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The Partnership’s Community Newsletter, Your bulletin board for HIV news and resources in Miami-Dade County, is distributed to more than 1,400 community members. All items listed in Community Newsletter are linked to this page or other pages within this website. Do you have news or resources to share? Click here for details on how to share your news through Community Newsletter. Click below for recent editions. Please note, links to dated items may have been removed.
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Drug and Alcohol Recovery
Opioids
Florida's State Opioid Response Project (DCF)
Florida’s State Opioid Response (SOR) Project is a federal grant administered through the Florida Department of Children and Families. Florida’s SOR project implements a comprehensive approach to addressing opioid and stimulant misuse, disorders, and overdoses. The populations of focus are uninsured and underinsured individuals who misuse stimulants (including cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescription stimulants) or opioids, and individuals diagnosed with an opioid or stimulant use disorder. The overarching goal of the project is to reduce numbers and rates of opioid-caused deaths. A major objective is to increase access to the most effective treatments for opioid and stimulant use disorders, including increased admissions to buprenorphine or methadone maintenance treatment. . . .
I Save FL - Resources for people who misuse drugs and for their loved ones
Learn more about Florida’s resources for people who misuse drugs and for their loved ones.
Free Naloxone
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.
Fentanyl FAQs
Florida Department of Children and Families Public Safety Alert: Fentanyl Kills – Signs of overdoes; what to do; where to get help.
Additional Resources
Intersection Between Substance Use Disorder & HIV
Crosspost from adapadvocacyassociation.blogspot.com. By: Ranier Simons, ADAP Blog Guest Contributor. Drug use and drug abuse intersect many aspects of the health journey of substance users and those with substance use disorders. This includes HIV. The complex intersection of HIV and drug use affects HIV acquisition, treatment, and spread. To create solutions with the goal of better health outcomes for those dealing with HIV and substance abuse issues, it is necessary to research and understand how drug use affects the HIV trajectory. It is equally important to understand the barriers in place that hinder effective outreach and care. . .
SAMHSA Resources
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)
Substance Use Prevention Toolkits
Grants and Scholarships
Fostering Collaboration Across Ryan White HIV/AIDS Programs to Engage People with HIV in Care (Deadline: November 17, 2025)
This project will fund one technical assistance (TA) provider who will identify eight states with unmet need among communities disproportionately impacted by HIV. The TA provider will develop comprehensive asset maps (i.e., maps of services, epidemiologic data and other relevant information that provide a visual depiction of the HIV landscape) for each state. These maps will include resources and potential new partners that can be leveraged to address out of care populations. The TA provider will then plan and execute a two to three day in-person meeting for each state; all Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) recipients in the state will be included in the meeting. During the meeting, the RWHAP Parts will review the asset maps and develop a plan that has concrete goals and objectives, as well as actionable steps for reaching and engaging out of care populations, and which outlines the responsible parties. The plan will directly support national HIV goals and serve as a tool to track and monitor progress toward meeting the project goals.
Learning. Activation. Impact. Gilead Microgrant
Community Health Worker: Comprehensive HIV Prevention Initiative
ALDI Community Gift Card Program (ACGC) (Deadline November 30, 2025)
ALDI Community Gift Card Program (ACGC)
The purpose of this program is to offer gifts valued to qualified nonprofits and schools committed to supporting after-school and out-of-school youth programs. This initiative also extends to food banks and pantries seeking to purchase essential products. Eligibility is limited to local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, including schools. Award Ceiling: $1,000.
Deadline Date: 2025-11-30
HHS NIH NLM Information Resource Grants to Reduce Health Disparities and Promote Health Equity (Deadline May 25, 2026)
The purpose of this program is to support the development of resources that can be used to improve health and well-being and that lead to reductions in health disparities. 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; and regional organizations. Award Ceiling: $200,000.
Deadline Date: 2026-05-25
Good360 Grant - High-quality donated products from leading retailers and manufacturers (Deadline August 21, 2026)
The purpose of this program is to connect community-based nonprofits with high-quality donated products from leading retailers and manufacturers. Eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) Public Charities with an IRS Determination Letter; Faith Based Organizations with IRS LTR4163C or Group Exemption Documentation; Schools (NCES school or district ID number); and Canada based registered charities (RR in Business Registration Number). Award Ceiling: N/A.
Deadline Date: 2026-08-21
NIH Funding Opportunities Focused on Multidisciplinary Studies of HIV and Aging (Submission dates through February 5, 2027)
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:
- Improve the understanding of biological, clinical, and socio-behavioral aspects of aging through the lens of HIV infection and its treatment; and
- 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.
HHS NIH NLM Information Resource Grants to Reduce Health Disparities and Promote Health Equity (Deadline January 7, 2028)
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
HHS NIH Advancing Healthcare for Older Adults from Populations that Experience Health Disparities (Deadline January 7, 2028)
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
Simpler.Grants.gov
As part of the Office of Grants’ efforts to modernize Grants.gov, Simpler.Grants.gov* recently debuted a new search feature to connect users with the right funding opportunities. To help applicants and grantors better understand the new feature, Simpler.Grants.gov and the Council on Federal Financial Assistance hosted a “Big Demo” on January 15.
You can access the recording, which showcases the new search feature and updates to the opportunity listing page. It also provides a helpful preview of upcoming additions, including features users have been asking for, like ways to simplify account creation and streamline the application process.
How to Determine Eligibility for Federal Funding Opportunities
Telehealth Funding Opportunities
Funding opportunities for telehealth and broadband related programs.* Telehealth.HHS.gov shares funding opportunities for telehealth and other broadband-related programs. Browse opportunities by expiration date, eligibility, and more. https://telehealth.hhs.gov/funding-opportunities*
Headlines
Dear Colleague Letter from HRSA Administrator Thomas J. Engels
Dear Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Awardees and Stakeholders,
Since its inception over three decades ago, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) has been a cornerstone of hope and a lifeline for Americans living with HIV and AIDS. The largest federal initiative of its kind, RWHAP has provided critical care and support to low-income, uninsured, and under-insured Americans with HIV and AIDS. During his first term, President Donald J. Trump championed the ambitious Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative, a transformative plan to reduce new HIV infections by 75 percent by 2025 and 90 percent by 2030. Now in President Trump’s second term, the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) stands recommitted and ready to achieve this bold agenda. With your support and collaboration, HAB will leverage the RWHAP to fulfill this Administration’s pledge to all Americans, particularly those living with HIV/AIDS—to Make America Healthy Again. . .
New Ryan White Program 2030 Webpage
HRSA’s HIV/AIDS Bureau has launched a new webpage dedicated to information about Ryan White Program 2030. In April 2024, HRSA announced the Ryan White Program 2030, which builds off the foundation of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and the innovative strategies from the first four years of the federal Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. initiative.
Ryan White Program 2030 calls on the HIV community to continue to care for those in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program while we also prioritize efforts to reach people with HIV who are out of care and not virally suppressed by leveraging partnerships, focusing interventions, and engaging community to end the HIV epidemic in the U.S.
Posted November 2024
2024 HIV Language Guide and Quick Tips
Click for the complete HIV Language Guide. See Quick Tips, below.
Using Telehealth to Expand Access to HIV Care
Using telehealth to expand access to HIV care
Crosspost from Telehealth.HHS.gov:
People with HIV can receive care remotely from providers who specialize in HIV care.
People who receive an HIV diagnosis should begin treatment as soon as possible. They should receive comprehensive primary care from experienced, knowledgeable providers. Telehealth is a strategy to support quick initiation of HIV treatment. . .
