Links
HIV/AIDS links
www.thebody.com The Complete HIV/AIDS Resource with over 550 topic areas
Texas Department of State Health Services HIV/STD Program The Texas DSHS HIV/STD Program has the duty to identify, report, prevent, and control HIV, AIDS, and STDs in the State of Texas. The Program is dedicated to preventing the spread of HIV and other STDs while minimizing complications and costs.
www.NeedyMeds.org Find help with the cost of medicine
Black Americans and HIV/AIDSThis updated fact sheet highlights the epidemic's impact on Black Americans, providing current data and trends over time.
African American women and HIV African American women are nearly 20 times more likely to acquire the deadly virus than white women. But just what is being done to combat this alarming phenomenon? And what caused it to occur in the first place?
www.blackaids.org The Black AIDS Institute is the first Black HIV/AIDS policy center dedicated to reducing HIV/AIDS health disparities by mobilizing Black institutions and individuals in efforts to confront the epidemic in their communities.
www.pedaids.org The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation seeks to prevent pediatric HIV infection and to eradicate pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs.
www.amfAR.org American Foundation for AIDS Research
Guardianship links
Adult Guardianship Excellent source for articles pertaining to adult guardianship
www.helpmelaw.org Comprehensive guide to guardianships and conservatorships for elderly and disabled family members.
Other Public Health Links
- United Way of Denton County
- United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
United Way of Hunt County Contact information for the United Way of Hunt County
Denton County MHMR provides services to individuals with behavior health needs in Denton County
Collin County MHMR Contact information for Collin County MHMR Services
Denton County Freinds of the Family Services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The programs at DCFOF strive to provide crisis intervention, safety, and support services to those who have been impacted by domestic violence or sexual assault and to contribute to community awareness, education, and prevention of problems related to these issues. DCFOF works with victims and perpetrators in an effort to reduce the number of crisis situations by building strong family units and thus a stronger community.
WIC WIC is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy.
Angel Food Ministries Everyone qualifies for this wonderful program! Large amounts of quality food at reduced rates
CITY House CITY House provides crisis intervention and counseling services to children and youth in crisis and their families.
The Turning Point Rape Crisis Center of Collin County
Hope, Inc. The purpose of HOPE, Inc. shall be to assist those in the Denton area who are homeless or potentially homeless, and who have the desire and ability to help themselves, towards establishing and maintaining self-reliance.
Interfaith Ministries of Denton, Inc. Interfaith Ministries is a joint civic-ecumenical agency that combines the efforts of local businesses, civic organizations and faith-based organizations to offer aid and compassion to individuals and families of Northern Denton County suffering from emergencies and financial setbacks.
Christian Community Action In the spirit of Jesus Christ, Christian Community Action ministers to the poor by providing comprehensive services that alleviate suffering, bring hope and change lives.
Scarleteen Sex education for the real world. Everything a teen or young adult would wonder about sex.
