HIV/AIDS Resource Guide for Sonoma County
HIV/AIDS Services: Advocacy, Development, Planning and Prescription Drug Information
AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)
707-565-7402
(FAX) 565-7620
499 Humboldt Street, Suite 104
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
www.sonoma-county.org/aids
The AIDS Drug Assistance provides prescription drug benefits to persons with HIV/AIDS. Persons with no access or limited access to prescriptions may qualify. The ADAP program is currently operated both through the Center for HIV Prevention and Care and Kaiser Permanente. Kaiser Permanente plan members can access ADAP through the Kaiser HIV Consult Team.
Eligibility: Persons with HIV/AIDS with Federal Adjusted Gross Incomes (AGI) of less than $50,000 annually are eligible. Some persons may have a co-payment obligation. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a resident of the State of California. Must not eligible for Veterans Benefits.
California AIDS Hotline
800-367-AIDS (2437)
888-225-AIDS (TDD)
www.aidshotline.org
Provides referrals to AIDS/HIV services throughout the state of California. Hotline volunteers respond to calls covering a range of HIV related issues in English and Spanish. Offers counseling, referrals, risk assessments and peer counseling.
County of Sonoma Commission on AIDS
An advisory body to the County Board of Supervisors, the Commission also serves as the HIV CARE Consortium to fund local HIV/AIDS programs. Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:15 p.m.
For more information about the Commission, please contact:
Ellen Swedberg
The Sonoma County Commission on AIDS
490 Mendocino Avenue, Suite 202
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Phone: 707-565-6683 (FAX) 707-565-6619
Email: eswedber@sonoma-county.org
www.sonoma-county.org/aids
HIV Advocacy Network (HAN)
415-487-3080
(FAX) 415-487-3089
995 Market Street Suite 200
P.O. Box 426182
San Francisco, CA 94103
www.sfaf.org/policy/hiv_advocacy_network.html
The HIV Advocacy Network (HAN) is the grassroots community-organizing program of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation's (SFAF) Public Policy Department. HAN organizes HIV service providers, AIDS advocates, and persons living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in Northern California to provide legislative action and public policies, which address the needs of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH).
HIV/AIDS 24-hour Hotline
1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)
HIV/AIDS Nightline
1-800-273-2437; 7 days/week; 5:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.
415-434-AIDS (2437)
www.hivnightline.org
Provides emotional support.
NAPWA: National Association of People with AIDS
202-898-0414
(FAX) 202-898-0435
1413 K Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
www.napwa.org
NAPWA advocates on behalf of all people living with HIV and AIDS in order to end the pandemic and the human suffering caused by HIV/AIDS.
Prevention Planning Group (PPG)
707-565-6683
(FAX) 707-565-6619
490 Mendocino Avenue, Suite 202
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
www.sonoma-county.org/health/prev/prev_plann_group.htm
The PPG gathers input from constituencies throughout the community in the development and design of HIV prevention strategies. The Program conducts training and education on HIV prevention for the general public, professionals, and community volunteers.
Project Inform
800-822-7422
415-558-9051
www.projectinform.org
Provides answers to treatment questions.
Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sonoma County HIV/AIDS Helpline and Testing (many locations)
707-565-5360
Offers information and referrals.
Disclaimer: The Sonoma County Department of Health Services makes no assumption of quality and makes no warranties regarding providers appearing in this resource guide. This resource guide simply a public listing provided for consumer convenience, and is not a recommendation or endorsement by the Department.
For more information about The Center, please contact:
The Center for HIV Prevention and Care
499 Humboldt Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Phone: 707-565-7400
Fax: 707-565-7627