22 Resources
Federal HIV information hub with locator for testing, care, prevention, and support services. 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. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Rhode Island residents and the people supporting them.
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Centers for Disease Control HIV prevention, testing, and treatment information. 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. Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U): people with HIV on effective treatment cannot sexually transmit the virus. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Rhode Island residents and the people supporting them.
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Federally maintained HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines and clinical 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. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ Rhode Island residents and allies.
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Find pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) providers near you for HIV prevention. 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. The Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative is funding expanded testing and PrEP access in 57 priority US jurisdictions. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Rhode Island residents and the people supporting them.
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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. 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. No cost — the program is grant-funded and confidentiality-protected.
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National organization working to end AIDS through grantmaking, capacity building, and policy advocacy. 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. 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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First Black HIV/AIDS think tank — research, advocacy, and education for Black communities. 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. 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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National advocacy and prevention organization for Latinos affected by HIV/AIDS. 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. 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+ Rhode Island residents and allies.
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HRSA federal program providing comprehensive HIV care and support to people living with HIV without insurance. 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. 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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State-administered programs providing HIV/AIDS medications to low-income people. Find your state ADAP. 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. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Rhode Island residents and the people supporting them.
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Rhode Island HIV/AIDS care and support. 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. 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+ Rhode Island residents and allies.
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Largest US-based AIDS research organization, accelerating cure research. 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. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.
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Leading HIV/AIDS magazine with treatment news and personal stories. 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. 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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Comprehensive HIV/AIDS information resource and community for people living with HIV. 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. HIV is now a manageable chronic condition with near-normal life expectancy on consistent treatment. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Rhode Island residents and the people supporting them.
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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. 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+ Rhode Island residents and allies.
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TAG — independent AIDS research and policy think tank. 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. Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U): people with HIV on effective treatment cannot sexually transmit the virus. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ Rhode Island residents and allies.
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Professional org for clinicians providing HIV care, with provider directory. 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. 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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Find free, fast, and confidential HIV testing near you. 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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PrEP navigation services connecting people to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis providers. 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. 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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HVTN clinical trials network advancing HIV vaccine research. 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. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ Rhode Island residents and allies.
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Undetectable = Untransmittable — global campaign to end HIV stigma. 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. 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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Resources and community for those who have lived with HIV long-term. 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. 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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