90.6% Viral Suppression! 2023 Ryan White Program By the Numbers
Click the infographic for the complete HRSA.gov article: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Achieves Record-Breaking 90.6% Viral Suppression Rate among Its More than 576,000 Clients
Update to the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents With HIV
The Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents With HIV* have been updated. Highlights from the updated sections are summarized in the HIV.gov blogpost: Update to the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents With HIV | HIV.gov*
Posted November 2024
Summary of the 2022-2026 Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plans
Summary of the 2022-2026 Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plans Curious about what other jurisdictions emphasized in their Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plans or what themes might exist across Integrated Plans? We’ve got some insights!
CDC Releases 2023 STI Surveillance Report
CDC Releases 2023 STI Surveillance Report*
Content From: Bradley Stoner, MD, PhD, Director, Division of STD Prevention, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Published: November 13, 2024
Addressing the Intersection of Domestic Violence & HIV/AIDS / Trabajando en la Intersección de la Violencia Doméstica y el VIH/SIDA
Syphilis Is a Public Health Priority
Syphilis Is a Public Health Priority* Content From: ADM Rachel L. Levine, M.D., Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Summary: Syphilis is surging in the U.S. During STI Awareness Week, help spread the word about the importance of syphilis prevention, testing, and treatment.
Posted April 2024
Miami‐Dade County Profiles - American Community Survey - Economic, Social, Housing, and Demographic Characteristics
Celebrating Over 100 Ryan White Best Practices
In Miami!
Test & Treat Rapid Access Program* Through the Test & Treat Rapid Access (TTRA) Program, clients with a new HIV diagnosis in Miami-Dade County can access ART, receive other services and counseling, start enrolling in RWHAP, and connect to HIV primary care during the initial visit. At Borinquen Health Care Center, one of the clinical sites participating in TTRA, 76% of clients were virally suppressed within three months of receiving a rapid ART start, and 95% were retained in care for 12 months.
Project ACCEPT* Project ACCEPT is designed to improve engagement and retention in medical care for youth ages 16 to 24 years with newly diagnosed HIV. The educational and skill-building intervention was deployed at four demonstration sites and increased rates of medication use and appointment adherence in comparison to a control group. Although originally developed for cisgender youth, Project ACCEPT may be adapted for gender-diverse people.
Stay Connected for Your Health* Stay Connected for Your Health helps clients stay engaged in HIV medical care through clinic-wide messaging, enhanced personal contact, and behavioral skills training. Originally implemented by six academically affiliated HIV clinics nationwide more than 10 years ago, this 12-month intervention has become well-established and is incorporated in many provider trainings. Evaluations show that people with HIV receiving behavioral skills training and personalized and frequent positive messages about care engagement were more likely to be engaged in care.
Patient-Centered HIV Care Model* The Patient-Centered HIV Care Model (PCHCM) integrates the services of community-based HIV specialized pharmacists and HIV medical providers to deliver patient-centered care for people with HIV. PCHCM expands upon the medication therapy management model by including information sharing between partnered pharmacy and clinic teams; collaborative medication-related action planning between pharmacists, medical providers, and patients; and quarterly follow-up pharmacy visits. Patients participating in the intervention had improved retention in care and viral suppression rates.
Highlight on People Over 50 Living with HIV
Dear Colleague Letter re HIV and Aging Miami-Dade HIV/AIDS Partnership
Recommended practices to address possible age-related health concerns.
Congressional Roundtable for People Over 50 Living with HIV
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm – NMAC will host a Congressional roundtable on Capitol Hill to discuss people over 50 living with HIV. The event will be hosted in collaboration with Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, the HIV AIDS Congressional Caucus, and the Equality Caucus. 2043 Rayburn House Office Building, Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. Panelists will be announced next week. (posted May 3, 2024). To RSVP, please email Zach Miller at zmiller@nmac.org.
The Big Picture: Over 50 and living with HIV in America (NMAC Policy News)
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), out of the nearly 1.2 million people living with HIV in the United States, over half are over the age of 50. With its Over 50 Group, NMAC emphasizes the urgent need to prioritize the well-being of our aging population living with HIV.
While therapeutic advancements in HIV treatment have significantly improved the lives of individuals over 50 with HIV, it’s imperative to ensure their continued protection and support as they navigate the challenges of aging.
Addressing the persistent health challenges confronting individuals over 50 living with HIV requires a nuanced understanding of their unique circumstances. This demographic often grapples with managing multiple chronic conditions as well as mental and behavioral health issues while navigating healthcare systems that may not adequately cater to their needs. These obstacles significantly impact their quality of life and overall wellness.
As we acknowledge the growing population of individuals over 50 living with HIV, NMAC reaffirms its commitment to advocating for comprehensive clinical and support services and tailored healthcare solutions that empower this community to thrive. By fostering collaboration and promoting policies that prioritize their well-being, we can collectively work towards a future where all individuals, regardless of age, receive the care and support they deserve.
Support People with HIV
What To Say When Someone Says They Have HIV* (Huffington Post) By Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – If a friend or partner tells you that they have HIV, you might be unsure how to respond. But you don’t need to know all of the scientific terminology and latest data on HIV to offer comfort and support. Depending on the specific situation and tone, click here* for five things that you might consider saying when someone tells you their HIV status.
ALERT! Florida’s New Immigration Law (SB 1718)
Please share this information widely within our community.
We have been informed that Florida’s new immigration law (SB 1718) requires reporting of services provided to undocumented people who receive medical care in state-funded hospitals and emergency rooms (ER). Ryan White Program services are not affected by this law and remain open to low-income and undocumented people with HIV with no such reporting requirements. Please note the following regarding this new law, which is effective July 1, 2023:
- No client/patient identifying information or protected health information (PHI) can be reported. ⇨ Names, addresses, health status, etc. are not reported.
- This new law DOES NOT impact free clinics, primary care providers, or medical specialists. Only hospitals that accept Medicaid are affected.
- This new law DOES NOT allow hospitals to refuse care to anyone based on their immigration status. ⇨ The person cannot be denied service.
- The state-funded hospital or ER must ask patients (on the admissions or registration form) if they are lawfully present in the United States. HOWEVER, this new law DOES NOT require patients to answer the immigration status question to receive care. ⇨ The person can decline (refuse) to answer the “lawfully present” question.
- Reports will include the number of undocumented people receiving the hospital or ER-based services (admissions and visits) and the total dollar amount of the uncompensated care provided. Reports must be sent quarterly to the Agency for Health Care Administration (Florida Medicaid), who reports annually to the Governor and Florida Legislature.
- Resources
- Full text of the law CS/CS/SB 1718 (flsenate.gov)* See lines 254 – 289.
- Additional resources* See especially the “Breaking Signed Bill” attachments.
- Law Overview Hospital data collection; what the law does; what the law doesn’t do.
- Florida Immigration Coalition (FLIC) https://floridaimmigrant.org/know-your-rights/*; FLIC Immigrant Hotline: 1 (888) 600-5762Know Your Rights SB1718 Linked (Eng)
HIV Awareness Days
HIV Awareness Days and Events
Feature your events on this website and the Community Newsletter. Contact mdcpartnership@behavioralscience.com for details.
Download Gilead’s Social Media Toolkit for HIV Awareness Days: Social Media Toolkit | Gilead HIV*
September 9: National African Immigrants and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day
National African Immigrants and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day #NAIRHHADay | HIV.gov*September 27: National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Hoy es el Día Nacional de Concientización sobre el VIH/SIDA Entre los Hombres Gais, un día para detener el estigma del VIH. #IniciaHablandoVIH: habla sobre las pruebas, condones, PrEP, y las medicinas que tratan el VIH. https://bit.ly/3TkAJQR #NGMHAAD #DetengamosJuntoselVIH
Today is National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to stop HIV stigma and to #StartTalkingHIV: talk about testing, condoms, PrEP, and medicines that treat HIV. https://bit.ly/3ARbgrl #NGMHAAD #StopHIVTogether
December 1: World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day | HIV.gov*#WorldAIDSDay
October 15: National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day
Factsheet – Hispanics in Miami-Dade.
