Learn more about Florida’s resources for people who misuse drugs and for their loved ones.

November 2, 2022: Miami, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is announcing the availability of free Naloxone (Narcan) Nasal Spray kits. This lifesaving medication could reduce thousands of substance abuse deaths across the state. Naloxone is available to people who use drugs, people with a history of drug use, others at risk of experiencing an overdose, friends, family members, and others who may witness an overdose. Kits consist of two Naloxone nasal sprays that are administered even without a health care professional present . . . Contact: Office of Communication, (786) 336-1276.

Florida Department of Children and Families Public Safety Alert: Fentanyl Kills – Signs of overdoes; what to do; where to get help.

New SAMHSA Guide Highlights HIV Prevention and Treatment for People with Substance Use and/or Mental Disorders* The HHS Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released Prevention and Treatment of HIV Among People Living with Substance Use and/or Mental Disorders, a guidebook that addresses the co-occurrence of HIV and mental illness and/or substance use disorder and reviews effective programs and practices to prevent HIV and, for those with HIV, to increase linkage and retention to care in order to improve health outcomes. (February 2021)

Prevention Toolkits

• Opiate Overdose
• Synthetic Drugs
• Impaired Driving
• Marijuana
• Underage Drinking

• Miami-Dade County Housing and Community Development (HCD) Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program*  The purpose of this program is to expand the supply of decent and affordable housing for low- and very-low income individuals; strengthen the abilities of State and local governments to design and implement strategies for achieving adequate supplies of decent affordable housing; provide both financial and technical assistance to participating jurisdictions (entitlement areas) including the development of model programs of affordable housing for very-low and low-income families; and expand and strengthen partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, in the production and operation of affordable housing. Eligibility is limited to Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs). All CHDOs must be certified by Miami-Dade County Housing and Community Development (HCD) before funds are awarded; not-for-profit organizations; private/for-profit organizations (including partnerships and sole proprietorships); and Community Land Trusts (CLT). Award Ceiling: N/A.  Deadline Date: 2025-03-24
• Miami-Dade County Housing and Community Development (HCD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)*  The purpose of this program is to provide support for projects to address high priority needs identified by Miami-Dade County residents and stakeholders as stated in the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. Eligibility is limited to not-for-profit Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Community Development Corporations (CDCs), Community-Based Development Organizations (CBDOs), developers, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and Community Land Trusts and Faith-based organizations. Funding eligibility criteria may vary by category. Applicants should refer to specific requirements and/or restrictions for each funding category as set forth in the Request for Applications (RFA) document. Award Ceiling: N/A. Deadline Date: 2025-03-24
• Miami-Dade County Housing and Community Development (HCD) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)* The purpose of this program is to support Rapid Rehousing for individuals or families experiencing homelessness, including those with low or no income, disabilities, or poor rental history. Services provided must be tailored to the unique needs of the household, but must include housing navigation, rent and move in assistance, and case management and services. Funding awarded for housing and services must be utilized by eligible program participants residing in Miami-Dade County. Eligibility requirements are detailed in the Request for Applications (RFA) document. Award Ceiling: N/A. Deadline Date: 2025-03-24

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) National Institutes of Health (NIH) Role of T-Cells in HIV CNS Reservoir Seeding, Persistence, and Neuropathogenesis*

The purpose of this program is to support research to define the mechanisms and roles of T-cells in HIV/CNS (central nervous system) reservoir seeding, persistence and neuropathogenesis. Eligibility is limited to city, township, county, special district, and state governments; Native American tribal governments and organizations; independent school districts; private, public, and state controlled institutions of higher education; nonprofits; for-profit organizations; small businesses; public/Indian housing authorities; eligible agencies of the federal government; U.S. Territory or Possession; faith-based or community-based organizations; regional organizations; non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign institutions); non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. organizations; and foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement. Award Ceiling: N/A.
Deadline Date: 2025-03-18

View the R01 NOFO* or view the R21 NOFO.*

NIH has issued a pair of NOFOs that invite applications at the intersection of HIV and aging that propose research that aims to meet the following objectives:

1. Improve the understanding of biological, clinical, and socio-behavioral aspects of aging through the lens of HIV infection and its treatment; and
2. Improve approaches for testing, preventing, and treating HIV infection and managing HIV-related comorbidities, co-infections, and complications in different populations and cultural settings by applying current aging science approaches.

Supporting multidisciplinary studies of HIV and aging is consistent with the mission of multiple NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices (ICOs). Ten ICOs are supporting this NOFO, each with its own specific research interests to which researchers can tailor applications.

