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HIV-AIDS Bureau

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Welcome to the website for the HIV-AIDS Bureau. We have designed the site to make it easier for you to find information from the Bureau. Please take this opportunity to update your bookmarks and favorites as most have changed. The URL address for the Bureau's home page is www.mass.gov/dph/aids.

New Clinical Advisory Update About Routine Counseling & Testing of Pregnant Women

• New Clinical Advisory Update About Routine Counseling & Testing of Pregnant Women (PDF) | Word

New HIV Testing Campaign

• HIV Testing Campaign Flyer (PDF) | Word (8.24 MB)

• Letter Describing New Ad Campaign (PDF) | Word

New AIDS/HIV Report

• An Added Burden: The Impact of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic on Communities of Color in Massachusetts (PDF) | Word

HIV/AIDS Topics

• Reporting

• Educational Materials

• Services and Resources Guide

• HIV Counseling, Testing, and Referral Sites & Information

• Consumer and Advisory Groups

• Epidemiologic Profiles and Research Reports

Quick Links

• Provider Training Calendar

• HIV Resource Guide

• An Epidemiologic Profile FY 2008

• Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

• Service Coordination Collaboratives (SCC)

• Proper Use and Disposal of Needles and Syringes (PDF) | Word

About Us

In 1983, Governor Dukakis convened the Massachusetts Task Force on AIDS, chaired by then DPH Commissioner Bailus Walker. Composed of leading clinicians, researchers, epidemiologists and community advocates, the Task Force met monthly to develop, guide and plan for the Commonwealth's multi-faceted response to the epidemic. The AIDS crisis created a new era in public health, compelling MDPH to strengthen its partnerships with providers, consumers and advocates. In 1985, the HIV/AIDS Bureau was established. AIDS planning and support was originally provided through the Health Resource Office.

From the beginning, the MDPH, HIV/AIDS Bureau has provided a variety of services throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Currently services range from prevention and education to HIV antibody counseling and testing, client services, health and support services. Through partnerships with community-based agencies, that emphasize commitment to the importance of multicultural health, the Bureau is able to maximize the public's access to services that significantly improve the quality of life for people with HIV and AIDS, and their families.

Our programs and our dedicated employees strive to promote full access to services for persons most at risk for HIV infection, and those living with HIV/AIDS. In order to accomplish this mission, the Bureau operates three programmatic units, two support units, and supports numerous collaborative partnerships.

Bureau Collaborations

• Massachusetts Statewide Consumer Advisory Board

• Massachusetts HIV Prevention Planning Group

• Massachusetts Association of HIV Title II Care Consortia (MATTHCC)

• Title I Ryan White Planning Council

• Statewide and national HIV policy and advocacy groups, including Massachusetts AIDS Policy Task Force, Project ABLE, NASTAD (National Association of State and Territorial AIDS Directors)

Contact Information

HIV/AIDS Bureau
250 Washington Street
3rd Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02108
Phone: (617) 624-5300
Toll free: (800) 443-2437
Director: Kevin Cranston, MDiv

AIDS Action Committee HIV/AIDS Hotline

Phone: (800) 235-2331
TTD/TTY: (617) 437-1672

This site contains HIV or STD prevention messages that may not be appropriate for all audiences. Since HIV and other STDs are spread primarily through sexual practices or by sharing needles, prevention messages and programs may address these topics. If you are not seeking such information or may be offended by such material, please exit this website.

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This information is provided by the HIV/AIDS Bureau within the Department of Public Health.