National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day #NLAAD2023 | HIV.gov*
#NLAAD
September 18: National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day #HIVandAging | HIV.gov*
#HIVandAging
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*
February 7: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
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 . . .
March 10: National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
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 . . .”
May 18: HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day #HVAD | HIV.gov*February 28: HIV Is Not A Crime Awareness Day
- HIV Criminalization Legal & Policy Assessment Tool | ChangeLab Solutions (website)
- HIV Criminalization Legal and Policy Assessment Tool (Tool)
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- 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
March: National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS
May 19: National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day #APIMay19 | HIV.gov*April 10: National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day
National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day #NYHAAD | HIV.gov*
#NYHAAD
From Advocates for Youth*
MONDAY, APRIL 7th – #NYHAAD 101 Launch
- Stay tuned to our Instagram account @advocatesforyouth to learn more about the NYHAAD campaign, our values, and our demands.
TUESDAY, APRIL 8th – NYHAAD Ambassador Spotlights
- Follow us at @MyStoryOutLoud to see how NYHAAD Ambassadors are leading HIV prevention, treatment, and care campaigns in their communities.
THURSDAY, APRIL 10th – Virtual Roundtable at 5pm ET
- April 10th is National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day! Join us and thousands of accounts across the country in posting online using #NYHAAD. We encourage you to use the Social Media Toolkit here for inspiration. Remember to use #NYHAAD in your posts, no matter what social media network you choose.
- In addition, be sure to meet us online from 5:00 PM EST – 6:30 PM EST for #OurHIVPlan: Voices of Activists Living with HIV. This youth-led panel features three activists living with HIV sharing their experiences, insights, and demands. From access to prevention, treatment, and care to bold strategies for ending the epidemic, this conversation centers youth leadership and calls for action rooted in equity, support, and lived experience. Register here.
FRIDAY, APRIL 11th – Movie Night! at 9pm ET
- Join us for a virtual screening and live chat. As the world was asked to stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, they recognized a need for affinity and community remains. Click here to register for the screening of The Year We Thought About Love, directed and produced by Ellen Brodsky.
March 20: National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day #NNHAAD | HIV.gov*July 21: Zero HIV Stigma Day
June 5: HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day
August 27: National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
June 27: National HIV Testing Day
#HIVTestingDay
June 27: National HIV Testing Day | HIV.gov*
Walgreens and Greater Than HIV/STDs, a public information campaign of KFF, are joining with health departments and community organizations to provide free rapid HIV, syphilis and hepatitis C testing at more than 575 Walgreens stores on June 27 for the nation’s largest National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) event.
With more than 415 local testing partners in nearly all states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, this year’s activation marks a record level of participation in the partnership’s 15-year history. Since 2011, KFF’s Greater Than HIV and Walgreens National HIV Community Partnership has provided more than 93,000 free HIV/STD tests through the in-store NHTD program.
HIV and STD testing will be available on-site in a private area of the store or mobile unit administered by trained counselors with results available in 20 minutes or less. Information about the latest in prevention, including PrEP and doxy PEP, and advances in treatment will also be available.
More than 22,000 rapid HIV, syphilis and hepatitis C tests have been donated to support this year‘s activation by leading manufacturers, including Diagnostics Direct, NOWDiagnostics, OraSure Technologies, Chembio Diagnostics, and bioLytical Laboratories.
Click here for a list of participating Walgreens stores and testing hours. Appointments are not required.
August 20: Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day #SHAAD | HIV.gov* #SHAAD
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/
Planning Resources
Post Your Awareness Days Events on AIDSNET.org
HIV.gov’s Guide to Planning Awareness Day Activities
HIV.gov guide to help you plan for Awareness Day events, activities, and outreach.
HIV Testing
Free, reduced cost, and at-home HIV testing is widely available in Miami-Dade County.
HIV Testing
Find an HIV Testing Site Near You!
Free HIV Rapid Testing, Free HCV Rapid Testing, HIV Treatment, Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C Treatment and More at Midway Specialty Care Center
Free HIV Rapid Testing, Free HCV Rapid Testing, HIV Treatment, Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C Treatment and More!
- South Miami, 7000 SW 62nd Avenue, Suite 320, Miami, Florida 33143. (305) 740-6071
- Mercy Hospital, 3661 S Miami Avenue, Suite 202, Miami, Florida 33133. (786) 772-0319
- Miami Beach, 4308 Alton Road, Suite 860, Miami Beach, Florida 33140. (305) 674-2766
Test for HIV at Home!
Free At-Home Self Testing Kits from the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County
From Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County. Free at-home HIV testing for Miami-Dade County residents. Order your free at-home HIV test kit. Test yourself and find out your HIV status at no cost to you and from the comfort of your home.
Free At-Home Self Testing Kits from We Are Greater Than AIDS
HIV testing may look different, but it’s still available! To support expanded HIV testing options during COVID-19, Greater Than AIDS and Walgreens, along with OraSure Technologies, donated 10,000 OraQuick In-Home HIV Tests to community partners.
Clarification Regarding Together TakeMeHome and TakeMeHome™ (May 13, 2025)
From Stephen Lee MD, MBA, DHSM, Executive Director, NASTAD:
Together TakeMeHome (TTMH)* is a national direct-to-consumer program that offers free HIV self-tests through mail delivery. As you may have seen in recent media coverage*, due to the recent reduction in force across the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), the Division of HIV Prevention (DHP) staff who oversaw the TTMH program have been let go. With no staffing to oversee the project, Emory University received notice that, despite the success of the TTMH program, it will be terminated when the grant year ends in September 2025. NASTAD and BHOC served as sub-awardee partners of Emory on Together TakeMeHome (TTMH).
We want to take the opportunity to clarify that TakeMeHome™*, the first public health STI and HIV self-testing program for health departments which was developed by BHOC and is managed jointly by BHOC and NASTAD, is still alive and going strong. TakeMeHome™ offers a variety of lab-based and rapid STI and HIV self-testing options, including OraQuick™ and FirstToKnow™ rapid syphilis test.
Housing Resources
Community Rightful Center Inc. Transitional Housing and Employment Program (THEP) for individuals living with HIV
THEP provides short-term housing and individualized support to help participants move toward long-term stability and self-sufficiency. While enrolled in the program, participants receive case management, employment assistance, financial planning support, and access to mental and emotional wellness resources.
Participant Requirements and Application Process:
Eligibility criteria and application steps are outlined in the attached form. Case managers referring clients are asked to complete the referral application and include all requested documentation. Once received, our team will coordinate an intake interview with the participant and the referring case manager to ensure the program aligns with the client’s goals and needs.
Posted October 2025
HOPWA
The City of Miami Office of Community Development*
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)* The Short-term Rental, Mortgage and Utility Assistance Program (hereafter referred to as STRMU) is for income-eligible households who have a member who is HIV+, and can provide multiple weeks of short-term rental, mortgage and/or utility assistance to help keep the applicant housed. The household must be low income. Update: This program is closed at this time as funding is exhausted. (June 2025)
If You are Homeless or About to be Homeless
If you are homeless or about to be homeless, please contact the City of Miami Outreach team at 1 (877) 994-4357 for assistance and registration.
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
Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust
The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust* serves as the lead agency for Miami-Dade County’s homeless Continuum of Care.
- 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
Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence, Inc. (HOPE, Inc.)
HOPE, Inc.* The only non-profit focused on fighting housing discrimination in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties
Affordable Housing - Miami-Dade County Government Resources
HUD Resource Locator offers real-time HUD housing information at the fingertips of people looking to quickly connect with building managers, public housing authority representatives, and property management companies to inquire about housing availability and other housing-related questions.
