow participants to try new treatments before they become widely available, have their care tracked by a team of medical professionals, and help others by contributing to medical research.
HIV/AIDS Hotlines
-
HIV/AIDS Hotline - AIDS Action Committee (AAC)
HIV/AIDS Hotline numbers: Toll-free: 800-235-2331; TTY: 617-437-1672
Hotline hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 9 PM; Friday 9 AM to 7:30 PM
Web site: AAC Hotlines
Description: The HIV/AIDS Hotline is a free Massachusetts hotline for AIDS and HIV-related questions. Hotline counselors answer questions about health care, treatment options, drug use, prevention, caring for someone with AIDS, STDs, and other concerns. Counselors also give referrals for HIV testing, support groups, social services, HIV assistance programs, legal services, housing assistance, physical and mental health care, and other services.
The AIDS Action Committee also operates a statewide Hepatitis-C Hotline:
Hepatitis Hotline numbers: Toll-free: 888-443-4372; TTY: 617-437-1672
Community Health Centers (CHCs)
Community Health Centers are located throughout Massachusetts:
All Community Health Centers (CHCs) in Massachusetts offer health care and support services to people living with HIV/AIDS. Services vary from one CHC to another, but most CHCs offer some or all of the following HIV-related services:
- confidential HIV testing and counseling
- education and prevention
- HIV case management
- complete medical care
- substance abuse treatment
- transportation for medical appointments
- referrals for home care and other support services
- applications for public benefit programs
- mental health care
- counseling and support groups
Massachusetts HIV/AIDS agencies - by services offered
Local agencies offer a wide range of programs and services for Massachusetts residents living with HIV/AIDS. To find an agency that offers a specific program or service, click on the links below:
Statewide: For a statewide list of services and agencies for people living with HIV/AIDS in Massachusetts, see the HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD and Substance Use Services and Resources Guide (PDF) from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Greater Boston and Metrowest: For a list of HIV/AIDS services and agencies in Greater Boston and Metrowest, see The Ultimate HIV Resource Guide 2009 (PDF) from the Greater Boston/Metrowest HIV/AIDS Service Coordination Collaborative.
Southeastern Massachusetts For a list of HIV/AIDS agencies in southeastern Massachusetts, see the Resource Guide for HIV/AIDS Services (PDF) from the South Coast and South Shore HIV/AIDS Service Coordination Collaborative.
Service Coordination Collaboratives
Service Coordination Collaboratives work to improve the service system for people living with HIV in different geographic regions of the state. SCCs coordinate client services within their region, make sure that the service system meets the needs of area residents, and improve access to services. SCCs include HIV-specific service providers, other human services providers, and consumers.
HIV Service Coordination Collaboratives by region are:
|
