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  • Project Inform's Introductory Packet
    Starting place for people newly diagnosed with HIV. Features articles and fact sheets on treatment strategies, doctor/patient relationships, and more. Project Inform also offers information on Opportunistic Infections.
  • Just Diagnosed with HIV?
    The Body's starting place for people newly diagnosed with HIV. Articles on understanding HIV, choosing and working with a physician, first steps to treatment, telling others.
  • HIV/AIDS & Health
    GMHC's practical information for people with HIV, including sections for women, gay men, HIV/AIDS treatment basics, nutrition, mental health, financial and insurance issues, alcohol and drug use, and an HIV/AIDS glossary.
  • HIV/AIDS Program
    Resources for HIV-positive persons developed by the Seattle & King County County Department of Public Health which includes Positive Living: A Practical Guide for People with HIV [PDF], a workbook for people with HIV covering medical, practical, and emotional issues. Also available in Spanish.
  • Support Groups:
  • Hotlines:
    • The CDC National AIDS Hotline, including its Spanish Service and TTY Service, is operated under contract with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Group calls can also be arranged by calling the hotline. English: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
      Spanish: 1-800-344-7432, 8 am - 2 am eastern time, 7 days a week.
      CDC National STD Hotline: 1-800-232-4636, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • More Information:
    • Find Web sites on more specific topics, such as opportunistic infections, travel health, and more.

Coinfection Resources

  • VA National Hepatitis C Web Site
    Information on hepatitis C for health care providers and patients from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • CDC Viral Hepatitis Web Site
    Information on all types of viral hepatitis from the National Center for Infectious Diseases of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • HCV Advocate
    Web site of the Hepatitis Support Project, whose goal is to offer support to those who are affected by hepatitis C and related coinfections. Information and education is provided, as well as access to support groups.
  • Hepatitis B Foundation
    A nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life of those affected by hepatitis B worldwide through research, education, and patient advocacy. Features information in English, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.
  • HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis C Nightline:
    Hotline providing support for people with HIV or hepatitis C and their caregivers during the evening and nightime hours. 1-800-273-AIDS or 415-434-AIDS; 5 pm - 5 am Pacific time. Also offers Spanish-language hotline at: 1-800-303-SIDA or 415-989-5212.
  • Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living with HIV
    A booklet on testing, treatment, coinfection, and support from the Treatment Action Group in New York.