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Federal HIV information hub with locator for testing, care, prevention, and support services. 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. Free service; donations support but never gate access.
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Centers for Disease Control HIV prevention, testing, and treatment information. For people living with HIV, people at risk seeking PrEP, recent exposures needing PEP, or anyone wanting routine testing. PrEP starts after a negative HIV test and HIV-prevention counseling; pill or injectable options exist. 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+ Missouri residents and allies.
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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. 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, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.
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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. 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, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.
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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. PEP must start within 72 hours of exposure — ER doctors can prescribe it; 24/7 hotlines exist for navigating off-hours. 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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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. PrEP starts after a negative HIV test and HIV-prevention counseling; pill or injectable options exist. HIV is now a manageable chronic condition with near-normal life expectancy on consistent treatment. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ Missouri residents and allies.
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First Black HIV/AIDS think tank — research, advocacy, and education for Black communities. 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. 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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National advocacy and prevention organization for Latinos affected by HIV/AIDS. 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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HRSA federal program providing comprehensive HIV care and support to people living with HIV without insurance. Worth contacting for case management, housing support, food assistance, and Ryan White CARE Act services. 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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State-administered programs providing HIV/AIDS medications to low-income people. Find your state ADAP. 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. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ Missouri residents and...
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St. Louis HIV/AIDS care, prevention, and support services. 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. Free service; donations support but never gate access.
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Federally qualified health center providing LGBTQ+ inclusive HIV care. 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+ Missouri residents and allies.
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Largest US-based AIDS research organization, accelerating cure research. A starting point for newly diagnosed people figuring out treatment, support groups, and disclosure decisions. PrEP starts after a negative HIV test and HIV-prevention counseling; pill or injectable options exist. 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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Leading HIV/AIDS magazine with treatment news and personal stories. 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. HIV is now a manageable chronic condition with near-normal life expectancy on consistent treatment. Free service; donations support but never gate access.
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Comprehensive HIV/AIDS information resource and community for people living with HIV. 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. 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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AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power — direct action group fighting for AIDS justice. 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. HIV is now a manageable chronic condition with near-normal life expectancy on consistent treatment. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Missouri residents and the people supporting them.
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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. HIV is now a manageable chronic condition with near-normal life expectancy on consistent treatment. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ Missouri residents and allies.
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Professional org for clinicians providing HIV care, with provider directory. 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. HIV is now a manageable chronic condition with near-normal life expectancy on consistent treatment. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ Missouri residents and allies.
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Find free, fast, and confidential HIV testing near you. 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. 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 confidentiality-protected.
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PrEP navigation services connecting people to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis providers. 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, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.
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HVTN clinical trials network advancing HIV vaccine 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. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Missouri residents and the people supporting them.
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Undetectable = Untransmittable — global campaign to end HIV stigma. 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. 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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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. 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. No cost — the program is grant-funded and confidentiality-protected.
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