Regular HIV testing is a normal part of taking care of yourself. These resources include free and low-cost LGBTQ+-affirming testing sites, along with information about at-home options and what to expect from the process.
OASIS Florida — originally Okaloosa AIDS Support and Informational Services — has been serving the HIV/AIDS community in Northwest Florida since 1991. Founded in response to the lack of HIV support and education in the Florida Panhandle, OASIS grew from the vision of David Neal, who devoted the last year of his life to making…
The Pride Center at Equality Park is one of the largest and most established LGBTQ+ community centers in the southeastern United States, located in Wilton Manors, Florida and serving the broader South Florida community. Founded with the mission of providing a welcoming, safe, and inclusive home for LGBTQ+ people, The Pride Center offers a wide…
Compass Community Center, officially Compass LGBTQ+ Community Center, has been a safe space and support system for LGBTQ+ people and those living with or affected by HIV and AIDS in Palm Beach County and South Florida since 1988. Located in Lake Worth Beach, Compass connects people to care, resources, and community through a wide range…
The Center Orlando, officially LGBT+ Center Orlando, is one of the oldest and most comprehensive LGBTQ+ community centers in Florida. Founded in 1978 as a safe gathering space for the gay community, The Center has grown into a full-service nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ people across Central Florida through health services, mental health counseling, transgender support, legal…
The State & Local HIV/AIDS Hotlines Directory connects individuals to HIV and AIDS support services in their specific state or region. This directory helps people find confidential hotlines that provide information about HIV testing, prevention, treatment options, and local care providers. Many state and local hotlines also offer referrals for Ryan White funded programs, medication…
The CDC National HIV, STD, and Hepatitis Hotline provides free, confidential information, referrals, and support for people seeking answers about HIV and AIDS. By calling you can speak with trained specialists who can provide accurate information about testing, prevention, treatment, and local care services. Support is available in English and Spanish, and translation services are…
Growing up gay in the South during the HIV/AIDS crisis meant living with silence, shame, and fear. I saw friends die, faced an inconclusive HIV test that shook me, and carried the weight of stigma in a time when being out could cost you everything. This personal story blends lived experience with the history of Ryan White, ACT UP, and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence while celebrating progress in treatment, prevention, and visibility. Today, HIV is a manageable condition with PrEP, PEP, and modern medicine, but stigma and disparities remain. Read on to remember the past, honor those we lost, and learn how to protect yourself and others with today’s resources.
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