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HIV/AIDS Information/Services
JACKSON AREA HIV/AIDS NETWORK
Website: http://www.webspawner.com/users/jaahn (Link Provided)
JACKSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic (STD Clinic)
1715 Lansing Ave.
Jackson, MI 49202
Phone: (517) 788-4478
Contact Person: Cathy Doan RN, BSN, Communicable Diseases
e-mail: cdoan@co.jackson.mi.us website: http://www.co.jackson.mi.us/hd
The Jackson County Health Department now offers an AIDS Antibody Counseling and Testing Program free of charge. As with all other Health Department services, this testing will be strictly confidential. Only those considered to be high risk individuals will be tested: Homosexual men, Bisexual men, women having sex with bisexual men, Intravenous drug users, recipients of frequent transfusions, Health care workers with frequent exposure to potentially infected body fluids, Persons in frequent contact with known AIDS infected individuals, Pregnant women with high risk partners.
Clinic Hours: - Walk-Ins are welcome but it is suggested that an appointment be made.
Mon /Wed - 9:00-11:00 am & 1:00-4:30 pm
Tuesdays - 1:00-5:00 pm.
Thur/Fri - 1:00-4:30 pm
Each client will receive an explanation of the benefits and limitations of the test as well as assistance in interpreting the result. Clients will be assisted to review individual high risk activities which may be altered to reduce risks. No follow-up treatment can be offered by the Jackson County Health Department. Clients needing this service or extensive counseling will be referred elsewhere.
Further information on AIDS is available from: Wellness Networks, Inc., PO Box 1046, Royal Oak, MI 48068. Telephone Hotlines: Detroit:(313)876-3582, Michigan (800)482-2404 x 3582.
THE BODY (website: www.thebody.com - provided at the bottom of the page)
An AIDS and HIV information resource.
The Body's Mission is to: 1) Use the web to lower barriers between patients and clinicians. 2) Demystify HIV/AIDS and its treatment. 3) Improve patient's quality of life. 4) Foster Community through Human connection.
This is a comprehensive site. The site has informacion en espanol as well as national & state AIDS hotlines, AIDS service Organizations, Contacts for American Indians, and discusses what is AIDS, who gets AIDS, HIV Testing, on Learning you're HIV positive, Safe sex and prevention, medical dictionaries, treatment strategies, viral load testing, pregnancy and newborn treatment issues, pediatric treatments, antiviral medications, side effects and opportunistic infections, research and experimental drugs, alternative, complementary, and holistic therapies, treatment dictionaries and data bases, diet, nutrition, and exercise, depression, anxiety, and mental health, financial issues, legal issues, workplace issues, inspiring stories, books, columnist, religion and AIDS Q&A forum.
HIV/AIDS RESOURCE CENTER (HARC)
3075 Clark Rd Suite 203
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: (734) 572-9355 or (800) 578-2300
Fax: (734) 572-0554
Email: Various email sites are availiable depending on the question or request. (Website link provided at the bottom of the page)
HARC is dedicated to providing HIV-related services to the community through compassionate direct care, prevention and outreach activities. Their website does have a link at our website and their website address is http:://comnet.org/local/orgs/harc/. Their website has: More information regarding HARC, A letter from their President, Contacting them, Direct Care, HIV Testing, Education and Outreach, Volunteer Information, Current HIV/Aids Information, Other related links, and Making a Donation.
Midwest AIDS Prevention Project (MAPP)
429 Livernois
Ferndale, MI 48220
Phone: 248-545-1435 or 1-888-ACONDOM
Fax: 248-545-3313
Email: info@aidsprevention.org
Website: www.aidsprevention.com (Website link provided at the bottom of the page)
MAPP is a non profit 501(c)3 agency. Publishes Michigan HIV News (onlinve version - Http://www.mihivnews.com) MAPP is one of Michigan's largest and oldest non-profit community-based organizations whose mission is the prevention of HIV transmission through AIDS education and safer sex information.
AIDS information display tables are availiable for conferences, Health Fairs, Night Clubs, youth events, and other occassions. Profession Speakers are availiable for schools, community groups, businesses and others.
Communidad is a program created to provide information, education, support and social activities, as well as foster pride and for the Latino GLBT comunities of the Detro Metro Area.
MAPP has a youth outreach program, including a private place on the internet where you can get information and news about teen sexuality, sexual health, and relationships.
MAPP also has a support group which provides Gay/Bisexual men who are not infected with HIV the opportunity to discuss dating, relationships, community health, PRIDE. Groups meet in four areas of the state. Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Ann Arbor.
THE NAMES PROJECT FOUNDAITON/AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT
PO Box 5552
Atlanta, GA
Phone: (404) 688-5500
e-mail: on website, website:www.aidsquilt.org)
Mission: To use the AIDS Memorial Quilt to bring an end to AIDS
Site: Has information on background, chapters, making a panel, getting involved (Donation, vounteer, hosting), offers chat room, find info and resources about HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS SUPPORT GROUPS
St. Johns United Church of Christ
801 S Mechanic St.
Jackson, MI 49203
Meeting Times: 1st and 3rd Wednesday's of the Month - 5:30 pm - St Johns United Church of Christ. The first meeting is usually a discussion group and the second meeting is a social outing.
Contact: Thom Rathbun - Phone: (517) 784-1306 - email: tandjhome@hotmail.com
SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILY/FRIENDS/CONCERNED INDIVIDUALS
SECOND AND FOURTH Wednesday's
From 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at St. John's United Church of Christ.
This group will be specifically geared towards Family members and loved ones who are living with, or are close to, someone who has tested postitive for HIV or AIDS. However ALL concerned individuals will be welcomed.
Contact: Thom Rathbun 517.784.1306 e-mail: tandjhome@hotmail.com
HIV TESTING
JACKSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Free Confidential Testing
Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic (STD Clinic)
410 Erie Street
Jackson, MI 49202
Phone: (517) 788-4478
Contact person: Cathy Doan RN, BSN, Communicable Diseases
e-mail: cdoan@co.jackson.mi.us
website: http://www.co.jackson.mi.us/hd
PLANNED PARENTHOOD MID MICHIGAN ALLIANCE
2009 W Michigan Avenue
Jackson, MI 49202
Phone (517) 784-1700 - Fax (517) 784-2441
Contact: Beverley McGill, Community Specialist
E-mail: bev.mcgill@ppmchoice.com
National Website: http://www.ppfa.org
Jackson County Health Department
THE BODY
HIV/AIDS Resouce Center (HARC)
Midwest AIDS Prevention Project MAPP
Planned Parenthood
JACKSON AREA HIV/AIDS NETWORK
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