Living With HIV

NOTE: The provided resources are current as of November 25^th, 2025. The availability of these resources may change over time.

What kinds of resources are available for people with HIV?

Resources for people with HIV include information, services, and referrals. These are available for people with HIV and those who may be at an increased risk of getting HIV.

Some organizations can also provide eligible people with resources to access HIV medicines, housing, or other services that may reduce the risk of HIV transmission.

The following resources provide information, services, and guidance to support HIV prevention, treatment, and ongoing care:

• General HIVinformation
  • HIVinfo Fact Sheets
  • MedlinePlus – HIV
  • U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) – HIV
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) – HIV
• HIV prevention, referral, testing, and treatment information
  • HIV.gov
  • State Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)/Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Assistance Programs
  • Health Resources and Services Administration Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP)
  • U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – PrEP
• Professional HIV care resources
  • HHS Clinical Guidelines for HIV and Opportunistic Infection Treatment
  • HIV Nexus: CDC Resources for Clinicians
  • U.S. Preventive Services Task Force PrEP recommendation
  • HIV Hotlines and Warm Lines
  • Veteran’s Affairs HIV Resources for Health Care Providers

As shown above, many federal and state agencies offer support to people with HIV. However, the most notable federal support program for people with HIV is RWHAP.

RWHAP provides outlets for medical care, medications, and essential support services to people with HIV who are uninsured or underinsured. As a result, RWHAP helps people with HIV continue care, take medicines consistently, and stay healthy, even if they cannot pay for treatment out of pocket.

Are there specialized federal support programs for people with HIV?

Specialized programs can help some people with HIV. For example, HIV can be linked to challenges related to substance use, mental health, or homelessness. These programs give support to people with HIV who have those needs. Examples include:

• Housing: Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Program
• Food & nutrition: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Substance use or mental health: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – Find Help & Support

Although the programs above may not apply to everyone with HIV, they may be helpful for some.

Where can people with HIV find non-government resources and services?

Many non-government organizations offer assistance to people with HIV. For example, AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs) are known as one of the top resources for people with HIV to get affordable HIV medicines. Other organizations that offer support for people with HIV include—

• For resources and services: AIDS Healthcare Foundation
• For women with HIV: The Well Project
• For Black people with HIV: Black AIDS Institute
• For community support: Housing Works Community Healthcare

These organizations can provide medical care, housing, mental health support, education, and protect the rights of people with HIV, depending on location and eligibility.

Some programs like MISTR and Nurx may offer free pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for people who have a partner with HIV. In addition, programs like Q Care Plus may provide PrEP using telehealth visits to help with patient privacy.

Does my state offer HIV support programs or services?

Each state offers resources to help people better prevent or manage HIV. However, the availability of resources varies by state. For example, some states offer housing support, medication assistance programs, and syringe service programs that are not available in other states.

The list below includes a webpage about HIV from each state health department to help explore the resources that may be available.

1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California
6. Colorado
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida
10. Georgia
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
13. Illinois
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana
19. Maine
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
26. Montana
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire
30. New Jersey
31. New Mexico
32. New York
33. North Carolina
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon
38. Pennsylvania
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee
43. Texas
44. Utah
45. Vermont
46. Virginia
47. Washington
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming

This fact sheet is based on information from the following sources:

From CDC:

• State HIV Prevention Profiles