The earliest application submission date is May 5, 2024.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) National Institutes of Health (NIH) Targeting Cell Surface HIV Envelope for Cell Elimination*

The purpose of this program is to support the investigation of HIV-1 Envelope (Env) cell surface expression, the structural mechanism of biologic-mediated cell killing, and the development of novel approaches to enhance the recognition and elimination of Env-expressing, HIV-1 infected cells. Eligibility is limited to city, township, county, special district, and state governments; Native American tribal governments and organizations; independent school districts; private, public, and state controlled institutions of higher education; nonprofits; for-profit organizations; small businesses; public/Indian housing authorities; eligible agencies of the federal government; U.S. Territory or Possession; faith-based or community-based organizations; regional organizations; non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign institutions); non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. organizations; and foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement. Award Ceiling: N/A.

Deadline Date: 2028-01-07

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) National Institutes of Health (NIH) Advancing Healthcare for Older Adults from Populations that Experience Health Disparities*

The purpose of this program is to advance the science and implementation of innovative multi-level health care research for older adults from populations that experience health disparities. The initiative will support research designed to gain a better understanding of appropriate screening, diagnostic, and clinical care guidelines in a primary care setting, explore shared decision-making that is needed to enhance care planning and patient agency between clinicians and care teams with the older adult and their caregiver(s), and identify effective strategies for care coordination. Eligibility is limited to city, township, county, special district, and state governments; Native American tribal governments and organizations; independent school districts; private, public, and state controlled institutions of higher education; nonprofits; for-profit organizations; small businesses; public/Indian housing authorities; U.S. Territory or Possession; faith-based or community-based organizations; and regional organizations. Award Ceiling: N/A.
Deadline Date: 2028-01-07

National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day #NYHAAD | HIV.gov*

#NYHAAD

Resources – National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day 2024*  “Wednesday, April 10 marks National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD). It has been commemorated annually since 2013 and is directed by Advocates for YouthExit Disclaimer, an organization that partners with young people and their adult allies to promote effective adolescent reproductive and sexual health programs and policies. NYHAAD is a day to educate and urge policymakers and the public to act regarding the impact of HIV on young people, as well as highlight the HIV prevention, treatment, and care campaigns for this community.” Click here for the complete HIV.gov NYHAAD Resources page.*

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day #HVAD | HIV.gov*

#HVAD

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day #NWGHAAD | HIV.gov*

#NWGHAAD

Love Letter to Black Women, They are the backbone of NMAC and our work* NMAC Blog (crosspost from POZ.com) . . . NMAC owes so much to so many. We will celebrate Black Women across our movements, from activists to women living with HIV, national advocates, community voices, federal leaders, heath department staff, healthcare workers, and researchers. There are also many important women focused organizations. NMAC will tell multiple stories . . .

Meeting Black Women Where They Are: Sistas Organizing to Survive (SOS) Celebrates 15 Years* (HIV.gov) “SOS is a community mobilization that works! Nothing else that I can think of has been as longstanding and has had the impact on Black women that SOS has [in Florida].” Kalenthia Nunnally, Director of Blessing Hands Outreach, Inc. and Chair of the Miami-Dade County Chapter of Sistas Organizing to Survive (SOS) . . .

In Honor of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day* Positive Women’s Network web post. “March 10, 2023– today marks the 18th annual observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (#NWGHAAD). At PWN, NWGHAAD is an opportunity to reflect on what we can do better for women, girls, trans, and non-binary folx living with HIV, and to honor the memory of those who have passed and in whose names we continue to fight . . .”

National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day #APIMay19 | HIV.gov*

#APIMay19

#HIVTestingDay

June 27: National HIV Testing Day | HIV.gov*

2024 Theme: Level up your self-love: check your status

#HLTSAD

August 20 is #SHAAD, dedicated to raising awareness about the higher burden of #HIV experienced by the American South. Compared to all other regions, the South had the highest number of people living with HIV in 2022. Learn more about HIV prevalence in the South: https://aidsvu.org/toolkit-southern-hiv-aids-awareness-day-2024/ 

#NFHAAD

National African Immigrants and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day #NAIRHHADay | HIV.gov*

#NAIRHHADay

National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day #HIVandAging | HIV.gov*

#HIVandAging

HRSA/HAB HIV and Aging Letter

Federal Communication Resources

Information on NHAAD and HIV prevention, care, and treatment for people aging with HIV can be found below:

• Administration for Community Living: HIV/AIDS*
• HRSA’s Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program: Optimizing HIV Care for People Aging with HIV*
• HRSA’s Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program: Addressing the Health Care and Social Support Needs of People Aging with HIV*
• HIV.gov: Aging with HIV*
• HIV.gov: Supporting Long-Term Survivors of HIV*
• HIVinfo.NIH.gov: HIV and Older People*
• National Institute on Aging: HIV, AIDS, and Older Adults*

World AIDS Day | HIV.gov*

#WorldAIDSDay

Factsheet – Hispanics in Miami-Dade.

