HIV/AIDS Resources Online

Fact Sheets
Full-text and easy to read information on HIV/AIDS drugs and opportunistic infections

Online Publications
Digital newsletters, unique publications by local community based organizations, and links to web-sites that provide online newsletters and journals

Living with HIV
Information on local, state, and national resources organized by subject you can search or print

Other Virtual Libraries
HIV/AIDS and general health websites selected by the AIDS Library

TEACH Online
Created by Project TEACH and the AIDS Library TEACH Online is an interactive media series. Although created to reinforce Project TEACH classroom work TEACH Online can by used by anyone.

UNAIDS
UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, brings together the efforts and resources of ten UN system organizations to the global AIDS response.

Online resources for Pennsylvania and Philadelphia

Philadelphia Metropolitan Area Resources for Living with HIV
Here is an alphabetical listing of local resources for people in the Philadelphia region. To search use the "Find" command under "Edit" on your browser's toolbar.

COMPASS
COMPASS stands for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Access to Social Services. COMPASS has a self-screening questionnaire that can tell you which social services you or your household may be eligible to receive and an online application for those services. At this time you can screen and apply for healthcare coverage, food stamps, cash assistance, long-term care, some home and community based waiver services, and other social services. Or you can learn more about Pennsylvania's related social services or Federal benefits.

Guide to HIV Clinics in the Philadelphia Area
Includes dental clinics and services for the uninsured [PDF]

Philly SOS
Compiled from a variety of sources and directories by DHS and IDIS, SOS is sponsored by the city of Philadelphia. On the website the stated goal is to "..provide a detailed and comprehensive guide to assist social workers, case managers, concerned citizens and community residents as they serve our city's children and families."

Special Pharmacuetical Benefits Program (SPBP)
The SPBP is a program for low and moderate income individuals and families that helps pay for specific drug therapies used for the treatment of persons with HIV/AIDS. In other states the HIV/AIDS side of the SPBP is called the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)