Provides one-on-one peer support to individuals that are HIV positive.

Manages a drop-in center for teens and young adults, regardless of gender expression or sexual orientation, who would like a safe space to socialize with other youth. Seeks to prevent HIV and other STDs. Offers education, employment assistance, leadership opportunities, counseling, HIV testing and HIV/AIDS education programs. Provides recreation such as movies, game night, music and parties and offers programs on topics such as staying in school, preparing for college and occasionally offers tutoring.

Protects community health by providing anonymous and confidential HIV testing (OraSure/Oraquick) and counseling, and encouraging behavioral changes that reduce the risk of AIDS, other sexually transmitted diseases and tuberculosis. Services offered include outreach, pre and post-test counseling, counseling, referrals, information and condom distribution.

Provides current treatment information on experimental medical studies (including types of studies, locations and eligibility requirements) for individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Offers copies of federally approved HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines and information. Offers information in Spanish via web site and hotline.

Provides information and resources regarding discrimination related to sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and HIV status. Selects cases that will have the greatest impact in protecting and advancing the rights of LGBTQ people and those with HIV. While Lambda Legal is not able to take every case, the Help Desk can discuss legal issues and can provide useful information. This assistance may include follow-up discussions with Lambda Legal attorneys or contact information for an attorney or for other organizations that may directly assist.

Federally funded program that helps meet housing needs of individuals with HIV/AIDS. This housing program administers vouchers and other housing assitance for persons (or households with a person) who has AIDS/HIV. This program may have a wait list.

Provides publications and public health releases on AIDS clinical trials.

Provides medications to treat HIV and HIV-related conditions. Also assists individuals who are HIV positive and have an HIV-related emergency need in the following areas: medical services, limited dental services and limited mental health services.

Provides specialized case management services to people who are HIV positive and living at or below 300% of the federal poverty level. Assists clients with applying for financial assistance and other services. Call office for more information.

Support groups for people living with HIV, transgender and gender-expansive folks, people seeking substance use support, LGBTQ+ survivors of violence, and more. Find a complete list at equitashealth.com/starthealing.

Offers a mutual support group whose members are individuals who have AIDS/HIV. Serves a meal and provides an opportunity for participants to share information, practical tips for daily living and encouragement. Periodic outings (such as bowling, picnic, movies, and so forth) are held.

Hosts a bi-weekly organic food pantry for low-income, HIV positive individuals residing in Summit and Portage counties. Offers fresh and organic fruit, vegetables, and raw meat to take home and prepare meals. Provides recipes and tips on cooking to interested clients. Works to help recipients gain control of their health and manage their HIV infections through nutrition.

Helps those who are able to live independently in the community to locate safe and affordable housing. Offers a directory of available housing facilities, public and private. Emergency financial assistance may be available to assist with meeting rent and/or utility payments and security deposits.

Provides information about the symptoms, preventative measures, screening/diagnostic procedures and methods of treatment and management for HIV.

Provides skilled home nursing, home health aides (to assist with grooming, ambulation, personal care, and bathing), in-home physical, occupational, or speech therapy, and in-home respite care for eligible adults in need of these services. Also provides homemaker assistance (meal preparation, laundry and general household management including light housekeeping.) Services also include personal care and homemaking for adults with HIV/AIDS.

Services include: Linkage to HIV testing (confidential, but not anonymous) and pre/post-test counseling. Offers counseling for those who have been newly diagnosed. Also provides HIV support groups as well as "Peer Navigation". This program links people who are newly diagnosed or need a little extra support to manage living with HIV with experienced people who have had HIV a long time and are doing well.

Provides case management to HIV positive persons. Offers support and referral to emergency assistance services including transportation, housing placement, nutrition, medical care, diagnostic monitoring, home health care and dental care.

Speak with someone over the phone or by live chat from the website to learn if you are at risk for HIV or STIs, how to prevent these conditions and to find out testing locations in your area. Learn about how to get free condoms shipped directly to you and other important information about your sexual health.

Provides pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to patients at risk for HIV to prevent getting HIV from sex or injection drug use. Also provides post-exposure prophylas (PEP) for individuals who have possibly been exposed to HIV. It is only for emergency situations. PEP must be started within 72 hours after a possible exposure to HIV

Provides health care to people at risk for HIV, free confidential HIV testing with results in 20 minutes, and health care and case management for those living with HIV/AIDS.

Provides a resource library for relevant information regarding HIV and STI’s. All resources are free to distribute to the public.

For those who qualify, provides short-term housing, utilities assistance (rent, gas, electric and water) and transportation assistance for people living with HIV.

Offers limited financial assistance for people living with HIV for utility bill payment assistance, mortgage payment assistance, and rent payment assistance.

Provides a variety of food services for those with HIV/AIDS. Provides two grocery bags of non-perishable food, food supplements, special fortified frozen meal delivery (5-day supply delivered each week), and 7 day home-delivered maintenance meals for the homebound (1 hot/1 cold -diabetic and low-sodium accommodated). Offers transportation for medical HIV-related appointments and nutrition counseling.

Rental subsidies and apartments available to adults who are disabled due to HIV/AIDS. Apartments have space for family members.