Health Care/Medical Neglect

Hepatitis Prison Coalition

Provides hepatitis and blood borne infection classes in all WA state prisons. Links prisoners with medical care upon release. Their newsletter, HEP News, is free to prisoners subject to available funding.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

Seeks equitable services for people with severe mental illnesses. Promotes treatment alternatives to criminalization of people with severe brain disorders.

Latino Commission on AIDS

Provides education and training for treatment for all those in need with the HIV virus. Offers written information and resources in Spanish.

Harm Reduction Coalition

A national advocacy and capacity-building organization promoting the dignity of individuals impacted by drug use. Publishes brochures, manuals, has publications in Spanish. Provides overdose education to jails in CA.

 

Center for Disease Control's National Prevention Information Network

Provides info, publications, and technical assistance on HIV/AIDS, STDs, and TB M-F 9am-6pm (Eastern time.) Se habla espanol. General medical info hotline on ALL medical questions is 1-800-CDC-INFO.

AmfAR AIDS Research

Conducts AIDS research and provides written information in English and Spanish.

AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania

Provides legal services for prisoners in PA with HIV / AIDS. Se habla espanol.

AIDS in Prison Project

Brochures for HIV-positive people. Info hotline in English and Spanish. Also provides transitional housing with case management for recently released and ex-prisoners. Family Resource Center hotline at (800) 344-3314.

AIDS Educational Project

Provides educational materials and legal information about AIDS in prison. Offers class action and litigation for prisoners. Free packet of info to prisoners in English and Spanish and "AIDS and Prison Bibliography" for $10.

Infectious Diseases in Corrections Report

Research and publications on managing infectious diseases in corrections environments.

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