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Florida HIV/AIDS Hotline
As of October 1st, the Florida HIV/AIDS Hotline is offering anonymous & confidential online chatting with a certified HIV/AIDS counselor on the hotline website. The chatting feature is an additional option that visitors can utilize if they do not feel comfortable calling the hotline. To initiate the chatting feature go to http://211bigbend.net/hotlines/florida-hivaids-hotline.html and click on the blue "Ready to Chat When You Are" button in the lower right hand corner. The chatting feature will be available during regular hotline hours. The Florida HIV/AIDS hotline is open Monday-Friday 8am-9pm, and on Saturdays from 10:30am-6:30pm. The four hotline numbers available are:
1-800-FLA-AIDS (352-2437) ENGLISH
1-800-545-SIDA (545-7432) SPANISH
1-800-AIDS-101 (243-7101) HAITIAN CREOLE
1-888-503-7118 TDD/TYY (HEARING/SPEECH IMPAIRED)
The website also has a wealth of information on HIV/AIDS. Certified HIV/AIDS counselors can also be reached via email at: http://211bigbend.net/contact-florida-hivaids-hotline-counselor.html. The online resource directory can be accessed at: http://211bigbendaids.bowmansystems.com/ and provides contact information for organizations, companies and other groups that offer HIV/AIDS services statewide. Contacting the HIV/AIDS hotline via telephone, email, or online chatting is confidential with the option of being anonymous. Visitors do not have to give any personal information if they do not want to.
Let's Talk About It
"Let's Talk About It" is a peer positive advocacy program serving HIV-positive women and female caregivers in North Florida. This diverse group of women meets monthly to support and encourage one another while building skills to reach out to their peers and providers in North Florida. The group uses testimonial media such as posters, magazines, and presentations to connect with other positive women and be a voice in their communities. If you would like to join this beautiful group of women, please contact Angela at 352-372-1095.
Alachua County
PEP Club - Positives Empowering Positives
Contact |
Marvene Edwards |
Date / Time |
Meeting Held Every LAST Friday of Each Month |
Location |
Alachua County Health Department |
Evening meetings
Contact |
Marvene Edwards |
Date / Time |
Every 2nd Tuesday of every month from 6pm-8pm |
Location |
Day Spring Missionary Baptist Church |
| Notes | EDUCATIONAL TOPICS EVERY MONTH |
Youth education and support - teens up to age 21
Contact |
Teresa White 352-316-4023 |
Date / Time |
Meeting Held Every LAST Saturday of Each Month |
Location |
Alachua County Health Department |
Notes |
Lunch and gas cards provided |
Marion County
Journey of Hope Inc.
Contact |
Fred Kerr. 352-433-9471 or 352-316-4023 |
Date / Time |
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, from 6pm-8pm |
Location |
700 NW 57th Court, Ocala, Florida 34482 |
| Notes | Dinner is provided at every meeting |
Citrus County
Citrus County Health Department Support Group
Contact |
Mike Wallace. 352-527-0068 ext, 237 |
Date / Time |
Every 2nd Wednesday of every month at 12:30pm |
Location |
Citrus County Health dept, 3700 W. Sovereign Path Lecanto, Fl 34461 |