Health Care/Medical Neglect

Litigates and monitors class action law suits regarding medical care, mental health care, and disabled access for prisoners in CA only. Also distributes self-help legal material on a number of topics. Write with your concerns.

Responds to the AIDS crisis in the US, in particular the severe and disproportionate epidemic among Black Americans. Publishes newsletters and information.

Offering info on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and research.

Provides information and educational support for women and families infected and affected by HIV and AIDS. Some spanish resources available.

HIV/AIDS publication, "Positively Aware" is a national magazine covering HIV/AIDS treatment, research, news, and profiles of people living with HIV. One issue focuses on HIV and the prison system every few years. Does not offer penpal or dating services. Free to those living with HIV and all prisoners; $30/yr for HIV-negative people on the outside.

Publishes monthly patient newsletter. Fact sheets on Hep C available for free download in five languages.

HIV/AIDS hotline at 800- 367-AIDS for CA prisoners only. Publishes "BETA," available in Spanish and English.

Provides HIV and AIDS hotline at 800-822- 7422 and publications on HIV/AIDS. Se habla espanol.

NPHA helps to develop and implement hospices and better end-of-life care for terminally ill prisoners and their families. Also publishes a newsletter.

Develops leadership in communities of color to address the challenges of HIV/AIDS. Has a free online resource library. Helps community and faith-based organizations, correctional facilities and health departments evaluate, improve and implement effective discharge planning for HIV positive prisoners and former prisoners.