Everyone Needs To Know Their HIV/AIDS Status

Currently, it is estimated that approximately 25% of infected individuals domestically and internationally do not know that they are HIV/AIDS positive. Every 9 ½ minutes, someone is infected with HIV/AIDS.* Thus, we strongly urge everyone to get tested and to know their HIV status. And if you are positive, seek medical treatment immediately. Below, we have provided access to testing centers and other useful information.

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President Barack Obama’s National HIV/AIDS Site

www.aids.gov
The site includes extensive access to United States HIV/AIDS information including government funded programs for people living with HIV/AIDS. In addition, you can network with other people which visit www.aids.gov using Twitter®, MySpace®, and FaceBook®.
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California Prevention Education Project

www.calpep.org
1504 Franklin Street, Suite 302, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 874-7850
CAL-PEP focuses on street outreach in the Bay Area and their outreach is integrated into many of their programs and services. CAL-PEP’s mission is to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS in Alameda and San Francisco counties. Services include: HIV testing, substance abuse counseling, educational outreach, a youth drop-in center, research interventions, case management and advocacy.
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National HIV and STD Testing Resources Site

www.hivtest.org
An online service from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). You can type your zip code into the database to locate a testing center or, text your zip code to KnowIt (566948). The site also includes information on infection rates and statistics, HIV transmission answers and resources if you test positive. Call 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) 24 hours a day for assistance.
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The Body – Complete HIV/AIDS Resource®

www.thebody.com
The Body is a complete HIV/AIDS resource which includes 550 A-Z topic information areas. You can read detailed information on HIV/AIDS medication and treatment therapies, prevention education, expert advice and breakthrough research information. The site also includes a new African American HIV/AIDS Resource Center.
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AIDS Project East Bay

www.apeb.org
1320 Webster St Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 663-7979
Located in downtown Oakland, APEB provides extensive AIDS services in the East Bay. The agency is dedicated to preventing the spread of HIV and supporting individuals infected with the virus through programs targeted at some of the most vulnerable and marginalized individuals in Alameda County. APEB ensures that communities (which are beyond the reach of other agencies) receive professional social services.
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Nine and a Half Minutes - Act Against AIDS

www.nineandahalfminutes.org
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services site which includes not only facts, but also methods for preventing HIV infection. Provides steps which individuals infected with HIV can take to avoid the onset of AIDS. Includes information on effective treatments that can help people living with HIV stay healthy and an online database for locating a testing center.
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California Department of Public Health

www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/aids
As designated by California Health and Safety Code Section 131019, the Office of AIDS (OA) has lead responsibility for coordinating state programs, services, and activities relating to HIV/AIDS. OA is committed to assess, prevent and interrupt the transmission of HIV and to provide for the needs of HIV-infected Californians.
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United Nations 2008 Report on AIDS

www.unaids.org
For more detailed information on the global AIDS crisis, visit the Joint United Nations site for access to their comprehensive 2008 report. The report includes HIV/AIDS information for the U.S. and Africa.
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Averting HIV/AIDS

www.avert.org
AVERT is an international HIV and AIDS charity based in the United Kingdom. Their mission is to AVERT HIV and AIDS worldwide. AVERT has active projects in countries where there is a particularly high rate of infection; such as the countries of southern Africa and in India.
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Rap-It-Up BET®

www.rapituppresents.com
For young adults, BET’s Rap-It-Up national campaign is about taking a stand in your life and community to help stop the spread of HIV/AIDS. The site provides facts and information about HIV/AIDS; who is at risk, why everyone should be tested and an online database for locating testing services.
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* US Department of Health and Social Service - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention