Resources
Ten Things Anyone Can Do to Reduce HIV-Related Stigma
A simple list of basic ways anyone can do to combat HIV-related stigma. AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), Public Health in North Carolina AIDS Drug Assistance Program information and forms. AIDS United Advocacy, policy and grant information for organizations that provide HIV prevention, care and support services to underserved individuals and populations most impacted by the HIV/AIDS. Alliance of AIDS Services List of services available through the Alliance of AIDS Services in North Carolina. Center for National HIV Law and Policy A national legal and policy resource and strategy center for people with HIV and their advocates. Clean Needles Save Lives - Needle Exchange in the US (via YouTube) A short (approximately 10 minute) video explaining why and how needle exchange programs save lives and protect communities. Community Access National Network Works to improve access to comprehensive medical services for people living with HIV and HCV. Drug Policy Alliance An organization promoting alternatives to the drug war. Duke AIDS Legal Project Free legal assistance to low-income HIV-infected clients. Duke Center for Community Research – Durham Health Innovations A partnership between Duke Medicine and Durham County, to develop ways to reduce death or disability from specific diseases or disorders prevalent in the community. Federal AIDS Policy Partnership A national coalition of local, regional, and national organizations advocating for progressive federal HIV/AIDS legislation and policy. “Find Harm Reduction Services in your Area” via Harm Reduction Coalition Map and list of Harm Reduction resources (HIV testing, syringe exchange, counseling, drug treatment, etc). “HIV/AIDS Overview” via American Social Health Association Information about STIs and STDs and prevention. National AIDS Strategy Full text of National AIDS Strategy for the United States. NC Harm Reduction Coalition Resources and harm reduction education for those made vulnerable by drug use, sex work, overdose, immigration status, gender, STIs, HIV and hepatitis. NC HIV Prevention and Care Branch Information about HIV, AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS Provides policy recommendations on the U.S. Government’s response to the AIDS epidemic. Sex Work Harm Reduction Information for service providers on harm reduction strategies for sex workers. Southern AIDS Coalition A membership organization of government representatives, corporations, and community advocates that works to provide southerners with the opportunity to receive adequate HIV/AIDS prevention information, treatment, support services, and housing. Treatment Access Expansion Project Information for advocates, consumers, health care providers and government leaders in support of early access to high-quality and affordable care and treatment for low-income people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic medical conditions. Triad Health Project A list of resources available for people living with HIV/AIDS through the Triad Health Project. Welvista Information about qualifying for HIV/AIDS related services and applications. |