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.
Utility and Rental Assistance
Low Income Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) Program* The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally-funded program that helps low-income households pay for cooling or heating their homes. Miami-Dade County uses LIHEAP to help qualified residents pay their energy bill and offer additional help in cases of energy crisis.
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.
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Waiting List
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list is closed. Visit the Waiting List – NMA Portal (mdvoucher.com) * for details.
The 2024 Miami Dade Housing Choice Voucher waitlist application submission period is now closed.
Updated June 2025.
Transitional Housing Employment Program
Community Rightful Center Transitional Housing Employment Program
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.
Jobs and Volunteering
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Job Assistance and Special Opportunities
- United Way – UpSkill Miami* UpSkill Miami fosters strategic collaborations, bringing together underserved populations, training providers and employers in Miami-Dade County. The fund serves to upskill and reskill the local workforce, offering them training, support and employment opportunities in high-demand industries. By creating a pathway to jobs that provide economic mobility and avenues for career growth, we can profoundly transform the lives of many in our local community.
- JP-PAS Personal Attendant Services Program* JP-PAS provides monthly stipends to adult Floridians with significant disabilities who require personal assistance services to attain and maintain competitive and integrated employment.
- Reemployment Assistance* If your employment has been negatively impacted as a result of the mitigation efforts in Florida to stop the spread of COVID-19, you may be eligible to receive Reemployment Assistance . . . Deadline Date: Open
HIV/STD Outreach Specialist
Care 4 U Community Health Center
- Immediate job openings for full-time Outreach Specialists. These positions will engage individuals living with HIV/AIDS and at risk for potential exposure to HIV/STD, emphasis on high risk populations including people of color, men who have sex with men (MSM), and persons of transgender and gender nonconforming experience, for the purpose of connecting them to HIV testing, medical treatment and prevention services including PrEP. Outreach Specialists will provide HIV/STD testing, HIV/STD health education, risk reduction interventions, condom distribution, referrals and linkage to care and support services in neighborhoods or venues in Liberty City and surrounding areas. Occasional nights/weekends hours are required. (Updated 03/25/25)
Project Access Foundation
- Outreach Specialist* This is a grant-funded position that works with diverse communities. The overall responsibilities are to conduct Comprehensive HIV Prevention activities (including but not limited to outreach, education, HIV & STD testing and counseling, PrEP/nPEP navigation, and Linkage to Care) at venues throughout Miami-Dade County; and conduct Risk-Reduction counseling. Responsible for: knowing proper testing and confidentiality procedures, client risk/treatment assessment, and client assistance and follow up as needed. (Updated 03/25/25)
HIV Patient Navigator
(Updated 03/25/25)
HIV Tester (Certified; Part-Time)
(Updated 03/25/25)
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counselors
Care 4 U Community Health Center
- Mental Health / Substance Abuse Counselor (Licensed) Care 4 U Community Health Center, a nonprofit medical clinic in Miami’s inner city is seeking a licensed mental health professional to provide behavioral health services to individuals struggling with mental illness and/or addiction. This position works with community resources to develop appropriate treatment and counseling plans for clients and partners with clients to address their behavioral health needs. (Updated 03/25/25)
Project Access Foundation
- Mental Health Counselor* Project Access Foundation is seeking candidates for a Mental Health Counselor to join our team. In this position, you will assist our clients by providing screening, assessment, counseling, and education to individuals struggling with issues of substance abuse, and/or other mental health disorders.
Search by Organization
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Amazing individuals working for positive people at AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)! Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees? Click the link below.
Borinquen Medical Centers
Borinquen Medical Centers* provide a comprehensive range of health and social services to our culturally diverse community throughout Miami-Dade County. Our quality services are accessible throughout the area through a multi-discipline approach. We provide wide-ranging services of primary medical care, essential support services, and medication for individuals with HIV. If you are looking to make a difference and place to grow, join our team!
CAN Community Health
The mission of CAN Community Health* is to inspire and contribute to the health and well-being of those affected by HIV, hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted diseases by providing the best care through outreach, integrated clinical practice, advocacy, education, and research.
Care 4 U Community Health Center
Care 4 U Community Health Center* is a comprehensive community health center, providing a full range of health care and preventative services to our community’s adult, adolescent, pediatric and specialty needs populations.
Care Resource
Care Resource* is a non-profit organization and a Federally Qualified Health Center with 4 locations located in Midtown Miami, Little Havana, Miami Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. Care Resource provide comprehensive health and support services to address the full health care needs of our pediatric, adolescent and adult populations.
Florida Department of Health (FDOH)
The Florida Department of Health is looking for individuals to serve in a variety of roles. Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play. Promoting wellness by encouraging healthy behaviors, preventing the spread of disease by vaccinating children and adults, educating people about the risks of tobacco are just a few examples of public health in action.
Jessie Trice Community Health System
Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc (JTCHS)* is one of Miami-Dade County’s preeminent federally qualified community healthcare centers, governed by a remarkably dedicated Board of Directors (51% of which are users of the medical and dental services) and a diverse, incredibly talented, committed family of providers and staff.
Jessie Trice Community Health System Employment Opportunities*
Latinos Salud
Latinos Salud* is Florida’s only gay, minority-based HIV agency. With locations in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, Latino Salud seeks to reduce the burden of communicable diseases, using a community engagement model.
Miami Beach Community Health Center, Inc.
Miami Beach Community Health Center, Inc.* (MBCHC) is a full-service outpatient medical clinic which has been providing health care in Miami-Dade County since 1977. Our mission is to provide our patients with a patient-centered medical home with high quality, affordable primary health care and specialty services, chronic disease management, and support services.
Miami-Dade County
Midway Specialty Care Center
Midway Specialty Care Center* Not-for-profit network of clinics is committed to providing access to a comprehensive infectious disease care center with access to behavioral health services, gynecological care and nutritional support.
New Hope C.O.R.P.S.
New Hope C.O.R.P.S.* is dedicated to the re-entry into society of those individuals struggling with homelessness, poverty, alcohol, substance use and mental health disorders utilizing a faith and evidenced based approach to treatment. Contact (786) 243-1003, Executive Director, Stephen Alvarez (Ext 208) or Maritza Carvajal (Ext 223).
Positive People Network, Inc.
Positive People Network, Inc.* Mission: To change the quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS. To empower, strengthen and uplift All People Living with HIV/AIDS. Please contact contactus@positivepeoplenetworkinc.org to get involved!
Pridelines
Pridelines* A fun and rewarding place to work with a team committed to supporting, educating, and empowering South Florida’s LGB youth and community to promote dialogue, wellness, and to foster social change.
Project Access Foundation
The mission of Project Access Foundation* is to improve the overall community health of South Florida by increasing access to high quality healthcare services for all community members, including special populations. PAF provides access to primary medical, dental and behavioral health services with an emphasis on the underserved communities of South Florida, as well as to train future health care providers in community and patient-centered health. PAF’s model relies on the delivery of compassionate, enthusiastic healthcare exceeding patient expectations every time; regardless of their cultural, financial, and social status, or sexual orientation.
LGB Resources
There are many ways to make sure your organization is a safe space for the LGB community. Consider hanging an Everyone Welcome Here rainbow sign or banner at your front desk or in your office. Just Google “Everyone Welcome Here” for a flood of colorful and creative ways to promote this message!
In CommUNITY
Financial Resources for LGB from MoneyGeek.com
- New Resources from MoneyGeek.com (November 2024)
Quick Links
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
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. 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?
REACH Equity Team at University of Miami looking for CAB Members (Latino MSM)
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 (baq6@miami.edu) or Yareli Sosa (yxs1200@miami.edu) for more information.
