List of HIV-related resources:
Massachusetts

October 2007

State AIDS Hotline—Massachusetts
Tel: 800-235-2331 (within MA)
617-536-7733 (outside MA)

Massachusetts Department of Public Health
250 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108-4619
Tel: 617-624-5300
Web: www.mass.gov/dph/dphhome.htm or www.mass.gov/dph/aids/hivaids.htm (HIV-specific)
Services: Offers ADAP, primary care, referrals, support services, information and resource guides.

AIDS Action Committee
294 Washington Street, 5th floor
Boston, MA 02108
Tel: 617-437-6200, 617-437-1394 (TTY), or 800-235-2331 (hotline)
Web: www.aac.org
Eml: access@aac.org (client services), policy@aac.org (public policy), or nmp@aac.org (education)
Services: Strives to "provide support services for people living with AIDS and HIV; to educate the public and health professionals about HIV transmission, treatment and prevention; and to advocate for fair and effective AIDS policy at the city, state and federal levels."

AIDS Housing Programs—AIDS Housing Corporation
29 Stanhope Street
Boston, MA 02116
Tel: 617-927-0088
Web: www.ahc.org
Eml: mgirard@ahc.org
Services: Listing of housing programs statewide for people with HIV/AIDS.

AIDS Project Worcester
85 Green Street, Worcester, MA 01604 (Worcester);
39 Elm Street, Southbridge, MA 01550; (South County); or
14 Monument Square, Suite 101D, Leominster, MA 01453 (North County)
Tel: 508-755-3773 (Worcester Office); 508-765-2670 (South County); or 978-466-6868 (North County)
Web: www.aidsprojectworcester.org
Services: Provides testing and counseling, prevention and education, care management, support and buddy programs, nutrition and food services, mental wellness care and other services.

AIDS Resources of South Central Massachusetts—
Social Services Department
38 Oak Street
Southbridge, MA 01550
Tel: 508-765-9771 x2570
Web: www.harringtonhospital.org/services/social_service.htm
Services: Resources, social workers, case management and referrals.

AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod
96 Bradford Street, Provincetown, MA 02657; or
310 Barnestable Rd, Suite 101, Hyannis, MA 02610
Tel: 800-905-1170 (toll-free) or 508-487-9445 (Provincetown);
866-990-2437 (toll-free) or 508-778-1954 (Hyannis)
Web: www.asgcc.org
Eml: info@asgcc.org
Services: Offers social services case management, primary medical care referrals, Ryan White sponsored programs: childcare, massage therapy, acupuncture, legal services referrals, consumer advocacy, emergency financial assistance program, interagency nationwide referrals, facilitated support groups for PLWHA, referrals to individual and couples mental health counseling transportation assistance, prescription pick-ups, food assistance, prevention and educations programs, condom availability, needle exchange program, speakers bureau, continuing education on HIV/AIDS issues, testing and supported living in communal housing.

Boston Living Center
29 Stanhope Street
Boston, MA 02116
Tel: 617-236-1012 (English/Spanish) or 617-267-7059 (TTY)
Web: www.bostonlivingcenter.org
Services: Nonprofit organization offers counseling, education, mental health services, clinical trials information, social activities, outreach, food assistance, career, fitness and legal consultations and other services for persons living with HIV.

Community Research Initiative of New England
23 Miner Street, Boston, MA 02215-3318; or
780 Chestnut Street, Suite 30, Springfield, MA 01107
Tel: 617-778-5454 (Boston), 888-253-2712 (toll-free), 617-778-5460 (TTY), 800-228-2714 (HDAP), 413-734-2264 (Springfield), or 888-469-6577 (toll-free)
Web: www.crine.org
Eml: ematisoff@crine.org
Services: Nonprofit, community-based organization offers clinical trials and drug access (ADAP).

Encounters
Tel: 617-450-1499
Services: Boston-based social club for gay and bisexual HIV-positive men.

Harbor Health Services
250 Mount Vernon Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
Tel: (617) 288-1140
Web: http://harborhealthhiv.org
Services: Offers free anonymous HIV counseling and testing using the Orasure rapid test and traditional blood tests; comprehensive case management and primary care; and on-site testing at programs and treatment centers in an around the Boston area.

Project Care
PO Box 2097
850 Pleasant Street, Suite 3, Melvilletowers
New Bedford, MA 02740
Tel: 508-990-8280
Services: Testing, support, transportation assistance, food assistance, buddy program and education. Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Quincy South Shore AIDS Cares
Quincy Medical Center
114 Whitwell Street, Fourth Floor
Quincy, MA 02169
Tel: 617-376-2038
Fax: 617-376-2041
Web: www.qssac.org
Eml: Mfitzwilliam@quincymc.org
Services: QSSAC provides free individual case management services to people with HIV/AIDS who live in Quincy, Braintree, Canton, Cohasset, Hingham, Hull, Milton, Norwell, Scituate, Sharon and Weymouth. Provides assistance with food, transportation and housing; completing paperwork; and finding social services referrals. In English; translators available on request.

Resource Directory of HIV/AIDS Services in the South Shore
John F. Kennedy Center
1585 Hancock Street (lower level)
Quincy, MA 02169
Tel: 617-376-1270
Web: www.ci.quincy.ma.us/healthdept.asp
Eml: qphnurse@ci.quincy.ma.us
Services: Referrals.

Search For A Cure
34 Edgerly Road, #1
Boston, MA 02115
Tel: 617-536-2474
Web: www.searchforacure.org
Eml: hope@sfac.org
Services: Boston-based nonprofit organization whose mission is "to provide education, promote access & advocate the basic human right to safe and effective treatment for all people living with AIDS."