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National Association of People With A.I.D.S.
National. Founded 1986. Network of persons with AIDS. Sharing of
information and collective voice for health, social and political
concerns. Phone, mail and electronics network, speakers' bureau,
quarterly newsletter and free publications.
Write: National Association of People With A.I.D.S.
8401 Colesville Rd., Ste. 750 Silver Spring, MD 20910
Voice: 240-247-0880 Fax: 240-247-0574
Website: http://www.napwa.org
E-mail: info@napwa.org
Verified: 10/14/2008
One Day At A Time
Model. 10 affiliated groups in Pennsylvania. Founded 1987. Helps
people with HIV infection become aware of and make use of services
provided. To encourage self-empowerment by providing a source of
support given by other HIV+ people. Also provides drug and alcohol
addiction and homeless shelter services, community outreach,
prevention and education. Newsletter and group development
assistance.
Write: One Day At A Time
2532 N. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19132
Voice: 215-221-1033 Fax: 215-226-7869
Website: http://www.odaat.us
E-mail: info@odaat.us
Verified: 10/14/2008
PKIDs (Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases)
National network. Founded 1996. Provides informational and
educational support for parents of children with chronic viral
infectious diseases, with an emphasis on Hepatitis B and C.
Opportunity for parents, children and teens to share information and
experiences. Publications, advocacy and phone support. Online e-mail
list, support group and other resources.
Write: PKIDs
P.O. Box 5666 Vancouver, WA 98668
Voice: 1-877-557-5437 Fax: 360-695-6941
Website: http://www.pkids.org
E-mail: pkids@pkids.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
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