Shigella Infection Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men
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.
Other Local, State and Federal Assistance
Miami-Dade County Food Assistance Community Response (Deadline Date: 11-30-25)
Miami-Dade County Food Assistance Community Response
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has launched a countywide emergency response to address the impact of the ongoing federal government shutdown on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which are likely to be interrupted starting November 1st. As this could put hundreds of thousands of families at risk, from our children to our seniors on a fixed income, Miami-Dade County is activating a coordinated emergency food distribution effort to ensure that vulnerable families who depend on SNAP benefits can continue to access nutritious food during this period of uncertainty. Miami-Dade County is working with trusted local partners including United Way Miami, Farm Share, and Feeding South Florida, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Department of Emergency Management and Department of Community Services. This is an all-hands-on-deck effort and we are asking for all our residents to get involved at this critical time. To all who are able – we ask that you please donate what you can to help our families and neighbors in need. Food for our fellow neighbors is always welcomed, but monetary donations provide the most immediate assistance and enable our community partners to provide the items in greatest need. And for those in need of food assistance, please find available resources here: https://www.miamidade.gov/global/initiatives/food-distribution/home.page?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_miami&stream=top
Deadline Date: 2025-11-30
Vision Care ~ Free and Reduced-Cost Resources
Resources listed below are provided as a guide to assist you in finding free or low-cost vision care options. Please visit the links provided and contact each resource individually for further information. The local Ryan White Program does not provide assistance for general vision correction through prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses.
- New Eyes for the Needy (new-eyes.org)* ~ Free and reduced Priced Prescription Eyeglasses. New Eyes transforms the lives of children and adults facing financial hardship across the United States through the simple, yet critical, tool of eyeglasses.
- Get Free or Low-Cost Eye Care | National Eye Institute (nih.gov)* ~ Programs that offer free or low-cost eye care. These programs offer free or low-cost eye care. Keep in mind that you’ll need to apply to get help from these programs — and many programs have specific requirements, like having a low income or a higher risk of certain eye diseases. Most of these programs provide services across the United States, but your area may have local organizations and services that can help, too.
- How to Find a Free Eye Exam | NVISION Eye Centers (nvisioncenters.com)* ~ How to Find a Free Eye Exam: A Guide. If you lack vision insurance to cover the cost of a complete eye test or you can’t afford to pay out of your pocket, multiple agencies and organizations now make vision care much more accessible by offering free or low-cost eye scan options. Various community organizations and public health programs offer vision help to people in need, including those in low-income brackets, children, the disabled, and senior citizens.
- EyeCare America – American Academy of Ophthalmology (aao.org)* Preserving sight for over 35 years.
- EyeCare America, one of the country’s leading public service programs, provides eye care through our volunteer ophthalmologists. Since 1985, we have helped more than 2.2 million seniors and those at increased risk of glaucoma access eyecare and resources. Ninety percent of the care provided is at no out-of-pocket cost to the patient.
- Información de Asistencia Financiera ~ The American Academy of Ophthalmology EyeCare America® Program (La Fundación de la Academia de Oftalmología en los EE.UU.) EyeCare America brinda atención oftalmológica a los ciudadanos estadounidenses y residentes legales a través de oftalmólogos voluntarios, a menudo sin costo de desembolso para aquellos que califican. Visite AAO.org/EyeCareAmerica para averiguar si usted o alguien que usted conoce califica para el cuidado del ojo. Más del 90 por ciento de la atención que se brinda a los pacientes de EyeCare America no se paga de bolsillo.
- Eyes of Hope (vspvision.com)* Empowering Human Potential Through Sight™ We believe that eye care is essential, yet 1.1 billion people around the world live with vision impairment and can’t get the care they need. VSP Vision Eyes of Hope addresses barriers of income, distance, and disaster to provide equitable access to eye care and eyewear where it’s needed most. To date, we’ve provided access to no-cost vision care for more than 3.8 million people in need.
Local – Miami-Dade County
The Community Resource Link*
Simply Healthcare resources to get help finding food, jobs, a place to live and other things you may need.
EHE Health Tec at The Village South! If a client does not have a device to participate in the program one will be provide by The Village South to be returned at the end of treatment. To be eligible for the program the client must have an HIV diagnoses. No insurance is need for the client to be enrolled into the program. To make a referral please send contact and demographic information to Admissions Director Israel Gonzales at Israel.gonzales@westcare.com. Services:
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- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Individual Therapy
- Case Management
- Peer Services
- Telehealth Sessions Offered (tablet or cell phone provided, if needed)
- Urinalysis & Alcohol Test Weekly (via In-Home/On-Site)
Borinquen Medical Centers will soon be opening a Dental site in North Miami, at 12601 NE 7th Avenue, North Miami, FL 33161. Services include: Cleanings, Tooth Colored Fillings, Extractions, Root Canals, Crowns, Dentures, Emergency Services. Most insurance accepted. For uninsured, discount rates available. Dr. Michelle Soheil, Dental Director, (305) 576-6611.
Extended Hours at CAN Community Health: Click for details on dates and times of extended hours at the Miami Gardens and South beach locations.
State – Florida
MyACCESS.myflfamilies.com* Floridians who get food, cash or health care assistance through the government now need to navigate a new website. The Florida Department of Children and Families is launching a new “My Access Portal” for assistance with SNAP, TANF and Medicaid programs. The agency says the new platform is more modern and user-friendly, works better on mobile devices, streamlines document uploading, and should make getting government assistance faster.
Florida’s Poison Control Centers* Toll-free hotline: 1 (800) 222-1222. Florida Poison Information Center – Miami: Jackson Memorial Hospital; University of Miami Miller School of Medicine; Highland Professional Building, 1801 NW 9th Avenue, 1st Floor, Miami, FL 33136.
Florida Department of Health* What you need to know now about COVID-19 in Florida.
Florida Department of Children and Families*
Tobacco Free Florida* Quitting tobacco isn’t easy, and there are many ways to go about it. But whether you quit on your own or with a little extra help, we’re here to help you on your quit journey and help you choose the right way for you.
Federal – United States
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline* We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. 988 is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.)
Social Security* Print the factsheet: How to Qualify for Social Security Disability With HIV/AIDS If you have a medical condition, such as HIV or AIDS, that keeps you from working, you may qualify for Social Security Disability* benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees two disability programs that provide monthly benefits to those who are disabled or have a serious and can no longer work full time. The SSA uses a medical guide, which is called the Blue Book*, to determine eligibility. The Blue Book has a listing that applies to HIV/AIDS. To be approve with that listing, you must meet the specific criteria.
Optum Pharmacy The only nationally certified pharmacy with a dedicated HIV account management team. Optum provides: American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVP)-certified pharmacists; A specially trained clinical HIV team; Financial assistance specialists that will exhaust all efforts to get funding; Multilingual capabilities; Prior authorization and appeals team; Clinical management program and consistent patient follow up to promote optimal outcomes. Click here for the Optum Pharmacy website*.
Hurricane Season Resources
PrEP, PEP and nPEP
PrEP, PEP and nPEP
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) A comprehensive HIV prevention strategy that involves the daily use of antiretroviral medications to reduce the risk of HIV infection in HIV-negative individuals.
PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) Taking antiretroviral medicines (ART) after being potentially exposed to HIV to prevent becoming infected.
nPEP (Non-occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) Short-term treatment started as soon as possible after high-risk non-occupational exposure to an infectious agent, such as HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV), or hepatitis C virus (HCV).
Find PrEP, PEP and nPEP Near You!
- 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!*
- 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.
University of Washington Infectious Diseases Education & Assessment (IDEA) Program - Doxy PEP Guidelines for Clinicians and National HIV PrEP Curriculum
Doxy PEP guide for clinicians on both the NSTDC and National HIV PrEP Curriculum.
