IL HIV/AIDS & STD HOTLINE

Need support? Advice?

The IL HIV/AIDS & STD Hotline is a free anonymous hotline created to aid in Getting to Zero initiative by providing sexual health support from friendly and professionally trained staff.

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Questions about HIV and STDS?

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Our diverse team of health educators can provide support and find specialty care, HIV providers, behavioral health support, LGBTQIA+ supportive care, low-cost/free HIV and STD testing sites, PrEP and PEP locations and assistance, and a wide range of referrals to services! 

This hotline is available in English and Spanish and open to anyone regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender or sexuality.  

The State of Illinois HIV/AIDS & STD Hotline is funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Health Educators are not medical professionals and speaking with a licensed medical provider is always encouraged. 


Administered by Center on Halsted

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

SERVICES

  • Locate low-cost or free HIV/STD testing sites in your area 
  • HIV/STD treatment centers in your area 
  • Limited emotional support and advice from trained health educators 
  • Mental health resources and referrals  
  • Finding MPOX Vaccine locations 
  • IDPH contact information  
  • Provider resources and assistance (where to find HIV treatment guides, STD/HIV reporting help, etc.)  
  • Referrals to trusted resources for accurate, evidence-based HIV/STD information 
  • Find LGBTQIA+ supportive care
  • Connect to PrEP and PEP locations, financial assistance, and medication guidance