Chapter 8-A
AIDSRelated Topics: Birth Control | Sexually
Transmitted Disease | Personal and Family
Counseling | Medical Information and Referral
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The virus is transmitted primarily by blood
and semen. If you suspect exposure, it is important that you be tested
promptly.
The Baltimore County Health Department operate anonymous, free, walk-in
counseling and testing sites throughout the county. People who attend the
clinic are given information about HIV and may choose to be tested for the
virus. Because of the time needed to process the test, people who are tested
must return to the clinic for results.
People infected with HIV may contact the Health Department for referrals
and assistance in their health care case management at 410-887-AIDS
(410-887-2437). General information about HIV/AIDS is answered on the AIDS
information line Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. at 410-887-AIDS.
Resources:
Maryland Dept of Health
& Mental Hygiene - AIDS Administration
Maryland State AIDS Hotline
800-638-6252 (English)
800-553-3140 (English Hearing Impaired and Espaņol)
National AIDS Hotline
800-342-2437 (24 hours a day)
800-AIDS-TTY (TTY hotline, English & Espaņol)
Baltimore
County Department of Health - Medical Social Work - HIV / AIDS Services
Confidential testing for HIV is administered in several Baltimore County
locations. Testing hours are different at each site. Please call
410-887-AIDS (410-887-2437) to make an appointment at the Health Center nearest you.
- Essex Health Center
1538 Country Ridge Lane
Baltimore, MD 21221
- Liberty Family Resource Center
3525 Resource Drive
Randallstown, MD 21133
- Towson Health Center
1046 Taylor Avenue
Towson, MD 21286
- Woodlawn Health Center
1811 Woodlawn Drive
Baltimore, MD 21207
Baltimore
County Department of Health - SAFE Program
6401 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
410-887-3708
HIV/AIDS prevention and education clubs in Baltimore County schools.
Black Mental Health Alliance (BMHA)
733 W. 40th Street
Suite 10
Baltimore MD 21211
410-338-2642
HIV/AIDS support groups and HIV/AIDS education. |
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