National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day #NLAAD2023 | HIV.gov*

#NLAAD

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day #NBHAAD | HIV.gov*

Enter your NBHAAD event in the United We Rise virtual campaign: NBHAAD – UNITED WE RISE*

Meeting Black Women Where They Are: Sistas Organizing to Survive (SOS) Celebrates 15 Years* (HIV.gov) “SOS is a community mobilization that works! Nothing else that I can think of has been as longstanding and has had the impact on Black women that SOS has [in Florida].” Kalenthia Nunnally, Director of Blessing Hands Outreach, Inc. and Chair of the Miami-Dade County Chapter of Sistas Organizing to Survive (SOS) . . .

Love Letter to Black Women, They are the backbone of NMAC and our work* NMAC Blog (crosspost from POZ.com) . . . NMAC owes so much to so many. We will celebrate Black Women across our movements, from activists to women living with HIV, national advocates, community voices, federal leaders, heath department staff, healthcare workers, and researchers. There are also many important women focused organizations. NMAC will tell multiple stories . . .

• HIV Criminalization Legal & Policy Assessment Tool | ChangeLab Solutions (website)
• HIV Criminalization Legal and Policy Assessment Tool (Tool)

• • Assessment Questions in this Tool:  HIV Criminalization Legal and Policy Assessment Tool
• NIAID Editorial Standards Guide (NIAID HIV Language Guide, 2020; especially note the 5 Quick Tips; HIV Basics; Sex, Gender and Sexuality; Other Sex, Gender and Sexuality Vocabulary; Substance Use; Dependence vs. Addiction; Drug Misuse; and Miscellaneous Terms and Topics sections beginning on page 7 of the PDF)
• Ways to Stop HIV Stigma and Discrimination | HIV Stigma | Let’s Stop HIV Together | CDC
• HIV Stigma Fact Sheet
• Why Language Matters: Facing HIV Stigma in Our Own Words | The Well Project
• The Policy Innovation Exchange – People first. Policy-focused.

HIV Is Not A Crime Awareness Day | HIV.gov*

#HIVISNOTACRIME

TheSEROProject: HINAC Day Global Rebrand

National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day #NNHAAD | HIV.gov*

#NNHAAD

HIV.gov guide to help you plan for Awareness Day events, activities, and outreach.

HRSA Dear Colleague Letter: National Homelessness Awareness Month

The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) recognizes November as National Homelessness Awareness Month. This month is a time to reflect on the vital importance of safe, affordable, and accessible housing for people with HIV. As we recognize this month, we are reminded that housing is more than just a place to live; it is the foundation towards achieving positive health outcomes.

HRSA Deputy Administrator Jordan Grossman announced this guidance during the Advancing Housing, Health, and Social Care Partnerships Conference, which is bringing together federal agencies, states, and housing and services organizations across the country participating in the HRSA-supported Health and Housing Initiative, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness ALL INside Initiative*, and the HHS and HUD-supported Housing and Services Partnership Accelerator*.

Read the release.*

The Department of Housing & Community Development coordinates programs funded through federal and state grants to assist Miami’s economically disadvantaged residents and neighborhoods. Through cooperative partnerships with the public and private sectors, the Department oversees the divisions of Housing and Administrative Services, which are dedicated to giving low-income residents access to the region’s economic growth and prosperity.

HOPWA Programs

• HOPWA Tenant Based Rental Assistance*  –  Wait List Lottery Results*  
• Project Based Housing Assistance*
• Short Term Rental, Mortgage, and Utility (STRMU)*
  • Are you living with HIV and at risk of losing your current housing? 
  • Click here for STRMU Program eligibility.
  • Based on need, the Program can provide multiple weeks of assistance during any 52-week.
  • How to Apply: Call CARE Resource (305) 576-1234, ext. 129; 463; 493; or 311 to set up an eligibility determination appointment.