HRSA HAB Releases New Doxy PEP and STI Program Letter
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*
PrEPVu resources to raise awareness about PrEP inequities
Barriers and Facilitators to Expanding PrEP Coverage in Southern Ending the HIV Epidemic States and Jurisdictions
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 Michael@PrEP4All.org.
CDC’s New #ShesWell Initiative Aims to Increase PrEP Awareness among Women and Their Healthcare Providers
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.
CDC Educational Resources on PrEP and PEP
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.
Health Centers on the Front Lines Podcast: Long-Acting injectable PrEP & HIV Treatment
Video resources for the Ryan White Program.
HIV Prevention Certified Provider 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.
PrEP Ancillary Support Services Now Allowable Use of CDC HIV Funding
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.
Task Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement on PrEP for HIV Prevention, Invites Public Comment
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.
NASTAD PrEP Coverage Brief: PrEP Services Covered with No Cost-Sharing
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 PrEP@NASTAD.org with questions or to request TA on PrEP financing and coverage.
PrEP, PEP and nPEP News 2018-2022
- 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)
Support Groups and Group Activities
Virtual an in-person support groups and group activities. Please contact the organizer to confirm details.
Support Group for Bilingual Women
Support group for bilingual women* meets on the last Friday of Each month 12-1:30 PM.
Support Group for Victims/Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence (In Spanish)
Support Group for victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Spanish. This group takes place the second Thursday of every month.
To register and attend, participants must call Jessica Montejo at (786) 275-4364; (786) 334-6992; or (305) 603-9876.
Survivors’ Pathway Support Groups (In Spanish)
Please call Jessica Montejo at (786) 275-4364; (786) 334-6992; or (305) 603-9876 for details.
Surveys and Studies
2025 HIV Care Needs Survey
Download and complete a paper survey:
- In English: 2025 HIV Care Needs Survey
- En español: Encuesta sobre las Necesidades de Atención a personas con VIH en el 2025
- Subrecipient organizations are requested to collect completed surveys from respondents, submit collect completed paper surveys and deliver them in batches to BSR. Completed surveys can be dropped off at BSR for data entry, any time up to and including the deadline for submission. BSR’s address is: Behavioral Science Research Corporation, 2121 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 240, Coral Gables, FL 33134.
Complete the survey online: https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/rDB1W7
- All people with HIV over the age of 18 are invited to participate in this survey by the Florida Department of Health.
- This survey was developed with input and feedback from people with HIV and stakeholders across Florida. Today, your input is requested on the overall care you receive. Offering just 10 minutes of your time to complete this survey can really help. Results from this survey will guide patient care services and funding to help address unmet needs in communities throughout Florida.
- Recognizing that some questions in the survey are personal, be assured your responses will be kept confidential and will not be attributed to you. Please answer as honestly as possible. The Florida Department of Health and statewide and local planning groups are dedicated to meeting the needs of people with HIV throughout the state and in your local area.
Closing date: November 30, 2025
Help Us Understand the Impact of Cuts to Public Funding
The Miami Foundation – Help Us Understand the Impact of Cuts to Public Funding
As part of The Miami Foundation’s (Foundation) ongoing effort to identify the best ways to support you in this moment, the Foundation partnered with regional philanthropic peers to develop a survey to better understand the size and scope of recent and anticipated public funding cuts affecting nonprofit organizations. The shared goal is to assess the potential impact on services, staffing, and communities, and explore how the Foundation can be most responsive and supportive. Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to designate one respondent – ideally the Executive Director, CEO, CFO, or another senior staff member with knowledge of your organization’s funding sources, operations, and strategic planning. Only one submission per organization is requested.
The survey can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NPO_funding_survey.
The Foundation understands the potential hesitation in sharing data at this moment. Please know that all responses will be stored securely, kept confidential, and reported only in aggregate, anonymized form. We encourage you to review the Survey Purpose and Data Use Statement for additional information (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X0b_pcrXVIedTX34F1QY-ZDP5Ne5T7nq/edit?tab=t.0). The Miami Foundation is proud to partner with PhilanthropyMiami, United Way Miami, and our many other partners in this work. We stand ready to listen, learn, and support.
Deadline Date: 2025-05-23
Words Matter: Experiences of Stigmatizing Language Among Women Living with HIV
We invite you to participate in an important anonymous survey called “Words Matter: Experiences of Stigmatizing Language Among Women Living with HIV.” This study is led by The Well Project and a team of community and academic partners, and funded by Merck.
Words and language describe who we are and how we connect with the world around us, and with ourselves. For many years, The Well Project has raised awareness of the importance of language in sharing facts about HIV and addressing stigma. We have also strived to modify the language we use as new insights emerge in our communities as to what terms are considered most appropriate, accurate, and affirming.
The purpose of this research is to better understand how language used in healthcare and service settings affects the lives and care experiences of women living with HIV. Your voice can help improve how providers and systems communicate with and support women in our community.
- Who can participate?
- Adults (18+) who identify as living with HIV
- Able to complete an online survey in English
- What to expect:
- The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete
- All responses are anonymous
- After completing the survey, you’ll have the option to enter a separate drawing for one of fifty $25 gift cards
Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WordsMatterDirectEmail
If you have any questions about the study, feel free to contact Bridgette Picou at bpicou@thewellproject.org.
Thank you for sharing your experiences and helping us make care more respectful and stigma-free.
Determinants of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medications uptake among young people aged 18-29 years living in Florida
The survey is completely anonymous because it does not collect personal identifying information, and it can be accessed at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1AMnfXo4c1Hj-s0aMFbCkW7fpIoz5gvkvqMaRHNGRtjc/edit?pli=1
Please share!
Paid Research: LaGrippe Research - Hepatitis C Study
LaGrippe Research is currently recruiting for a project on Hepatitis C. For this project they are inviting adults who have been diagnosed with Hepatitis C to participate. The purpose of this research is to better understand the experience of people living with or having undergone treatment for hepatitis C. This will be in the form of a 60-minute telephone discussion along with two 30-minute surveys to complete after the call for compensation of $225. Participants must live in the USA.
If you are interested, please fill out our preliminary questions online here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NNTMMSS*
If you have any questions, please contact Maggie | 847-373-4104 | Maggie@lagripperesearch.com
Paid Research: LaGrippe Research - HIV Stigma
LaGrippe Research, a market research firm specializing in healthcare, is working with an LGBTQIA+ non-profit organization on a project regarding HIV Stigma and are inviting adults in the United States to participate. Should this apply to you, please see below for details.
This will be in the form of a 90-minute focus group discussion. Those that qualify and participate will be compensated $100 for the group discussion and $50 for a short pre-task as a thank you. The discussions will begin the week of September 22nd.
If you are interested, please fill out our preliminary questions online here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TZF5SHK
If you have any questions, please contact John|224-358-9023 | john@lagripperesearch.com
INSTACARE - It’s time to start living positively!
INSTACARE It’s time to start living positively. INSTACARE is a research program that brings the support of a Community Health Worker (CHW) to your clinical team to help patients better manage their HIV. Participants can receive up to $400 for their participation in the study. Contact (305) 243-1497; www.champ305.com*; champrising305@gmail.com for more information.
The PRIDE Study. Your Story. Your Health.
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?
Barriers and Facilitators to Expanding PrEP Coverage in Southern Ending the HIV Epidemic States and Jurisdictions
Barriers and Facilitators to Expanding PrEP Coverage in Southern Ending the HIV Epidemic States and Jurisdictions* 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 Michael@PrEP4All.org.
