HIV/AIDS

The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County has been the Lead Agency for HIV/AIDS Services since 2012. This means DOH contracts community-based organizations to provide care and services for clients with HIV and AIDS. The Lead Agency funds over (8) organizations to provide Ryan white core and support services. These services include but are not limited to eligibility services (non-medical case management), medical case management, HIV medical visits and associated lab (outpatient ambulatory health services), medical nutrition, mental health services, AIDS pharmaceutical (medication) assistance, emergency financial assistance, and more. Click the Patient care link below for more information.

Our Health Department also offers access to ADAP medications and referrals to access Ryan White pharmaceuticals.

• Patient Care
• The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)
• How To Report HIV/AIDS and HIV Perinatal Exposed Babies
• HIV/AIDS Surveillance
• Jail Linkage Project
• HIV/AIDS Prevention

Our goal is to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and to provide access to treatment and resources to those who are infected and affected by the epidemic. Our main objectives include the four pillars of EHE:

• Diagnose individuals with HIV as soon as possible by increasing the amount of testing within Pinellas County.
•  Treat individuals who are HIV positive as soon as possible and ensure they maintain their care routine.
•  Prevent new HIV infections through education and increased access to PrEP, nPEP, and syringe exchange programs.
• Respond to HIV networks with the resources and services needed to deploy treatment and prevention in a timely manner.