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Organizations that Help People with HIV/AIDS

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a retrovirus that can cause the breakdown of a person’s immune system, the body’s natural defense against disease. Contracting the HIV virus leads in many cases to the development of the disease known as AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome).

The following organizations have resources and information that can help people with HIV/AIDS.

Organizations that Help

HIV.gov answers questions about HIV/AIDS, including HIV and pregnancy, sperm washing, artificial insemination and adoption.

TheBody.com offers HIV/AIDs information to lower barriers between patients and clinicians; demystify HIV/AIDS and its treatment; improve patients’ quality of life; and foster community through human connection.

Greater Than HIV offers information in English and Spanish, about HIV and STD basics, testing, prevention and treatment. Greater Than HIV works with health departments and community partners to reach those most affected with the latest information on HIV testing, prevention and treatment.

Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program helps low-income people with HIV to receive medical care, medications  and essential support services to help them stay in care. From the Health Resources and Services Administration

Kaiser Family Foundation focuses on the major health care issues facing the nation. The Foundation is an independent voice and source of facts and analysis for policymakers, the media, the health care community, and the general public.

Medline Plus has extensive information from the National Institutes of Health and other trusted sources on over 700 diseases and conditions, including HIV/AIDS.

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