PURPOSE 2: A clinical study to evaluate if Lenacapavir (LEN), an investigational medicine, given every 6 months can help to reduce the chance of getting HIV through sex (PrEP)
PURPOSE 2*: A clinical study to evaluate if Lenacapavir (LEN), an investigational medicine, given every 6 months can help to reduce the chance of getting HIV through sex (PrEP). Miami Gardens, FL: PURPOSE 2 clinical trials are available now for eligible South Florida residents. Contact the CAN Community Health team at (754) 701-6920 to learn more or visit PURPOSEStudies.com.
Merck Treatment Naïve Study Please reach out to any of these sites if you are interested:
- 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
Recursos En Español
Leveraging Latinx Leadership for HIV Success in Uncertain Times
The International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (IAPAC) hosted an April 30, 2025, session at the NaLa 2025 conference in Las Vegas, NV, USA, focused on leveraging Latinx leadership for HIV success in uncertain times. Click here for the IAPAC website and Leveraging Latinx Leadership for HIV Success in Uncertain Times blogpost from IAPAC President/CEO Dr. José M. Zuniga, who opened the session with framing remarks.
Facing HIV Health Disparities in Latino Communities
By: Ranier Simons, ADAP Blog Guest Contributor
While overall HIV rates in the United States have been in decline, HIV is still a present and impactful issue. This is especially true for communities that experience a higher impact of HIV-related health disparities. One of these groups is the Latino community. The Latino community is second to the Black community about bearing the HIV burden. Several challenges converge in maintaining HIV’s disproportionate impact on the Latino community, including racism, stigma, language barriers, and access. In recently reported data for 2022 by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) the Latino community was about 18 percent of the U.S. population, but represented 33 percent of new HIV diagnoses.
REACH Equity Team at University of Miami looking for CAB Members
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 (baq6@miami.edu) or Yareli Sosa (yxs1200@miami.edu) for more information.
¡Nuevo! Folletos de referencia rápida de la Guía de Capacitación en español!
¡Nuevo! Folletos de referencia rápida de la Guía de Capacitación en español* ¡A Planning CHATT le complace anunciar que ahora pueden descargarse las versiones en idioma español de nuestros folletos de referencia rápida! Estos folletos brindan información fundamental, consejos y prácticas apropiadas en relación con una amplia variedad de temas de planificación de VIH y actividades de los consejos de planificación/órganos de planificación (PC/PB, por sus siglas en inglés).
Los folletos de referencia rápida pueden encontrarse en la página web “Recursos de Planning CHATT en español”* disponible en TargetHIV.org, y dentro de los diez módulos de la Guía de Capacitación para los consejos de planificación/órganos de planificación de la Parte A del Programa Ryan White contra el VIH/SIDA* (RWHAP, por sus siglas en inglés).
Telesalud: Telehealth.HHS.gov
Telesalud: Telehealth.HHS.gov
Centro de información de confianza que puede usar para mejorar su experiencia con la telesalud.
La telesalud —a veces llamada telemedicina— le permite ver al profesional de la salud sin tener que ir al consultorio. Puede asistir a una teleconsulta en línea usando una computadora, una tableta o un teléfono inteligente
Webinars and Training
Upcoming Training and Webinars
November 12: Perceptions of COVID-19 Vaccination among People with HIV in South Florida: Insights to Increase Trust and Uptake
November 17: NATAP Webinar: Management of Persons Living with HIV Review 2025
October 21: Gearing Up for Integrated Planning 3.0: Virtual Office Hours
Join the HRSA HAB-supported Integrated HIV/AIDS Planning Technical Assistance Center (IHAP TAC) on October 21, 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET for a virtual office hours and peer sharing opportunity to discuss Integrated Planning 3.0. This open forum is an opportunity for jurisdictions to ask questions, share their current planning approaches, and discuss challenges and strategies associated with Integrated Plan development and ongoing community engagement. There will not be a formal presentation or peer panel. Participants are encouraged to bring any questions they might have. Plan to attend in person as this session will not be recorded.
Ongoing Training and Recorded Webinars
University of Washington Infectious Diseases Education & Assessment (IDEA) Program - New Podcasts and Mini Lectures (Updated June 2025)
Hepatitis C Online Launches HCV Test and Cure
- Health care providers will develop core proficiency in how to screen and diagnose hepatitis C virus (HCV), manage direct acting antivirals (DAAs) treatment, and assess for cure via the new highly interactive, 5-hour Hepatitis C Online HCV Test and Cure fundamentals module. Free CME/CNE/CE, Certificates of Completion, and an optional HCV Test and Cure Training Certificate is available.
National HIV Curriculum
- National HIV Curriculum Podcast episodes explore practice-changing issues and updates in HIV diagnosis, management, and prevention through case discussions, expert interviews, and literature reviews:
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- Switching ART Regimens: A Discussion – Expert Interview
- Disseminated MAC: Evaluation and Management – Case Discussion
- Initial ART Regimens Considerations: A Discussion – Expert Interview
- Implementation of the New HHS Anal Cancer Screening Guidelines – Expert Interview
- Pneumocystis Pneumonia: Management – Case Discussion
- The ANCHOR Study: Does Treatment of Anal HSIL Prevent Anal Cancer? – Literature Review
National HIV PrEP Curriculum
- New Clinician’s Information Guide: Doxy PEP for STI Prevention helps health care professionals implement CDC’s June 2024 guidelines on the use of doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis (doxy PEP).
National STD Curriculum
- NEW National STD Curriculum Podcast episodes explore innovative and significant STD issues and discuss the clinical implications through conference summaries, expert interviews, and literature reviews:
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- Syphilis: Immune Response & Vaccine Development – Expert Interview
- IDWeek 2024: Mpox Updates – Conference Summary
- Syphilis: A 2024 Update – Literature Review
- Antimicrobial Resistance in STI Pathogens – Expert Interview
- STI Diagnostic Testing Options & Implementation – Expert Interview
- New Clinician’s Information Guide: Doxy PEP for STI Prevention helps health care professionals implement CDC’s June 2024 guidelines on the use of doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis (doxy PEP).
Hepatitis C Online
- NEW Hepatitis C Online Mini-Lectures where national experts discuss clinically relevant topics:
Posted March 7, 2025
Long-Acting Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Cabotegravir/Rilpivirine (CAB/RPV) Resources and Self-Paced Training
The NYC Health Department, Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and Sexually Transmitted Infection’s Clinical Advisory Team is happy to announce the following resources on Long-Acting Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Cabotegravir/Rilpivirine (CAB/RPV) to support the HIV care workforce, which are clinical and nonclinical staff providing care for people with HIV:
- (NEW) Six downloadable resources for the HIV care team and clients are available here.* Client-facing resources have been translated and are available in the top 13 languages in NYC.
HealthHIV HIV Prevention Certified Provider (HIVPCP)™ Certification Program
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.”
HealthHIV - HIV Treatment Innovation Certificate Program - Earn up to 5 CME Credit Hours - Free!
The HealthHIV HIV Treatment Innovation Certificate Program* is a CME/CE-certified multi-module educational certificate program that will prepare providers already providing HIV care/treatment to treat more complex patient cases.
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.
Miami-Dade County Ryan White Program Monthly Research Symposium
Miami-Dade County Ryan White Program Monthly Research Symposium Provided by Florida International University and Behavioral Science Research to explore findings from FIU/BSR research studies drawn from Ryan White Program client interviews and client data analyses.
- 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)
Examining Housing Instability and Care Outcomes among Women Living with HIV
Examining Housing Instability and Care Outcomes among Women Living with HIV Presented by Dr. Sofia Fernandez, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work. Presented on October 29, 2022
Women, Families and Students
Women
Black Women and HIV: Empowerment through Engagement, Education, and Enrichment
Black Women and HIV: Empowerment through Engagement, Education, and Enrichment
Women-Centered HIV Care Practices That Facilitate Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence and Viral Suppression - November 2024 Presentation by Dr. Mary Jo Trepka
Click to download the complete presentation. Contact mdcpartnership@behavioralscience.com to join the Partnership’s distribution list for future events.
