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Local HIV/AIDS Resources

HIV Testing

Text your Zip Code to KNOW IT (566-948) to find the nearest HIV testing location

Bucks County Department of Health
Anonymous or Confidential, Free, Standard antibody testing

Planned Parenthood Keystone
Confidential, Standard or Rapid antibody testing
1 (800) 230-PLAN (7526)
Bristol - Bensalem - Warminster - Quakertown

NOTE: An individual should not assume he or she was tested for HIV just because blood was drawn for other tests, he or she must specifically request HIV testing.

HIV testing in surrounding counties: Call for clinic locations and times

Montgomery County Health Department Clinics

Philadelphia District Health Centers

*Walk-in services available for STD/HIV testing for residents and non-residents of Philadelphia.

Any Lab Test Now direct access to clinical lab tests, paternity and other DNA family relationship tests, drug and alcohol and other toxicology testing services, and viral hepatitis testing. 1 (800) 384-4567 | www.anylabtestnow.com

AIDS Service Organization (ASO): HIV Medical Case Management

Health Information Hotline: 1 (800) 985-2437

The Health Information Hotline is the central point of intake, information, and referral for medical case management services for people living with HIV (PLWH) in Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia counties. It is important for PLWH to be connected to medical case management services as there are HIV-specific resources that case managers can help individuals access in their area.

NOTE: The person living with HIV must call the Health Information Hotline and complete the intake process prior to contacting individual ASOs in Pennsylvania.

Other HIV/AIDS-Related Services

HIV Resources for Teens & Young Adults

Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission, Inc.

Strives to reduce the use of tobacco and eliminate the use of illegal drugs and the abuse, misuse of and addiction to alcohol and other drugs. As the state and locally designated Single County Authority for alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, BCDAC works continuously to ensure the provision of a comprehensive and balanced continuum of quality prevention, intervention and treatment services for Bucks County.

600 Louis Drive, Suite 102A | Warminster, PA 18974 | (215) 773-9643

Valley Forge Medical Center and Hospital
Services: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program, Detoxification, Methadone/ Buprenorphine Maintenance.

Special Programs/Groups: Individuals living with HIV/AIDS

Type of Care: Hospital inpatient, residential short-term treatment, residential long-term treatment

Substance Abuse Services

1033 West Germantown Pike | Norristown PA 19403

Tel (610) 539-8500 | Fax (610) 539-0910 | www.vfmc.net

Gaudenzia, Inc.
Short, intermediate and long term substance abuse and mental health services are available for adults, women with children, homeless individuals, and HIV symptomatic substance abusers.

Type of Care: Individual, couples, families, and group therapy, AA/NA/CA 12-step programs, gay and lesbian groups, GED classes, educational seminars and recreational activities.

Adult Residential Services for HIV Symptomatic Individuals

1306 Spring Garden Street, 8th Floor | Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 413-8268 | www.gaudenzia.org

Mental Health Services

HIV Nightline 1-800-273-2437 – the HIV/AIDS Nightline responds to over 15,000 calls annually from all over the United States; people just testing HIV positive, people in later stages of the disease feeling isolated and/or concerned about their medications, caregivers buckling under the stress of caring for a loved one at home, and people concerned about the HIV risks.  Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!  

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1(800) 273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line – Text START to 741-741

Bucks County Mental Health Crisis Hotline 1(800) 499-7455

Bucks County Children’s Crisis Support 1(877) 435-7709

Medical Assistance Behavioral Health Numbers by County

Bucks County – Magellan Behavioral Health 1(877) 769-9784

Chester County – Community Care Behavioral Health 1(866) 622-4228

Delaware County – Magellan Behavioral Health 1(888) 207-2911

Montgomery County – Magellan Behavioral Health 1(877) 769-9782

Philadelphia County – Community Behavioral Health 1(888) 545-2600

Legal Aid Resources

AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania

The ALPP serves all of Pennsylvania, and has risen to the defense of more than 30,000 people free of charge, and has educated more than 32,000 others on AIDS-related legal issues.

1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 600 | Philadelphia, PA 19107

Tel (215) 587-9377 (Intake Hours: 9:30 am-1:00 pm) | Fax (215) 587-9902 | www.aidslawpa.org

Low-income suburbanites living with HIV may wish to contact:

Bucks County – Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (215) 781-1111

Delaware County – Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (610) 874-8421

Chester County – Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (800) 967-9150

Montgomery County – Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (610) 275-5400

Low-income Philadelphians living with HIV may wish to contact:

Community Legal Services of Philadelphia (215) 981-3700

Philadelphia Legal Assistance (215) 981-3800

Additionally, each county's bar association provides a lawyer referral service:

Bucks County Bar Association (215) 348-9413 x108 or 1 (888) 991-9922

Chester County Lawyer Referral Service (610) 429-1500

Delaware County Bar Association (610) 566-6625

Montgomery Bar Association (610) 279-9660 x201

Philadelphia Bar Association (215) 238-6300

Training and Educational Opportunities

Bucks County Department of Health

Basic HIV Education; information can be tailored to the needs of various populations.

