HIV/AIDS Info

How HIV is Spread – info from The Body.
PrEP - PrEP means Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, and it’s the use of anti-HIV medications to keep HIV negative people from becoming infected. PrEP is approved by the FDA and has been shown to be safe and effective at preventing HIV infection.
PEP411.com PEP stands for Post Exposure Prophylaxis. It is HIV medication, usually 3 or 4 pills, that you take after you think you may have been exposed to HIV. These medications, called antivirals, can prevent you from becoming infected with the HIV virus. In order for PEP to work, you have to take the medications every day for 4 weeks (28 days).
HIV Plus 2013 Treatment Guide: Here's a look at the medications approved by the FDA to treat HIV as well as a state-by-state map of drug assistance programs, complementary therapies, and drug trials.

Vermont Department of Health HIV/AIDS information hotline and online resource guide:

                800-882-AIDS (800-882-2437) –within VT
                802-863-7245 – from anywhere
                Weekdays (except holidays), 8:30am-4:30 pm

AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts
POZ Magazine - POZ is a magazine that chronicles the lives of people affected by HIV/AIDS. Its website, Poz.com, has daily HIV/AIDS news, treatment information, forums, blogs and personals.

Regional HIV/AIDS Service Organizations

AIDS Project of Southern Vermont : Provides care and support through case management, advocacy, food and a helping hand. The AIDS Project provides free and anonymous HIV testing and counseling in a safe atmosphere.
Twin States Network: serving people with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C

Post Office Box 2606
West Brattleboro, VT 05303
Tel: (802) 254-6716 or toll free 1-888-338-8796
tsnjo@sover.net

AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts. The mission of the AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Inc. is to create positive community impact through innovative and empowering education and support in Hampden and Hampshire counties. The ultimate aim is to end the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Vermont CARES - VT CARES' mission is to improve the quality of life of HIV-positive individuals, create compassionate communities, and prevent the spread of HIV by educating our youth and community.

updated 11/2017