The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust*

• Community Resource Guides* for the Homeless of Miami-Dade.
• Homeless Prevention
• Homeless Helpline 1 (877) 994-4357
• Unsheltered Homeless
• Unaccompanied Youth
• Fleeing Domestic Violence
• Families with Minor Children
• Veterans
• Sex Offenders and Predators

HOPE, Inc.* The only non-profit focused on fighting housing discrimination in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.

Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence, Inc. (HOPE, Inc.) is a private fair housing, not-for-profit, 501 (c) 3 corporation established in 1988, dedicated to eliminating housing discrimination and promoting fair housing. HOPE, Inc. employs a three-tiered system of private enforcement, education outreach and counseling to achieve its mission: to fight housing discrimination in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties and to promote equal housing opportunities throughout Florida. Its programs are designed to ensure that people are offered the right to select housing of their choice without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital or familial status, or such other protected classes as may be conferred by federal, state or local laws. HOPE, Inc. is engaged in testing for fair housing law violations and pursuing enforcement of meritorious claims. Since its inception, HOPE has achieved settlements for victims of housing discrimination cases totaling over $12 million.

Mission is to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities, underserved population and the socio-economically disenfranchised clients and their families through universal access to healthcare, case management, social, and employment services. CRC THEP seeks to provide services that encompass the “whole man” cultivating and rejuvenating the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of each individual we serve and to increase PLWH’s capacity to achieve housing stability. The Program also provides links to all possible care to clients to encourage and ensure positive growth and accountability, which will result in a healthier community.

Click here for more information.

Click here for the Referral Form and Application

For homeless prevention, call 1 (877) 994-4357 and #1 to reach Camillus Homeless Prevention.

You can also call (305)-374-1065 ext. 510 for Camillus Homeless Prevention.

If you are a youth between the ages of 18-24 you can seek assistance by contacting Educate Tomorrow at (305) 374-3751.

If you are LGBTQ you can seek assistance by contacting Pridelines at (305) 571-9601.

In the case of domestic violence, please contact one of the numbers below:

• Florida Domestic Violence 24-Hour Crisis Hotline 1 (800) 500-1119
• Miami-Dade County Coordinated Victims Assistance Center (305) 285-5900 (Call/Text message 24/7)
• Advocates for Victims/Safespace Hotline – Central (305) 693-0232
• Advocates for Victims/Safespace Hotline – North (305) 758-2546
• Advocates for Victims/Safespace Hotline – South (305) 245-5011

Go Section 8*
PHCD has partnered with GoSection8 to provide a user-friendly way to list rental properties online. Listings are available to potential Housing Choice Voucher participants who are seeking apartments, duplexes, single-family homes or townhomes in the private market. Help is also provided via a toll-free number 1-888-466-7328.

Miami-Dade Housing Finance Authority*
Listing of affordable rental housing through HFA’s Multifamily Rental Program, Developers of multifamily housing receive low-interest rate loans to produce new or rehabilitated housing and agree to provide rents at affordable rates for persons of low and moderate income.

Florida Housing Finance Corporation*
Created by the Florida Legislature to help Floridians obtain safe, decent and affordable housing. The site has an online affordable housing locator service to find affordable rental housing around the state. Housing Assistance Network of Dade (HAND)Citrus Health Network is the lead agency in the Housing Assistance Network of Dade (HAND) program, a multi-agency partnership with Miami-Dade County and local municipalities making an effort to prevent homelessness by providing temporary rental assistance for eligible low-income individuals and families who are currently homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless.

PHP is designed for persons with HIV and provides assistance with your first month rent and security deposit on your new place.

Click here for program eligibility.  Or, to apply, call Care Resource at (305) 576-1234, ext. 129; 463; 493; or 311 to set up an eligibility determination appointment.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Help for renters*. If you’re a renter looking for help with housing costs, you’re not alone: Programs providing rental assistance. Get to know your legal rights as a renter.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program* US Department of the Treasury resources.

U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing a new order temporarily halting evictions in counties with heightened levels of community transmission in order to respond to recent, unexpected developments in the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the rise of the Delta variant. It is intended to target specific areas of the country where cases are rapidly increasing, which likely would be exacerbated by mass evictions.