Staff Training for Accreditation – the six-hour HIV/AIDS Training and four-hour TB/STD Training for staff members of Drug & Alcohol and Behavioral Health facilities.  

1282 Almshouse Rd | Doylestown, PA 18901

(215) 345-3835 | Email ssflaherty@buckscounty.org  

MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center

The Pennsylvania/Mid Atlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (PA/MA AETC) provides HIV/AIDS education, consultation, technical assistance and resource materials to health care professionals throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware and the District of Columbia.

The Health Federation of Philadelphia
1211 Chestnut St Suite 700 | Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 557-2101 | https://www.maaetc.org/

Hepatitis C Information Sessions

Hepatitis Treatment, Research and Education Center (HepTREC) at University of the Sciences develops strategies and implements programs which reduce the impact of viral hepatitis. Call (267) 295-3280 or e-mail info@heptrec.org. Visit www.heptrec.org for more Hepatitis information.

Brochures, Magazines and Fact Sheets

A&U America’s AIDS Magazine collects, archives, publishes and distributes the growing body of art, activism, and current events emanating from the AIDS pandemic www.aumag.org

AIDS InfoNet offers a vast index of printable HIV/AIDS Fact Sheets www.aidsinfonet.org

HIV Positive! Magazine provides information to help individuals living with HIV or AIDS www.hivpositivemagazine.com

POZ magazine and www.poz.com have been serving the community of people living with and those affected by HIV/AIDS since 1994. POZ chronicles the AIDS pandemic domestically—and around the world.

Various HIV Numbers

AIDS Library (215) 985-4851

CDC National HIV/AIDS Hotline 1(800) CDC-INFO (232-4636) and 1(888) 232-6348 TTY (24/7)

FACT of Bucks County (215) 589-0750 volunteer or donate funds for use by individuals with HIV/AIDS

Health Information Hotline 1(800) 985-2437

PA State AIDS Fact line 1(800) 662-6080 information about testing sites and disease specialists

Office of HIV Planning (215) 574-6760

Special Pharmaceutical Benefits Program (SPBP) 1(800) 922-9384

Other Useful Numbers

Any Lab Test Now (610) 543-2211 (Springfield, PA) and (610) 398-8333 (Allentown)

A Woman’s Place 1(800) 220-8116 (24/7) or (215) 343-9241 (Business Office)

Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic (215) 345-2260

BCHIP Adult Clinic (215) 633-8652

Bucks County Emergency Homeless Shelter (215) 949-1727

Bucks County Housing Link 1(800) 810-4434

Bucks County Opportunity Council (215) 345-3295 www.bcoc.org

Bucks County Transport, Inc. (215) 794-8360

Family Service Association of Bucks County (215) 757-6916

Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) 1(800) 675-6900

Helpful Websites

AIDS.Gov Federal HIV policies, programs, and resources, extend the reach of HIV programs to communities at greatest risk and knowledge and access to HIV services for people most at-risk for, or living with, HIV www.aids.gov

AIDSinfo US Department of Health and Human Services offers information on HIV/AIDS Treatment, Prevention, and Research aidsinfo.nih.gov/ HIV/AIDS medical practice guidelines can be found at aidsinfo.nih.gov/guidelines  

A Woman’s Place is a Bucks County based domestic violence organization www.awomansplace.org 

Advocates for Youth has programs, resources and news related to teen sexual health www.advocatesforyouth.org

AIDSmeds.com is dedicated to providing people living with HIV the necessary information they need to make empowered treatment decisions www.aidsmeds.com

BucksCounty.org the Official site of Bucks County, Pennsylvania to access information on government happenings and departments www.buckscounty.org

Bucks County Transport, Inc. provides shared ride transportation services to all Bucks County residents www.bctransport.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

HIV Page www.cdc.gov/hiv/  STD Page www.cdc.gov/std/  

CDC Spanish www.cdc.gov/hiv/spanish/default.htm

CDC: Know More Hepatitis to take the Hepatitis Risk Assessment www.cdc.gov/knowmorehepatitis

FACT of Bucks County – Donate, Become a Sponsor, Volunteer, Raise Money! www.factbuckscounty.org  

HepTREC (Hepatitis Treatment, Research and Education Center) – Hepatitis information and support group listing www.heptrec.org

HIV and Hepatitis Information www.hivandhepatitis.com

HIV Resource Online Directories www.hivphilly.org and www.aidslibrary.org

NOVA: Network of Victim Assistance all services are free and confidential to victims, family and friends www.novabucks.org

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services www.dhs.state.pa.us

Pennsylvania Prevention and Care Project community HIV prevention resources – access the Resource Directory for PA Services and Healthcare Providers www.stophiv.com

Pennsylvania Department of Health www.health.pa.gov

United Way of Bucks County to access the Human Services Directory www.uwbucks.org