Useful Resources
General HIV Information Hotlines:
Provides basic information about HIV transmission, prevention, testing and referrals to local providers by county of residence.
- NYS AIDS Hotline - (800) 541-2437
- Spanish - (800) 233-7432
- Deaf/TDD - (800) 369-AIDS
- NYC Department of Health: Bilingual # - (800) 825-5448
- CDC (National) - (800) 342-2437
- Spanish - (800) 344-7432
Condom Information:
HIV Counseling & Testing Sites:
Provides information about anonymous HIV testing sites by county of residence.
- NYS AIDS Hotline - (800) 541-2437
- NYC Department of Health - Bilingual # - (800) 825-5448
HIV Special Needs Plans (SNPs):
NY Medicaid CHOICE Helpline counselor can answer your questions about choosing a doctor and choosing a plan that serves your area. Informational packets about enrollment can be mailed. Everything said is kept confidential.
New York Medicaid CHOICE Helpline
Monday-Friday 8:30am - 8:00pm & Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm
- (800) 505-5678
- TTY/TDD (800) 329-1541
ADAP & ADAP Plus (AIDS Drug Assistance Program):
Program that helps HIV infected people get medications, medical care & home care when uninsured & underinsured.
- Bilingual # - (800) 542-2437
- TDD - (518) 459-0121
- Relay Operator - (800) 421-1240
Partner/Spousal Notification Assistance Services:
Referral for free and confidential assistance in notifying sexual or needle sharing partners regarding exposure to HIV.
- NYS Department of Health - (800) 541-2437
- NYC Department of Health - (212) 693-1419
Confidentiality:
Provides general information regarding the NYS Confidentiality Law (Article 27-F) as well as the dissemination of complaints forms to callers.
- NYS Confidentiality Hotline - (800) 962-5065
- Legal Action Center: Bilingual # - (212) 243-1313
- Part 63 - HIV/AIDS Testing, Reporting and Confidentiality of HIV-Related Information
Human Rights/Discrimination:
Provides information and assistance regarding issues of HIV discrimination related to housing, employment, etc.
- NYS Division of Human Rights: Bilingual # - (800) 523-2437
- NYC Commission on Human Rights: Bilingual # - (212) 306-7500
HIV Prevention Education:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Division of Adolescent and School Health (CDC/DASH)
- National Network of STD/HIV Prevention Training Centers
- National Network of STD/HIV Prevention Training Centers (New York State)
Clinical HIV/AIDS Resources:
- Clinical Guidelines - A resource for medical providers offering information regarding clinical guidelines, best practices, quality of care, and clinical education. Also provides links to publications, policy information, events and other HIV-related sites
- Clinical Education Initiative
- HIV Clinical Resource - Office of the Medical Director
- National Resource Center (NRC) AIDS Education & Training Centers is designed for the busy clinical provider who needs access to up-to-date information.
Domestic Violence Resources:
- Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
- National Electronic Network on Violence against Women
Additional Training :
- NYS State Board Training Consortiums - A training series designed exclusively for Boards of Directors of Nonprofit Organizations to be held at locations throughout New York State.
HIPAA Resource:
The DOH website has a resource which you may find helpful. The below link is to a grid on the DOH website that compares the overlap between HIPAA and the NYS HIV Confidentiality Law. The grid has three columns: 1. Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule, 2. Summary of Public Health Law (you want to refer to section PHL 2782) and 3. Guidance on which Law (HIPAA or 2782) prevails in NYS. Here is the link:
http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/hipaa/hipaa_preemption_charts.htm
Other Helpful Websites:
- NYS COBRA web site
- NYSDOH HIV Educational Materials
- Project W.A.V.E. New York
- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Health Resources & Administration
- Centers for Disease Control
- Mount Sinai School of Medicine - Online Symposium
- Unifying science, education and services to transform lives
- Know HIV/AIDS
- ACT for Youth Center for Integration of Youth Development and Adolescent Programs
- Legal Action Center
- Partners For Children: Promoting Positive Youth Development
- SIECUS Fact Sheet: The Truth About Adolescent Sexuality
- MSM Information Center at CDC
- AIDS and HIV Treatment Information for Spanish Speaking People
- Adolescent AIDS Program - Children's Hospital at Montefiore
- Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
- Maternal Infant Network of the Capital Region
- A Closer Walk...not just a movie, it's a movement
- Local HIV Care Consortiums
- Talking with Kids about HIV/AIDS: A Program for Parents and Other Caring Adults
- Corrections and HIV/AIDS
E-mail requests for single sample copies or order forms for HIV educational materials.
- For Consumers: HIVPUBS@health.state.ny.us
- For Providers: provpub@health.state.ny.us