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Your Team
Your Team

[+] YOU’RE
NOT ALONE

There are a lot of people and places to turn to for HIV support. When
you have HIV, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone.

20%

of people in one global survey stated that they have feelings of isolation because they have HIV.
But you don’t have to feel that way.

Source: Positive Perspectives Study, 2017.

YOUR TEAM

When you reach out for support, you can find people who want to help. Here’s a list of people you can turn to when building your support team:

Healthcare providers:

  • doctors
  • nurses
  • pharmacists
  • physician assistants
  • nurse practitioners
  • psychologists

Staff members and peer counselors at ASOs

Support and community groups

Family and friends closest to you

 

ASO=AIDS Service Organization.

Reaching Out

For Support

Reaching Out for Support Video

YOUR TEAM
INCLUDES YOU

You can be your own powerful source of support. Stay positive. Get the facts. Learn more about HIV treatment.

BE YOUR OWN ADVOCATE

I HAVE THE RIGHT to good care from healthcare providers who specialize in helping people with HIV.

I HAVE THE RIGHT to ask about financial assistance to help pay for HIV treatment.

I HAVE THE RIGHT to change healthcare providers or ASO Professionals.

I HAVE THE RIGHT to not be discriminated against. There are laws to protect people with HIV from losing jobs or apartments, or being turned down for healthcare because of their positive status.

Be your own hero

BE YOUR OWN HERO

You’ve gone through a lot and learned a lot along the way. Help other people with HIV by sharing what you know. You can give them support and feel proud of the fact that you’re helping them live a positive life.

BE YOUR OWN HIV EXPERT

GET THE FACTS about HIV so you know how it affects your body and what you need to do to keep it in control. You can start learning more about HIV.

GIVE FACTS ABOUT YOU to your healthcare providers so they can give you the advice that’s right for you. Don’t be embarrassed. Be open and honest. All they care about is keeping you healthy.

LET YOUR TEAM KNOW:

  • How you’re feeling physically and emotionally
  • What medications you’re taking—prescription and nonprescription, as well as vitamins and herbal supplements
  • What your CD4+ T-cell count and viral load numbers have been
  • If you’re on treatment and experiencing any side effects
  • If you’re on treatment and skipping doses
  • If you drink and/or take recreational drugs
  • If you’re getting the support and help you need

ASOs

Find HIV resources in your area.

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