This resource list contains references to Federal, State, and local government agencies as well as private organizations that offer information resources related to the HIV infection objectives of HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000. Because many States have adopted their own year 2000 objectives, you may wish to contact your State health department for additional information.

HIV Infection

LEAD AGENCY:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Mailstop A23
Atlanta, GA 30333
(404)639-3534
(404)639-1537 FAX

YEAR 2000 OBJECTIVES

• Confine incidence of diagnosed AIDS cases
• Confine prevalence of HIV infection
• Encourage adolescent postponement of sexual intercourse
• Increase condom usage
• Increase the proportion of drug abusers in treatment programs
• Increase the proportion of intravenous drug abusers using uncontaminated drug paraphernalia
• Reduce transfusion-transmitted HIV infection
• Increase testing for HIV infection
• Increase primary care and mental health care provider counseling on HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases
• Increase HIV education in schools
• Provide HIV education in colleges and universities
• Increase outreach to drug abusers
• Increase the proportion of clinics that screen, diagnose, treat, counsel, and provide partner notification services for HIV infection and bacterial sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Reduce occupational exposure to bloodborne infections
• Increase abstention from sexual activity among sexually active adolescents
• Increase the proportion of businesses that implement HIV/AIDS education programs
• Increase linkages between primary care clinics and substance abuse treatment programs

Federal and National Information Sources

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Public Health Service

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Public Inquiries
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Mailstop A23
Atlanta, GA 30333
(404)639-3534; (404)639-1537 FAX
Refers inquiries from the public and professionals to the appropriate area at CDC.

CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 6003
Rockville, MD 20849-6003
(800)458-5231
(800)243-7012 (TTY)
(301)738-6616 FAX
(301)217-0023 International

Collects, catalogs, processes, and disseminates materials and information on HIV infection to people and organizations working in the field of HIV/AIDS. Offers comprehensive reference and referral services, access to databases, an electronic bulletin board (CDC NAC ONLINE), publications distribution, and the CDC Business and Labor Resource Service, providing a gateway to businesses and labor unions to information about HIV/AIDS in the workplace. Bilingual information specialists are available for all services
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Two other specialized services are sponsored by the Public Health Service and operated by the CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse:

AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service
(800)TRIALS-A
Provides information on clinical trials that evaluate experimental drugs and other therapies for adults and children at all stages of HIV infection.

HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Service
(800)HIV-0440
Provides information on federally approved HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines.

CDC National AIDS Hotline
(800)342-AIDS
(800)344-SIDA (Spanish)
(800)243-7889 (TTY)
A national toll-free information service providing personal and confidential information on HIV/AIDS, referrals, and educational materials to the public. Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
4770 Buford Highway, NE
Mailstop K13
Atlanta, GA 30333
(770)488-5080; (770)488-5962 FAX
Plans, directs, and coordinates national programs for the prevention of premature mortality, morbidity, and disability due to chronic illnesses and conditions. Call for electronic product information.

Health Resources and Services Administration
Bureau of Health Professions
5600 Fishers Lane
Parklawn Building, Room 8-101
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-6864; (301)443-1164 FAX
(800)933-3413 HIV Telephone Consultation for Health Care Providers
Provides Federal focus for the education, practice, service research, and credentialing of personnel in the allied health fields, including oral health. Targets resources to areas of high concern in health professionals' education, including strengthening HIV/AIDS education. Publications list available.

Office of Communications
5600 Fishers Lane
Parklawn Building, Room 14-45
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-2086; (301)443-1989 FAX
Administers Ryan White Care Act, all titles, Federal AIDS programs relating to pediatric AIDS service demonstrations, AIDS service demonstration projects, regional AIDS training and education centers, long-term and intermediate care facilities for AIDS patients, HIV services planning program, and AIDS drugs reimbursement program. Publications list available.

National Institutes of Health
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Education Programs Information Center
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
(301)951-3260
Answers inquiries and distributes materials relating to the availability and safety of the Nation's blood supply.

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Office of Communications
Building 31, Room 7A50
9000 Rockville Pike
Building 31, Room 7A-50
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301)496-5717
Conducts and supports research on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases, including research on the immune system and its disorders, including AIDS. Answers inquiries and distributes consumer publications. Publications list available.

NIAID AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service
(800)TRIALS-A; (301)738-6616 FAX
Provides information on federally and privately supported clinical trial efforts for the evaluation of potential therapies for the treatment of HIV infection and its sequelae. Provides information on investigational therapies, how to access these trials, and the most recent data on the results of these trials. Call for electronic product information.

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Office of Research Reporting
Building 31, Room 2A32
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301)496-5133; (301)496-7101 FAX
Conducts and supports basic and clinical research in maternal and child health, the population sciences, and medical rehabilitation research. Responds to inquiries and distributes publications on these topics. Publications list available.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847-2345
(800)729-6686; (301)468-2600
(301)468-6433 FAX
Disseminates current information on alcohol and drug-related subjects, including HIV infection. Develops and distributes resource materials to support local prevention and education programs. Publications catalog available. Call for electronic product information.

NATIONAL SOURCES

American College Health Association
P.O. Box 28937
Baltimore, MD 21240-8937
(410)859-1500; (410)859-1510 FAX
Publishes and distributes a series of pamphlets and videotapes for college students on a variety of health topics, including acquaintance rape, AIDS, and sexually transmitted diseases.

American Foundation for AIDS Research
733 Third Avenue, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10017
(212)682-7440; (212)682-9812 FAX
Supports scientific research, public policy, and educational programs. Stimulates
application on social science methodology to evaluate AIDS prevention. Distributes materials, including directory of resources.

National Academy of Sciences
Institute of Medicine
2101 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20418
(202)334-2352; (202)334-2158/1412 FAX
Examines policy matters that affect the health of the public. Publishes reports and studies. Publications catalog available.

For General Information on HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000:

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion,
Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.,
Room 738G
Washington, DC 20201; (202)205-8611.

For Healthy People 2000 Publications:

Please write to ODPHP National Health Information Center,
P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC 20013-1133.

Inclusion in this listing does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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