Living with HIV

• Newly Diagnosed
   
• Clinical Trials 

• The Denver Principals
• Diet, Nutrition, and HIV
  Frequently asked questions about Nutrition, Excercise, and Supplements
• The DC AIDS Drug Assistance Program (DC ADAP)
• Health Insurance Assistance
  Don't assume that if you have health insurance you are not elligible for some kind of assistance. Sometimes insurance does not pay premiums and co-pays. Call HAHSTA at (202) 671-4900 and ask to speak to a representative to see if you qualify. If you have just been diagnosed HIV positive it is important you start receiving care as soon as possible. 

• HIV and the FLU
  People with HIV are considred to be at increased risk and are strongly advised to get a flu shot.
  FLU shot Locator
   
• HIV and HPV
• HIV and Street Drugs (and Alcohol)   
  Alcoholics Anonymous,  Crystal Meth Anonymous,  Narcotics Anonymous
  DC Office of Addicion Prevention and Recovery Administration 

• HIV Treatment Adherence
• HIV and United States Veterans
• HIV and Opportunistic Infections

• I'm HIV positive but my partner is not (serodiscordant)
  Notify someone anonymously that they may have been potentially exposed to HIV or an STD 

• Red Carpet Entry Program Get into treatment FAST!
• Side Effects and Other Health Problems
• Smoking is more lethal than HIV
  A recent study highlights the dangers for people who are HIV+ that smoke.
  DC Tobacco Free Families 
  If you are a DC resident you may qualify for free nicotine patches, lozenges, as well as other resources designed to help you quit smoking.
   
• Support Groups for HIV+ Individuals:
  The DC Center
  Us Helping Us, People Into Living, Inc.
  Whitman-Walker Health
  The Women's Collective

Related Services

• Condom Information “The Rubber Revolution”
• Information about the Female Condom - DC’s Doin’ It!
• Free Condoms for DC residents (Online order form)
• DC Takes on HIV
• Needle Exchange Program (NEX)