Stay Connected! The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program that helps many low income households pay for broadband service and internet connected devices. You are likely eligible if your household’s income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line, or if you or someone you live with currently receives a government benefit like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, Pell Grant, or Free and Reduced-Price Lunch.  If your household is eligible, you could receive:

• Up to a $30/month discount on your internet service
• Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands
• A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)
• A low cost service plan that may be fully covered through the ACP

Miami-Dade County 2023 ALICE Report 

State-Specific 2023 ALICE Reports

• New Resources from MoneyGeek.com (November 2024)
  • LGB Financial Support and Resources*
  • LGB Student Support and Resources*
  • Financial and Social Resources for Homeless LGB Youth*

• MoneyGeek.com Resources
  • The Cost of HIV Care*
  • Discrimination in LGB Health Care*
  • Financing & Support for Gender Confirmation Surgery*
  • Renting as a Member of the LGB Community*
  • LGB Financial Guide to Becoming a Parent*
  • Grants and Resources for LGB Business Owners*

Sage LGB Elder Hotline* (Connects LGB Older People Who Want To Talk With Friendly Responders Who Are Ready To Listen); Call (877) 360-LGBT (5428)

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline* (Formerly The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline); Call or text 988, or call 1 (800) 273-TALK (8255). For TTY users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.

National Coalition for LGB Health website*

National Sexual Assault Hotline*; Call (800) 656-HOPE (4673)

The Trevor Project* (Provides 24/7 Crisis Support Services To LGB Young People); Call (866) 488-7386 or text 678678

Veterans Crisis Line* (For Veterans, Military Personnel, And Their Families); Call 988 and Press 1, or text 838255

Black, Gifted & Whole Foundation (blackgiftedwhole.org)*

“Black, Gifted & Whole is a revolutionary attempt to change the collective narrative of Black Queer men. Our mission is to empower, educate and mobilize Black Queer men by acknowledging, celebrating and affirming their whole selves.”

The PRIDE Study. Your Story. Your Health* The PRIDE Study is supported by the community engagement efforts of PRIDEnet, a national network of individuals and organizations that engage LGB people in health research. The main question we want to answer is: how does being LGB influence physical, mental, or social health?

Being on the Community Advisory Board allows for you to represent the Miami Latino MSM community and give input and insight on different aspects of our research projects, as well as helping in designing studies and procedures for our projects.

We are looking for Latino gay, bisexual, and other MSM for this role.

This is a great opportunity to make sure the Latino MSM community is represented in our research projects!

The role is compensated $50 monthly for your input, and if interested, please reach out to Brandon Quiroz ([email protected]) or Yareli Sosa ([email protected]) for more information.

FDOH Fact Sheet: Shigella Infection Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has observed an increase in extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Shigella  infections (shigellosis) reported through national surveillance systems. XDR Shigella infections are resistant to all generally recommended antibiotics in the United States, making them difficult to treat.

• Ready, Set PrEP*  The Ready, Set, PrEP program provides free oral PrEP* HIV-prevention medications to people living in the United States, including tribal lands and territories, who are HIV-negative and lack prescription drug coverage to help reduce the number of new HIV transmissions and bring us one step closer to ending the HIV epidemic in the United States. Find a PrEP pharmacy near you!*

• Florida Department of Health HIV PrEP and nPEP Providers List – by Area*

• PrEP Locator – www.preplocator.org* PrEP locations throughout the US. Also search by PrEP for uninsured and PrEP access assistance.

• Please PrEP Me* The original site for PrEP consumers, frontline providers and clinicians by HealthHIV.

In April 2023, the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) issued a program letter on the role of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) in addressing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and mpox. Since last year, the country continues to experience an increase in STIs, which has significantly impacted people with HIV. HRSA HAB recognizes RWHAP recipients have advanced the response to STIs in the communities you serve but understand there is still more work to be done. Read the program letter*

• PrEP Use by Race/Ethnicity*
• PrEP Use by Sex/Gender*
• PrEP Use Among Young People*
• PrEP Access in the U.S.*
• PrEP Stigma*

A survey for health providers, programmers and public health practitioners. Southern AIDS Coalition in partnership with PrEP4All, is conducting a rapid landscaping to identify laws, policies and administrative requirements and approaches that impact PrEP access in the South. The analysis will center on coverage of costs, network sufficiency and community knowledge and demand. Information provided in this survey will be used to compile a non-exhaustive list of policies, requirements and approaches that can be used to guide recommendations, advocacy and implementation. Information provided here will be treated as anonymous and may be described in a summary report in aggregate–ie “X number of states have a specific policy or issue impacting coverage.” Information about your role, location and affiliation will be used for internal purposes and to share the results of this work and future activities. If you have questions or concerns please contact [email protected].

CDC’s Let’s Stop HIV Together (Together) campaign recently launched a new initiative called #ShesWell, which is focused on increasing awareness about Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among women, building capacity among clinicians to prescribe PrEP to women who can benefit from it, and ultimately increasing PrEP use among women.