Targeted Outreach for Pregnant Women Act (TOPWA)
Enroll Today! One of the many benefits of enrolling in the program are the baby showers hosted by TOPWA!
TOPWA Borinquen Medical Centers Facebook Page* We are all currently facing challenging times with the current pandemic. In efforts to still provide our TOPWA services to patients in need, we invite you to please share our current Facebook page to patients that can benefit from it. On the page, we are sharing information on local events, food drives, and COVID-19. In addition we will be having a virtual baby shower and raffling baby items. We want this Facebook page to bring new and existing moms a shine of hope during this pandemic.
Abuse Hotline (DCF)
The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day and 7 days a week of known or suspected child abuse, neglect, or abandonment and reports of known or suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult. If you suspect or know of a child or adult that is in immediate danger, call 911
Domestic Violence Prevention Hotline: 800-799-7233 or 800-787-3224 (TTY)
Violence Prevention: Violence is an urgent public health problem. From infants to the elderly, it affects people in all stages of life and can lead to a lifetime of physical, emotional, and economic problems. CDC is committed to preventing violence so that everyone can be safe and healthy.
Ashley’s Story - An Informed Journey Toward Breastfeeding
Local HIV community advocate, Miami-Dade HIV/AIDS Partnership committee member, and “I am a Work of ART” campaign creative partner shares her journey with HIV.gov.
For Us, By Us – OIDP’s New Initiative Will Address Unique Needs of Black Women in the HIV Response
In solidarity with the theme of the 2023 US Conference on HIV/AIDS, “A Love Letter to Black Women,” the HHS Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy (OIDP), led by its Director, Kaye Hayes, MPA, is creating a nationally coordinated, community-driven initiative to improve the lives and well-being of Black women of both cis and trans experience in America and further explore ending the scourge of the HIV epidemic among the community. HIV.gov spoke with the initiative’s co-leads to better understand its impetus and to discuss a recent community meeting in Houston, Texas to enhance the collective ability to address Black women’s unique needs in the HIV response. . .
Notifying the Health Department of HIV Positive Pregnant Women
It is necessary for Miami-Dade County Health Department to be notified as soon as a pregnant woman’s HIV status is determined in order to ensure and help facilitate the coordination of her care. It is understood that your facility may be able to provide care to HIV infected women during pregnancy. However, it is the suggestion of the Department of Health and Miami-Dade County Health Department that all pregnant women in Miami-Dade County that are diagnosed with HIV receive specialized care through the UM PRIMM clinic (Perinatal Immunology) located at 1490 NW 10 Street, Miami, FL. There is also a suggestion for the HIV positive pregnant woman to receive TOPWA services (Targeted Outreach for Pregnant Women Act) through Borinquen Health Care.
Click here for details on Notifying the Health Department of HIV Positive Pregnant Women
Click here for the High Risk Pregnancy Notification Form
Click here* for the FDOH TOPWA webpage
Click here* for AIDSinfo Updated Fact Sheet: Preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV
Infant Feeding and HIV Survey 2024 - The Well Project
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!
Women Like Us – Aging Positively (The Well Project)
Women Like Us – Aging Positively focuses on increasing overall health and wellness among women aging with HIV by increasing social connectedness and access to relevant health information. This program aims to expand access to health information that centers the needs of women aging with HIV, improve patient-provider interactions and relationships, and decrease isolation. It also works to provide opportunities for women to connect with each other through The Well Project’s network, build health literacy, and expand leadership and capacity building among women aging with HIV. Follow on Facebook*
HIV: Protecting the Health of All Women (HIV.gov)
Though we have made tremendous progress in protecting the health of women and girls from HIV, they are still significantly impacted and continue to face challenges and barriers in accessing care, and disparities in outcomes . . .
CDC’s #ShesWell Initiative Aims to Increase PrEP Awareness among Women and Their Healthcare Providers
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. The #ShesWell initiative initially launched in June 2021 in four Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE)* jurisdictions: Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL; Orlando, FL; Fort Worth, TX; and Columbus, OH.
Families
Domestic Violence Prevention Hotline: 800-799-7233 or 800-787-3224 (TTY)
Violence Prevention: Violence is an urgent public health problem. From infants to the elderly, it affects people in all stages of life and can lead to a lifetime of physical, emotional, and economic problems. CDC is committed to preventing violence so that everyone can be safe and healthy.
Abuse Hotline (DCF)
The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day and 7 days a week of known or suspected child abuse, neglect, or abandonment and reports of known or suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult. If you suspect or know of a child or adult that is in immediate danger, call 911
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Find benefits and services in the state of Florida for children, families, seniors and people with disabilities.
FEMA Resources for Helping Children Cope After a Disaster
Students
Scale It Up (SIU) Florida - A youth-focused, community-based research consortium focused on promoting health equity among underserved youth populations in Florida
- Peer Navigation to Stable Housing and Other Support Services*
- Scale It Up Florida – Ethical Issues in Engaging Lost to Follow Up Youth In HIV Care and Research This Florida State University study aims to understand the perceptions of cultural and ethical issues in keeping youth in HIV care and engaging them in HIV research. This is an ongoing study and we are still seeking professional stakeholder participants.
Contact siu-fl@med.fsu.edu for more information.
Raising Awareness about HIV in College and Supporting College Students with HIV
Featuring; Statistics about young people in the US, who are living with HIV and AIDS; HIV College Students’ Challenges and Rights; Scholarships and grants for students with HIV and AIDS; List of HIV Resources, Organizations & Advocacy Groups; and more.
Miami-Dade County CAHSD Head Start/Early Head Start Program
All Head Start / Early Head Start centers are open and providing in-person and virtual services to meet the needs of individual families.
- Head Start and Early Head Start services are provided at no cost to families who qualify.
- Early Head Start serves children from birth until they are 3 years old, as well as expectant mothers.
- Head Start serves children who are 3 to 4 years old by September 1, or no older than 5 years old after September 1.
- Head Start services are for families living in Miami-Dade County only.
Human Trafficking
National Human Trafficking Hotline
National Human Trafficking Hotline Website*
- Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
- Find local services and providers: Find Local Services | National Human Trafficking Hotline*
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911.
Human trafficking is a situation in which an individual is compelled to work or engage in commercial sex through the use of force, fraud or coercion. If the individual is under the age of 18 and engaging in commercial sex they are experiencing trafficking regardless of whether force, fraud, or coercion is also taking place.
If you believe you may have information about a trafficking situation:
- Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline toll-free hotline at 1-888-373-7888: Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocates are available 24/7 to take reports of potential human trafficking.
- Text the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 233733. Message and data rates may apply.
- Chat the National Human Trafficking Hotline via humantraffickinghotline.org/chat*.
- Submit a tip online through the anonymous online reporting form below. However, please note that if the situation is urgent or occurred within the last 24 hours we would encourage you to call, text or chat.
- Interpreters are available via phone call only.
Newsletter and AIDSNET.org Submissions
The Partnership’s Community Newsletter, News and Information for the HIV/AIDS Community of Miami-Dade County, is an email newsletter sent to more than 1,500 community members.
Important – Please Read!
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★ Items will be included in the Community Newsletter until the end date, if indicated, or as space allows. Items may remain on AIDSNET for longer, as appropriate.
★ Persons who submit items for Community Newsletter will be added to our listserv.
★ Send all contributions and questions to mdcpartnership@behavioralscience.com.
What You Can Submit to the Newsletter and AIDSNET.org
You are invited to submit contributions relevant to the HIV/AIDS and Ryan White Program Community in any of these categories:
- Community Events
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