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TEXAS ADAP HIV MEDICATION PROGRAM; HIV Services in Ga, La, Miss, Tx
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HURRICANE KATRINA HIV MEDS RELIEF ASSISTANCE FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOADING
http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/hivstd/meds/
The Texas Department of Health's Texas HIV Medication Program (THMP) is the official AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) for the State of Texas. The THMP has been in existence since 1987 and provides medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of illnesses caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other opportunistic infections in HIV-infected individuals as prescribed by their doctor. The THMP currently supplies 40 different medications in more than 90 strengths and formulations and is operated through a network of participating pharmacies, local health departments and public health clinics. The THMP also purchases and distributes medications for the treatment of other STDs through regional and local public health departments.
TEXAS
The Montrose Clinic
Attn. Sonna Alton
PO Box 66308
Houston, TX 77266
The Montrose Clinic is working with evacuees in Houston to provide rapid HIV testing (to quickly determine eligibility for programs) as well as housing and other essential services, particularly for the LGBT population facing harassment in shelters.
The clinic has set up an evacuee emergency hotline at 713.830.3047.
You can donate on-line to the Montrose Clinic at http://www.montroseclinic.org
Or send a check to the above address, payable to: Montrose Clinic
Medscape.com List of Resources for HIV and Katrina Relief: list of organizations and governmental agencies with links to websites
http://www.medscape.com/pages/editorial/public/alertcenters/katrina
Georgia: "Hurricane Katrina: Agencies to Help Evacuees"
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In Georgia, residents displaced from states hit by Hurricane Katrina should telephone 1-866-752-3442 for all health care needs, including for HIV/AIDS. The Katrina Medical Resource Center Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day.
AID Atlanta
Thousands of HIV-positive Hurricane Katrina evacuees have called AID Atlanta's hotline seeking housing and medicine, said Executive Director Kim Anderson. About 15-20 people have made it in person to the agency, and more are on the way, she said. "We've gone to a number of shelters here and passed out flyers letting people know what we offer and help to get enrolled in our program," said Anderson. "We are doing everything we do with existing clients - case management, medicine, housing." AID Atlanta is working in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Human Resources and the state AIDS Drug Assistance Program, said Anderson. "We've set aside some of our emergency assistance funding for the evacuees and still helping those already in our community."
LOUISIANA
HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region Two, Inc (HAART)
Tim Young, Executive Director
4550 North Blvd., #250
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
225.927.1269
888.647.1269
All monies collected by this regional organization will go straight to the HIV+ victims of the hurricane. Indicate along with your donation if there's a particular area-such as housing or medical supplies-that you want your money supporting. Make checks payable to: HAART. And mark them: Katrina Fund
Acadiana C.A.R.E.S.
Claude Martin, Executive Director
PO Box 3865
Lafayette, LA 70502
Donations to this ASO help provide food, medication, housing, and other services for HIV positive evacuees and go to coordinating services in the long run. Make checks payable to: Acadiana C.A.R.E.S.
MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi State Department of Health, STD/HIV Bureau
Craig Thompson, AIDS Director
PO BOX 1700
Jackson, MS 39215
601.576.1700
Make checks payable to: HIV/AIDS Fund
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