Talk to your partners and friends about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). PrEP is a medicine that when taken as prescribed, can greatly reduce your risk of getting HIV from sex and injection drug use.

PrEP can stop HIV from taking hold and spreading throughout your body. It is highly effective for preventing HIV if used as prescribed.  And remember, PrEP protects you against HIV but not against other sexual transmitted diseases (STDs).

There are more HIV prevention options than ever before.

Learn more!*

Video resources for the Ryan White Program.

HealthHIV has added a new module on PrEP Adherence to its HIV PCP program and is offering free, continuing education credits for its completion. The HIV Prevention Certified Provider Program is an online, self-paced CME curriculum composed of six modules in HIV prevention detailing the pertinent clinical and practice information that clinicians need to effectively employ HIV prevention interventions. Upon successful completion of this program, participants earn a certificate recognizing their designation as an HIV Prevention Certified Provider (HIV PCP) and receive listing in national online directory of HIV PCPs. The curriculum is updated annually and more frequently as needed, based on approval of new biomedical interventions and release of evidence-based practices.

CDC will now allow domestic HIV prevention funding to be used to support PrEP ancillary services (such as laboratory testing costs) through the flagship health department program, PS18-1802.

Healthcare professionals should prescribe pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to people at increased risk for HIV.  The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) today posted a draft recommendation statement on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for the prevention of HIV infection. Based on its review of the evidence, the Task Force recommends that healthcare professionals prescribe PrEP to people at increased risk for HIV to help prevent HIV infection. This is an A grade. 

This National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD) fact sheet walks through the coverage and cost-sharing requirements for public and private payers that come with this USPSTF Grade A recommendation. It summarizes federal guidance on implementing Preventive Services provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including new federal sub-regulatory guidance addressing PrEP services released on July 19, 2021. Contact NASTAD’s PrEP team at [email protected] with questions or to request TA on PrEP financing and coverage.

• Persons at high risk of HIV acquisition* (nastad.org, January 1, 2022) The US Preventive Services Taskforce (USPSTF) recommends that clinicians offer pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with effective antiretroviral therapy to persons who are at high risk of HIV acquisition.

• Best Practices: Interventions for PrEP* (HIV.gov, January 11, 2021) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC HIV/AIDS Prevention Research Synthesis (PRS) Project) identifies evidence-based interventions (EBIs) and evidence-informed interventions (EIs) for the Compendium of Evidence-Based Interventions and Best Practices for HIV Prevention. The Compendium helps HIV prevention planners and providers in the United States (US) select interventions most appropriate for their communities. The Compendium contains chapters on risk reduction; medication adherence; linkage to, retention in, and re-engagement in HIV care; and structural interventions. (February 2021)

• FDA Approves Second Drug to Prevent HIV Infection as Part of Ongoing Efforts to End the HIV Epidemic (October 2019)*

• Sexual Assault: PEP is an Urgent Health Need (October 2018)*

Results from this survey will help us better understand the current landscape of HIV care so we can continue creating relevant advocacy, education, research, and training activities for healthcare professionals involved in HIV prevention and care.

Sixth Annual State Of HIV Care National Survey: 2024 (healthhivsurveys.org)*

Building Equity, Ethics, and Education on Breastfeeding and HIV

The Well Project* is a non-profit organization whose mission is to change the course of the HIV/AIDS pandemic through a unique and comprehensive focus on women and girls across the gender spectrum. The Well Project envisions a world in which women living with or vulnerable to HIV have the information, support, and tools they need to advocate for their health and well-being, and live free from stigma.

We invite you to participate in this brief survey to help us understand your current knowledge, awareness, and attitudes towards breast/chestfeeding and HIV. This survey is intended for all members of the HIV community including people living with HIV and their allies, healthcare providers and other professionals who work with people living with HIV. All survey responses are anonymous and confidential.

Thank you very much in advance for taking our survey and helping us better address the needs of our community!

• AHF South Beach; contact: Emily Ruiz, (305) 538-1400 Ext 52520; Miami Beach, FL
• AHF The Kinder Medical Group, contact: Alexander Ruiz, (786) 497-4000; Miami, FL
• Triple O Research Institute, P.A; contact: Myriam Izquierdo, (561) 855-7871; West Palm Beach, FL
• CAN Community Health – Sarasota; contact: Prerak Shukla, (941) 366-0134 x11140; Sarasota, FL

Elevate your well-being and join our groundbreaking research study! 💪 We’re on a mission to empower men who identify as gay, or bisexual, and are cancer survivors living with HIV. 🌈🌟

🤔 Ever wanted to explore effective stress management strategies tailored just for you? Look no further!

