12 resources in Alabama for HIV Virtual Awareness week

HIV Virtual Awareness Week is January 31-February 4. In honor of this important week, we’ve rounded up 12 resources in Alabama that provide free testing, support groups, housing assistance and more. Plus take part in some events happening now.

State Resources

1. AIDS Alabama

Services: Case Management, Utility Assistance, Adherence Counseling, Client Support Groups, Health Insurance Premium/Co-pay Assistance, Housing Assistance, Mental Health, Linkage to Care, Transportation

Location: 3529 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
Contact: 205.324.9822
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2. AIDS Alabama South

Services: Case Management, Food + Hygiene Support Program, Housing Assistance, Transportation, Dental Treatment, Linkage to Care, Mental Health, Support Groups

Location: 4321 Downtowner Loop N, Mobile, AL 36609
Contact: 251.471.5277
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3. Alabama Latino AIDS Coalition

Services: HIV Testing, Legal Resources, Healthcare and Dental Care, Health Insurance Enrollment, HIV and Health Education, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Domestic Violence Services, Housing Assistance, Case Management and Referrals, Peer Support and Support Groups, Transportation

Location: 3529 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
Contact: 205.918.8190
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4. Birmingham AIDS Outreach (BAO)

Services: HIV/STD Testing, Case Management, Housing, HIV Related Healthcare

Location: 205 32nd St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Contact: 205.322.4197
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5. Central Alabama AIliance Resource & Advocacy Center, Inc.

Services: Community Testing, Community Leadership and Development, Community Education

Location: 108 E Bridge St, Wetumpka, AL 36092
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6. Franklin Primary Health Center

Services: Healthcare Services, Social Services, Medical and Dental, Behavioral Health

Location: Franklin Medical Mall – 1303 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Mobile AL 36603 | Aiello/Buskey Medical Center – 424 S Wilson Ave, Prichard, AL 36610
Contact: Franklin Medical Mall – 251.432.4117 | Aiello/Buskey Medical Center – 251.452.1442
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7. Health Services Center of Alabama

Services: Case Management, HIV/AIDS Medical Care, Housing, Mental Health, Prevention/Education, Substance Abuse Treatment, Transportation

Location: 110 Walker Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
Contact: 256.534.8659
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8. Magic City Wellness Center

Services: Primary Care, PrEP, Hormone Replacement Therapy + STD/STI testing and treatment.  

Location: 3220 5th Ave S #100, Birmingham, AL 35222
Contact: 205.877.8677
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9. Medical Advocacy and Outreach (MAO)

Services: HIV Testing and Treatment

Location: 2900 McGehee Rd, Montgomery, AL 36111
Contact: 334.280.3349
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10. Selma AIR

Services: Health Screenings, Medical Care Intervention, Support Groups, HIV Testing

Location: 102 Central Park Place, Selma, Alabama 36701
Contact: 334.872.6795
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11. The Hub/El Centro

Services: Testing, Referral to Care, PrEP Clinic (coming soon)

Location: 2217 6th Ave S. Birmingham, AL 35233
Contact: 205.703.4199
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12. Thrive Alabama

Services: Physical Examinations, Medication Adherence Counseling, Behavioral Healthcare, Hepatitis C Treatment, Support Groups, Care for Common Conditions, Acute Care, Chronic Disease Management, Immunizations, Cancer Screenings, Case Management and Nutrition Counseling

Locations: 600 St Clair Ave SW Bldg 3, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 201 E McKinney Ave A, Albertville, AL 35950 | Huntsville, Florence, Albertville | 12 S Pine St, Florence, AL 35630
Contact: Huntsville – 256.536.4700 | Albertville – 256.660.5127 | Florence – 256.764.0492
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HIV Virtual Awareness Week Events

Want to get involved? Participate in these virtual events taking place through Friday, February 4 with AIDS Alabama and their community partners:

HIV 101

• When: Tuesday, February 1 | 5:30-6:30PM
• Webinar Registration

Reproductive Justice and HIV Presentation

• When: Wednesday, Feb. 2 | Noon-1PM
• Webinar Registration

Inclusive Sex Education

• When: Wednesday, Feb. 2 | 5-6PM
• Webinar Registration

Living Healthy with HIV

• When: Thursday, Feb. 3 | 11:30AM-12:30PM
• Webinar Registration

Navigating the Legal Landscape

• When: Friday, Feb. 4 | Noon-1PM
• Webinar Registration

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