resources for hiv
Reources on HIV /AIDSFor counselors: Working with HIV/AIDSFor counselors who are not familiar with working with people at risk for, or living with HIV/AIDS, it is important to learn key concepts in this area, as well as how to relate to these clients in the best way possible. Some free online resources are as follows.
1. Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (2008). TIP 37:Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With HIV/AIDS. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office. Click “download digital version” to have it freely and immediate.
2. Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (2004). Quick Guide for Clinicians Based on TIP 37 (Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With HIV/AIDS). Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.
Any of the resources below can also be helpfulU.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Provider locator tool; general information; news
Centers for Disease Control
How to locate HIV and STD testing
National Library of Medicine
HIV / AIDS information
National Association of People with AIDS
Support and education
The AIDS Institute
Promotes social change through advocacy, policy, and education
Prevention Resources for People Living with AIDS
Information to help prevent transmission of HIV
1. Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (2008). TIP 37:Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With HIV/AIDS. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office. Click “download digital version” to have it freely and immediate.
2. Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (2004). Quick Guide for Clinicians Based on TIP 37 (Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With HIV/AIDS). Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.
Any of the resources below can also be helpfulU.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Provider locator tool; general information; news
Centers for Disease Control
How to locate HIV and STD testing
National Library of Medicine
HIV / AIDS information
National Association of People with AIDS
Support and education
The AIDS Institute
Promotes social change through advocacy, policy, and education
Prevention Resources for People Living with AIDS
Information to help prevent transmission of HIV