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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The virus is transmitted by blood, semen, vaginal fluids and breast milk. If you suspect exposure, it is important that you be tested promptly.

Resources

Baltimore County Department of Health - HIV / AIDS Services

Operates anonymous, free, walk-in counseling and testing sites throughout the county. Testing hours are different at each site. Call 410-887-2437 for the location and hours of the centers nearest you. TTY users call via Maryland Relay Because of the time needed to process the test, people who are tested must return to the clinic in two weeks 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.

Free, anonymous testing for HIV is administered in several Baltimore County locations. the To make an appointment for a Health Center, call 410-887-AIDS (410-887-2437);

Dundalk Health Center
7700 Dunmanway
Baltimore, Maryland 21222
Eastern Family Resource Center
9100 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, Maryland 21237
Essex Health Center
Country Ridge Shopping Center
1538 Country Ridge Lane
Baltimore, Maryland 21221
Liberty Family Resource Center
3525 Resource Drive
Randallstown, Maryland 21133
Set The Captives Free Outreach Center
7111 Windsor Boulevard
Windsor Mill, Maryland 21244
Towson Health Center
1046 Taylor Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21286
Woodlawn Health Center
1811 Woodlawn Drive
Baltimore, Maryland 21207

Baltimore County Department of Health - SAFE Program
6401 York Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21212
410-887-3708
HIV/AIDS prevention and education clubs in Baltimore County schools

AIDS Action Baltimore, Inc.
10 East Eager Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
410 837-2437
Helpline: 410-837-AIDS (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm) provides peer counseling assistance to people at all stages of HIV infection on virtually any HIV-related problem or concern. This assistance is particularly useful for people who have recently tested positive for HIV or are newly diagnosed with AIDS and who need basic information on available services and direction on how to navigate the available government entitlement programs.

Black Mental Health Alliance for Education and Consultation, Inc. (BMHA)
733 West 40th Street
Suite 10
Baltimore Maryland 21211
410-338-2642
Offers a wellness program for families affected by HIV / AIDS

Chase Brexton Health Services, Inc. - HIV / AIDS Medical Care
Randallstown Center
8507 Liberty Road
Randallstown, Maryland 21133
410-496-6441
Counseling, testing and referral services are free and kept anonymous.

Maryland Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene - Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration
For information on HIV / AIDS prevention, call (410) 767-5019 or 1-800-358-9001. Their website has information on treatment, medical care and support services, medication assistance programs, and other resources for people living with HIV / AIDS.

Moveable Feast
P.O. Box 2298
Baltimore, Maryland 21203
410-327-3420
Prepares and delivers nutritious meals and groceries to individuals and their families - those in need and living with HIV/AIDS, women living with breast cancer and other life-challenging conditions - throughout the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area. Moveable Feast also provides nutritional counseling.

National Hotline: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Anonymous, confidential HIV/AIDS information in English and Spanish. Referrals made to appropriate services, including clinics, hospitals, local hotlines, counseling and testing sites, legal services, health departments, support groups, educational organizations, and service agencies throughout the United States.

(800) CDC-INFO (232-4636) (English, Español)
(888) 232-6348 (TTY)

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