🌐 Dive into 10 interactive online sessions (90 mins each) where we’ll discuss coping tactics, healthy living, and share the strength of our community. 🗣️💬

💰 Your voice matters, and so does your time! As a thank you, participants receive compensation of up to $150. 🌈💸

Ready to thrive? Click the link to embark on this transformative journey with us!

🚀👉https://redcap.miami.edu/surveys/?s=HYNYCL3A9KWWD3FJ

#ResilienceRevolution #StressFreeLiving #LGBTQHealth #SurvivorStrong 💙🏳️‍🌈

What is the MACS/WIHS CCS study? The MACS/WIHS CCS is the largest study of men and women with HIV in the US. Over 8000 men and women with HIV participate in the country, and many have participated for over 20 years. As many men and women are living longer with HIV, they now are affected but other health conditions (heart diseases, cancers, pulmonary disease, memory loss).

This study focuses on understanding how people with HIV age, and how they are affected by other chronic diseases. In Miami, we have women who have been part of this study (The WIHS or Women Interagency HIV Study) for the past 10 years, and now we also have men participating. Men and women come for one visit per year and they complete questionnaires, have a physical examination, and other tests (memory, heart, lungs). Findings from this study will help to improve the health of people living with HIV who are aging.

This program involves learning skills to help in managing HIV and cancer though interactive online groups. Individuals who are eligible and would like to participate will:

• Complete a baseline questionnaire about personal background, health history, stress, mood, and quality of life.
• Take part in the program, which meets online via Zoom once a week for 10 weeks for about an hour (participants will have access to the new website).
• Complete an exit questionnaire about quality of life, stress, mood, and experience navigating the SmartManage website.
• Individuals will be able to participate from the comfort of their home. They will also be eligible to receive a total of $150 for the time and feedback.

Elevate your well-being and join our groundbreaking research study! 💪 We’re on a mission to empower men who identify as gay, or bisexual, and are cancer survivors living with HIV. 🌈🌟

🤔 Ever wanted to explore effective stress management strategies tailored just for you? Look no further!

🌐 Dive into 10 interactive online sessions (90 mins each) where we’ll discuss coping tactics, healthy living, and share the strength of our community. 🗣️💬

💰 Your voice matters, and so does your time! As a thank you, participants receive compensation of up to $150. 🌈💸

Ready to thrive? Click the link to embark on this transformative journey with us!

🚀👉https://redcap.miami.edu/surveys/?s=HYNYCL3A9KWWD3FJ

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Black women have higher rates of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and lower rates of testing and PrEP use (medication to prevent HIV infection), with poor health outcomes compared to non-Black women.

The Empower project is conducting a community survey on contributing factors to health disparities among Black women. These factors include homelessness, domestic violence, medical mistreatment, and insurance gaps as they relate to Black women’s health.

This survey is open to people who identify as Black women (cisgender and transgender). The survey is anonymous and no identifying information will be collected when answering the survey. Survey results may be used in future publications, and your insights will aid in planning project education and other activities.

To take the survey, please click here*

Florida State University is interviewing women living with HIV and using substances in Florida to understand their sexual and reproductive health concerns.

There is a $50 Amazon gift card after completion of an interview. Anyone who is interested may email or call – the information is on the flyer.

This study focuses on understanding how people with HIV age, and how they are affected by other chronic diseases. In Miami, we have women who have been part of this study (The WIHS or Women Interagency HIV Study) for the past 10 years, and now we also have men participating. Men and women come for one visit per year and they complete questionnaires, have a physical examination, and other tests (memory, heart, lungs). Findings from this study will help to improve the health of people living with HIV who are aging.

If those are negative, then a gynecological exam will be conducted for BV. If enrolled we will collect blood, urine, vaginal samples for research purposes and test for sexually transmitted infections (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomoniasis). Metronidazole will be prescribed for 1 week for BV positive women. Participants will complete up to 3 visits over 6 months. Each visit will be 2.5 hours and is compensated $100.  Click here for printable flyers in English and Spanish.

These are the cities with highest number of women living with HIV in the country. In this study, women who participate complete questionnaires that will help us understand how having HIV affect their life experiences (including mental health, depression, stigma), and we also focus on other aspects not usually included in HIV studies (oral health, and reproductive health). Women who are interested complete a questionnaire come for an in-person visit, and then once a year. We are looking forward to recruit 450 women in Miami. Findings from this study will help to improve the health of young women with HIV.

Building Equity, Ethics, and Education on Breastfeeding and HIV.

