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Federal HIV information hub with locator for testing, care, prevention, and support services. Useful for gay and bi men, trans women, sex workers, people who inject drugs, and anyone in a serodifferent relationship. PrEP starts after a negative HIV test and HIV-prevention counseling; pill or injectable options exist. The Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative is funding expanded testing and PrEP access in 57 priority US jurisdictions. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Maryland residents and the people supporting...
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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. Free service; donations support but never gate access.
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Federally maintained HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines and clinical research. 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. Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U): people with HIV on effective treatment cannot sexually transmit the virus. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ Maryland residents and allies.
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Find pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) providers near you for HIV prevention. 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. Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U): people with HIV on effective treatment cannot sexually transmit the virus. No cost — the program is grant-funded and confidentiality-protected.
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National public information campaign on HIV and AIDS in the US. 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. 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+ Maryland residents and allies.
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National organization working to end AIDS through grantmaking, capacity building, and policy advocacy. 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. No cost — the program is grant-funded and...
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First Black HIV/AIDS think tank — research, advocacy, and education for Black communities. 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. 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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National advocacy and prevention organization for Latinos affected by HIV/AIDS. Useful for gay and bi men, trans women, sex workers, people who inject drugs, and anyone in a serodifferent relationship. 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. Free service; donations support but never gate access.
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HRSA federal program providing comprehensive HIV care and support to people living with HIV without insurance. 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. 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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State-administered programs providing HIV/AIDS medications to low-income people. Find your state ADAP. 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. 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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Baltimore LGBTQ+ FQHC providing HIV care, primary care, and PrEP. 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. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Maryland residents and the people supporting them.
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Baltimore organization providing meals and groceries to people with serious illness including 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. 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+ Maryland residents and the people...
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Largest US-based AIDS research organization, accelerating cure research. Useful for gay and bi men, trans women, sex workers, people who inject drugs, and anyone in a serodifferent relationship. PrEP starts after a negative HIV test and HIV-prevention counseling; pill or injectable options exist. Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U): people with HIV on effective treatment cannot sexually transmit the virus. No cost — the program is grant-funded and confidentiality-protected.
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Leading HIV/AIDS magazine with treatment news and personal stories. 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. 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+ Maryland residents and allies.
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Comprehensive HIV/AIDS information resource and community for people living with HIV. 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. 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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AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power — direct action group fighting for AIDS justice. 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. 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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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. 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+ Maryland residents and allies.
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Professional org for clinicians providing HIV care, with provider directory. 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. 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+ Maryland residents and allies.
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Find free, fast, and confidential HIV testing near you. Relevant for long-term survivors needing community, mental health support, and aging-with-HIV care. 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, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.
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PrEP navigation services connecting people to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis providers. 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. 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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HVTN clinical trials network advancing HIV vaccine research. 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. Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U): people with HIV on effective treatment cannot sexually transmit the virus. No cost — the program is grant-funded and confidentiality-protected.
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Undetectable = Untransmittable — global campaign to end HIV stigma. 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. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ Maryland residents and allies.
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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. 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+ Maryland residents and allies.
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