HIV/AIDS ORGANIZATIONS
1) AIDS PROJECT OF SOUTHERN VERMONT
P.O. Box 4264
359 Main St.
Bennington, VT
802-447-8007
Contact: Rose Rahilly, Program Associate , [email protected]
The AIDS Project of Southern Vermont provides (1) direct services (food supplements, testing) to those whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS and (2) education about HIV/AIDs to help prevent its spread and to promote understanding within the community. Volunteers/interns welcome; minimum of 3 hours of training required.
2) BENNINGTON AREA AIDS PROJECT
P.O. Box 1066
802-442-4481
Bennington, VT 05201
1-800-845-2437
(Fax) 1-802-442-4484
NATIONAL AIDS HOTLINE 1-800-342-2437
Hours: Every Evening, 7 – 10 p.m. (to reach a specialist)
Information and referral in all areas dealing with HIV/AIDS, errand service, buddy program, hospital equipment, transportation, subsidized housing for persons with AIDS on SSI, home care, financial support and local support groups for persons with AIDS and their families and friends. (2003 Berkshire United Way listing)
3) BERKSHIRE AIDS COALITION
c/o American Red Cross
413-442-1506
480 West Street
1-800-332-2030
P.O. Box 644
Pittsfield, MA 01202
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Educational outreach, advocacy and emergency funds for persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS and their family members. (2003 Berkshire United Way listing)
4) NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER
510 North Street
413-447-2351
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Located in the complex at 510 North Street in Pittsfield, the Neighborhood Health Center provides primary care, educational, preventative, health promotion, counseling, and treatment services to families and individuals from age 14 years and older. Services include adult and adolescent medicine, STD and HIV testing, HIV support group and counseling. Patients are seen by appointment only. Most forms of insurance are accepted, and for those without health insurance, payment plans are available. (2003 Berkshire United Way listing)
5) STATE CLINICS
510 North Street Suite 18
413-447-2654
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Hours: Varied; please call for information.
State run health program which provides information/referral and educational outreach. Special clinics: sexually transmitted disease testing (by appointment Monday-Thursday); tuberculosis clinic (by appointment second Thursday of each month); and anonymous HIV testing (walk-in service available Tuesday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and testing available other times by appointment.)
6) TAPESTRY HEALTH SYSTEMS
100 Wendell Avenue Suite 1
413-443-2844
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
85 Main Street, Suite 328
413-663-8846
North Adams, MA 01247 (Part-time site; call for hours.)
321 Main Street
413-528-4238
Great Barrington, MA 01230 (Part-time site; call for hours.)
Clinics: Tuesday in Pittsfield, Wednesday in Great Barrington, Thursday in North Adams Information, referral and education on services available relating to sexual health and family education. Pregnancy testing and counseling relating to gynecological care, pregnancy, birth control options, sexually transmitted disease testing including HIV, and annual routine gynecological testing. Referral for adoption, prenatal care and abortion. Men and women of all ages are eligible. (2003 Berkshire United Way listing)