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