As a national health information hotline, it provides information such as how to protect yourself, where to get an HIV test, and other HIV related questions. In English or in Spanish from 8 am to 8 pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
As a service of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specialists provide customized, confidential answers to questions about HIV/AIDS clinical trials and treatment. . In English or in Spanish from 1 pm to 4 pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
1-800-448-0440 TTY: 1-888-480-3739
Resource Note
Some recommended online resources related to HIV/AIDS
This CDC site recommends organizations and other sources of information to help patients address a wide variety of issues that they may face living with HIV.
Provides HIV basics, HIV related news, resource centers, health trackers, Blog Central, and Personal Stories among other sections. Also sends out a weekly newsletter.
Find HIV-related laws, guidelines for healthcare workers, and testing and treatment information by state. The HIV Policy Resource Bank is a comprehensive database on topics of importance to people living with HIV and their advocates.
Resources, primarily downloadable PDF information booklets, for people with HIV and hepatitis C about how to make the best choices regarding treatment and care.
