HIV services in LOUISIANA

HIV Services
---HAART/CDAP Program
For case management or medical services, medications and transportation assistance, along with toiletries bag, a wal-mart gift card in the amount of $25 (several if needed for additional family members) and fast-food coupons for quick immediate meals: (225) 927-1269 or a toll free number of (888) 647-1269;

For emergencies only : (225) 276-8661, (225) 266-1046 or (225) 266-1030

Additional numbers are:
Family Service (225) 927-9810
Volunteers of America (225) 922-3900
Metro Health Education (225) 338-9333

Statewide HIV hotline: 1-800-99AIDS9 (1-800-992-4379).
(1-800-992-4379).

Medication:
Avita is planning to open at their old location on Monday the 19th. For more information, call 800-299-0547.

General Services

Medicaid

Applications are available at Medicaid offices, on the Medicaid Web site, www.medicaid.dhh.louisiana.gov or by calling the Medicaid General Hotline, 1-888-342-6207.

Health Department Offers Tips for Home Mold Removal:
http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/news.asp?ID=145&Detail=715



Housing:
---Operation Share Your Home (Help to match up people who need temporary housing with those who can offer the space.)
12232 Industriplex Blvd. Suite 1
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: 888-827-2525 or 225-765-4568
http://www.shareyourhome.org/

---Hurricane Housing: http://www.hurricanehousing.org/

---The Times Picayune online: http://www.nola.com/