The Well Project* is a non-profit organization whose mission is to change the course of the HIV/AIDS pandemic through a unique and comprehensive focus on women and girls across the gender spectrum. The Well Project envisions a world in which women living with or vulnerable to HIV have the information, support, and tools they need to advocate for their health and well-being, and live free from stigma.

We invite you to participate in this brief survey to help us understand your current knowledge, awareness, and attitudes towards breast/chestfeeding and HIV. This survey is intended for all members of the HIV community including people living with HIV and their allies, healthcare providers and other professionals who work with people living with HIV. All survey responses are anonymous and confidential.

Thank you very much in advance for taking our survey and helping us better address the needs of our community!

Watch the recording and hear from HepVu Project Director Dr. Heather Bradley, NASTAD’s Boatemaa Ntiri-Reid, and the Hepatitis B Foundation’s Frank Hood on how to use this data in your work.

You can also use the HepVu viral hepatitis surveillance status report launch toolkit* containing sample social media, infographics, and other resources to share this report.

Mark Your Calendar: March HAB You Heard Webinar – March 27 @ 3 PM ET

Please join HRSA’s HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) for our March HAB You Heard Webinar on Thursday, March 27, from 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET. The HAB You Heard webinar is open to all Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and HAB Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) recipients, subrecipients, stakeholders, and federal staff. Registration is required to participate.

Register to participate.

The One and Only Certification of the HIV Prevention Workforce!

HealthHIV HIV PrEP Navigation Certification Program – HealthHIV *

The HealthHIV HIV PrEP Navigation Certification (HIVPNC) Program is the only certification program offered to providers and allied health professionals focused on preparing providers to guide community members in their use of PrEP over time. HIVPNC is designed to support and empower both clinical and non-clinical providers in providing inclusive, affirming PrEP navigation services backed by current data and clinical best practices. By receiving HealthHIV’s HIV PrEP Navigation Certification, providers will demonstrate their commitment to assisting patients in: identifying the most appropriate PrEP options for them; gaining access to PrEP medications, care and monitoring; remaining adherent in their PrEP use; and, navigating changes in their lives that may require changes in their PrEP care.

“Upon successful completion of all modules in this program, participants earn their HIV PrEP Navigation Certification (HIVPNC) and receive a listing in the national online directory of HIVPNCs.”

Click here for complete program details on HealthHIV.org.*

All modules are certified and participants can earn up to 5 Credits/Contact Hours (CME, MOC, NCPD, CPE, AAPA) for completion of the certificate.

Target Audience: This activity is intended for HIV care providers, primary care providers and general practitioners (includes MD/DO, NP, PA), nurses, pharmacists, patients/caregivers, and other professionals involved in the care of patients with HIV.

Media: Enduring Material
Release date: October 31, 2023
Expiration date: October 30, 2024
Time to complete: approx. 60 minutes per module

The only certification program offered to providers and allied health professionals focused on preparing providers to guide community members in their use of PrEP over time.

HIVPNC is designed to support and empower both clinical and non-clinical providers in providing inclusive, affirming PrEP navigation services backed by current data and clinical best practices.

By receiving HealthHIV’s HIV PrEP Navigation Certification, providers will demonstrate their commitment to assisting patients in: identifying the most appropriate PrEP options for them; gaining access to PrEP medications, care and monitoring; remaining adherent in their PrEP use; and, navigating changes in their lives that may require changes in their PrEP care.

Program Overview

• Module 1: Introduction to PrEP
• Module 2: PrEP Science
• Module 3: Client-Centered Navigation Practices
• Module 4: Getting to Know Your Clients
• Module 5: Paying for PrEP
• Module 6: Linkage to PrEP Care
• Module 7: Starting and Keeping Up with PrEP
• Module 8: Self-Care and Healthy Teams

Lessons learned about access to HIV care at the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic (June 22, 2022)

Challenges Experienced by Ryan White Program Clients During COVID (July 20, 2022)

Effective Women Centered Care Practices from Ryan White Program Client and Provider Perspectives (August 31, 2022)

Barriers to Adherence and Retention in HIV Care Among Women (September 21, 2022)

2023 OWH Recorded Webinars:

• Preventing Gender-Based and Intimate Partner Violence
• Overview of the 2023-2025 HRSA Strategy to Address IPV
• New Resources to Improve Cervical Cancer Prevention, Screening, and Management
• Connecting Women to Healthcare through HRSA’s Programs

You are invited to submit contributions relevant to the HIV/AIDS and Ryan White Program Community in any of these categories: